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Three pigs who aren't eating

GailM said:
He's been out of the igloo the last twice I've been in, so I'm a bit happier with the situation now.
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That’s great, just give him and yourself time you have all been through an ordeal and are grieving. Sending hugs :hug:
 
GailM said:
I'm trying not to cry. If I cry too much I won't be able to see the numbers on the syringes. I'm using reading glasses and a magnifying glass as it is for James's medication. I can read Coco's (parrot) without the magnifying glass. I'm about to lose my dog. I don't know whether it's days or weeks. Maybe a bit longer. He's ten and I've had him since he was a puppy. A lot of my tears now are for him.
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I'm so sorry you've had such a nightmare recently, really hope your doggy can improve. It's so hard when everything comes at once but hopefully you're over the worst of it now and things can start getting better. It's great that James is improving x
 
Thank you to everyone for the support and hugs. James has now finished all his medication and is eating well. I've lowered the amount of kale I was giving him as I think he preferred it to his pellets and hay. My dog had an emergency echo and x-ray yesterday. He was wrongly diagnosed last July with congestive heart failure. I found out yesterday there's nothing wrong with his heart, but he does have chronic bronchitis. This means his prognosis has totally changed. I was expecting to lose him in the next month or two. This will not happen now.
 
:yahoo:Aw, that’s such good news for you and your doggy, chronic bronchitis is not nice but easier to keep controlled with meds I would think x

:yahoo: And well done James, so glad he has recovered well x
 
GailM said:
Thank you to everyone for the support and hugs. James has now finished all his medication and is eating well. I've lowered the amount of kale I was giving him as I think he preferred it to his pellets and hay. My dog had an emergency echo and x-ray yesterday. He was wrongly diagnosed last July with congestive heart failure. I found out yesterday there's nothing wrong with his heart, but he does have chronic bronchitis. This means his prognosis has totally changed. I was expecting to lose him in the next month or two. This will not happen now.
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How lovely 😊 both James and your doggy doing well. What an end to an awful week ❤️
 
I'm still in shock regarding Joe's diagnosis. I'm so glad I moved vets. I may have mentioned previously that the previous vet tried to force me to put Joe down (and even made the appointment!) In other words, he was in distress, his heart was enlarged and he would never walk again. They had the wrong diagnosis and he's been walking for months. Once he has his inhaler, he should be able to do more at hydrotherapy, which in turn should strengthen his legs. CHF was a death sentence for him. I thought I was watching him die slowly. I've been watching out for all the signs of deterioration for the last eight months....I should have the full results from Marcus's post mortem next week. I might then have a better understanding of what happened. I asked Valeria to repeat what she had said previously regarding the gut. Unfortunately I still couldn't understand what she said. Hemorrhagic something or other. I'm sure I've spelt it incorrectly.
 
I just want to say that I’m in awe of your care for your animals and that you are an example to us all. I hugely respect your perseverance and love for all the animals and I am very sorry to hear of the distress you’ve been in and the loss of Dominic and Marcus.

You’ve gone above and beyond and I understand that doesn’t make it any easier (in fact it makes it harder as it seems so unfair and out of our control). You’re an amazing pet owner and your piggies and other animals are very lucky to be with you.
 
Just caught up with this and I am so sorry for your losses.
What an awful time you’re having and you’ve done so much for your boys.
Don’t forget to look after yourself as well
 
It's great you're with a better vet, hopefully Joe can carry on improving and enjoy more hydrotherapy to help him then :)
You've definitely been brilliant caring for your pets. Hoping everything continues to calm down for you now x
 
Update on James...He is going the same way as the other two. He's wet under his chin. He's lost weight, although still eating and drinking. Have checked on him today and his eyes don't look as they should. He looks ill. I still have all the meds from before, and know they can be used for three months from opening. The dosage may be different though as he's lost weight. I can't see the point in taking him to the vets. It cost nearly £1,000 last time. I still don't know exactly what happened re Marcus's post mortem. I've stopped asking about the results they had to send away as I kept getting told "it's on our list of things to chase up" I think I would be better trying to weigh him and give him the meds he was on before. Obviously I would have to speak to the vet re dosage any way. I'm saying he's eating and drinking, when I checked last night it looked as if both food and water had been used. Today, I don't know...
 
Aw, so sorry to here this after all you have been through. Sending you big hugs x
 
Thanks. I've been expecting it. It was only a matter of time before whatever happened last time, happened again. I'm about to ring the vets and hopefully get to speak to Valeria, or if not the nurse x
 
I’m so sorry to read this, but I hope that the vets can help you get the meds sorted. You have been through such a tough time.
 
Finally got to speak to a vet. James is back on his meds at a slightly smaller dose. She mentioned an injection/s? I don't know whether she meant a trip to the vets, or them keeping him in. I can't see him surviving it this time to be honest. If I have to take him to the vets there's no way I can let them keep him in. I just don't have that sort of money, not after last time. They are sending some critical care stuff over to my local branch for me to collect tomorrow afternoon. I bought some when all three were ill before but it wasn't the best type. I remember Valeria saying that the one with fibre was better. I mentioned I still didn't have the full post mortem results as to what's been happening. They've put a note on the system for it to be looked into tomorrow. I won't hold my breath. Valeria isn't available. I don't know whether she's ill or on holiday. I think it's for a few weeks whatever the reason, so I have no exotic vet...
 
Update on James...He's on his lower dosage of his original meds. He's definately still eating and drinking. His eyes looked ok this morning. He's wet on his chin and chest. I've no idea what causes this, but to try and wash/clean him is only going to cause more stress. I may as well still collect the critical care as at some point I may well need it. As always I appreciate the support I receive on this forum. I can tell my friends what's happening, but they don't understand in the same way.
 
That’s why I like the forum.
People here do understand how we feel about our piggies and the support is wonderful
 
I am so sorry you are going through all of this. Your boys couldn't have found a more loving and caring home!

BIG HUGS
 
I'm truly sorry to hear this sad news. You really did all you could for your boys, sadly they must have all had something you couldn't help.
Are you still waiting for the post mortem results from Marcus? I hope they help explain what happened. Hope too that your sows are all ok. xx
 
I’m so very sorry for all your losses. You went above and beyond to care for your boys and I’m very sure they appreciated it till they slipped away. Big hugs and don’t forget to take care of yourself 💕
 
You really went above and beyond. You did your absolute best for them, more than most would. They may have died but they died absolutely loved and I think that’s the biggest gift you could have given them.
 
Thanks everyone. He was still with us yesterday afternoon, but not when I went back in last night. When I rang to ask re doseage of meds due to weight loss, I mentioned the post mortem. I even said I'd stopped asking because I wasn't get an answer. I was told "we'll get Amanda to look into it". Still not heard anything....Valeria is away for a few weeks so whether the information is now there but it needs her to interpret their findings combined with hers, I don't know. I thought I might lose James this week, although unlike the first time round, he was eating and drinking. He was very wet though from the chin down. All three pigs have exhibited that symptom. When you google it says it's usually a tooth problem, but when it's not, they don't know what causes it. At least now, he isn't in any pain or discomfort. I stand by my stance of not taking him to the vet. One, he was still eating (unlike last time), and two it would have cost me around £500, and they would have been giving him the same meds as I was. Also less stress for him because he's in his own surroundings. My two sows are well, thankfully.
 
I’m so sorry you lost him. You did so much for him and your other boys. Glad your girls are still well and hope you can get answers from the vet. Hope you’re ok x
 
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