Time to say goodbye?

[cglith]

Hi I could really do with some advice about my lovely old lady Bubble.
She has been unwell for two weeks with a uri she is nearly 7. She seemed to be recovering after finishing her course of Baytril. However Friday evening I thought she was very quiet when I looked at her I could tell something had happend. She was struggling to stand and her balance was all over the place. Saturday morning at the vets they were unsure weather it was a stroke or head tilt. He gave her a steriod injection and we will see how things go. Today she is not moving although will eat and drink when I take food to her. It is just so upsetting to see her unable to move, so first thing in the morning I will take her back to the vets. Has anyone else had a similar experience with strokes in elderly pigs? I don't want her to suffer but am dreading having to make the final decision, she has a two year old companion and she will miss her.

 

[doglovinpiggylover]

i havent any experience sorry, just wanted to say I'm thinking of you and Bubble and that you may know more after speaking to the vet. Whatever happens, seven is such a great age!

Good luck Bubble xx

 

[PAMELAKT]

Not elderly, but my Rodney aged 2 has had 2 head tilt episodes now and both times within an hour or so he has recovered. I'm lucky to have him as the vet wanted to put him down when I took but but I opted for anti biotics. By the time I had driven the mile home he was fine.

He was still fine in all other aspects tho just lopsided due to head tilt.

I'm not sure what to advise, I would see how she goes but obv if she continues to be unable to move or eat well then that's an issue...