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Uncle-Ton update

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DebbieR said:
Kelly I had no idea that dear Uncle Ton was so poorly. :( I know what you're going through and I know how heartbreaking it is. Big hugs and love to you both xxxxxxx
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Aww thank you hun, it's fine. I didn't want to bog you down :smitten:
 
I haven't been on line much but Kelly and Tonic, you both know how much love I am sending you x
 
Awwwwww Kelly <hugs>
come on Ton we're crossing our paws for you mate, try hard little fella O0 :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:
 
Kelly am thinking of you and Uncle Ton and am here as promised when you are ready to update us , couldnt sleep last night kept thinking of how bad you are feeling , I am with you in thought if not in body sweetie, in fact i know we are all here for you , :'(
 
Thank you all.

Were planning on going to Northampton vets with Ellie this morning, but my hubby had to work over, so was not pleased :tickedoff: :tickedoff:

This morning also it felt as if he was leaving me (Ton) and I honestly thought he wouldn't make it to his afternoon appointment with Paula. But he did. Perked up a little after some metacam and banana :)

Paula had a long, hard look and managed to dislodge what looked like a piece of bark on his back teeth. We have no other idea of what it could be :-\
He had a high injection dose of metacam and Septrin and oral metacam is upped.

Ton is be kept syringed fed and watered and will go back on thursday.

If he doesn't perk up or it happens agaion, then Paula said she could put him under anaesthetic and try and sort his teeth out, but because of his age it wouldn't be safe plus I don't want him to be messed around with anymore.
The only other option would be to have him put to sleep, only if he gets worse.

He has almost no body mass and is just a frail old man at the moment, who just wants to sleep.

Thank you all for your kind words of suppport :smitten:
 
Oh my god :(

Poor poor ton...I actually cried when i read this....its so sad when its old age and not just 'illness' just makes animals (and people) unwell...kinda bittersweet in a way!

I hope he gets better soon! :-* :-* :-*We love you both! :smitten: :smitten:
 
As always sending all my love, hugs kisses and prayers to you both - he's a strong little man Kelly and he knows how much you care and love him xxxxx
 
Darling Uncle Tonic. Such a brave guinea, and so loved. :smitten:

You stick at it Kelly, he's more than worth fighting for.

Of the two options, you have mentioned go for the first. :)

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Kelly sent you a pm you must do what you feel is right for him if he doesn't make the decision himself before thursday, he is an old man and you will not only be fighting for him but also nature as well, one way or another the right choice will be made I'm sure of that, be brave Uncle Ton try to eat for your mummy she is so worried and I couldnt sleep last night worrying about you and your mummy , its amazing how close you become on here isn't it ? its like having one of my own ill, thinking of you :-*
 
So sorry to hear this Kelly. I hope he makes some progrees in the next few days. Keep us updated, thinking of you and Uncle Ton. :( :)
 
Hello Darling, thanks for the text last night after you got home from the vets, oh dear our little Ton :-* :-* :-* :-* you're such a trooper.
What ever happens or you decide love we're all right behind you <hugs> for you both and these for our little boy :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:

Ton your mate Duke sends you his wishes and wants you to try to have all your meds and your syringe food for mummy :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:
 
How is he today Kelly?

Hope he's feeling a little better

/hugs xxxxx :smitten:
 
I've got on my computer especially to get an Uncle Ton update we are waiting to hear if he is doing ok love to you both :smitten: :smitten:
 
We're all keeping our paws crossed for dear old Uncle Ton. He is a much loved piggy. xxxxx
 
thank you all once again for your lovely messages, it really does mean a lot :)

Last night he managed to eat 3 slices of carrot and had a syringe feed within an hour :) Also tried to nibble a bit of his dry food!

This morning he was suprisingly really active! Took his Septrin and had a bit of carrot then took a shine to some bourbon biscuits on the table! Made them small for him and he ate those. Then nibbble some cabbage (again tiny pieces) and I noticed he was having some trouble.
Helped him out and I was covered in blood! It was all over the table!

He has bitten into his bottom lip! Managed to stop the bleeding and gave him some metacam :)

It's still a little watery but no red, fresh blood.
 
Poor you and Uncle Ton, you and him are going through the wars a bit. I'm glad he has eaten and quite well by the sounds of it. Fingers are still crossed. :)
 
Cavy Crazy said:
Poor you and Uncle Ton, you and him are going through the wars a bit. I'm glad he has eaten and quite well by the sounds of it. Fingers are still crossed. :)
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tell me about it! But it goes without a moments thought to do anything for him, all of them in fact :)
 
awww i'm glad he's eating a little more for you - such a brave little boy

Sending lots more hugs and kisses to you both x :smitten: :smitten:
 
Awwww Ton you good boy eating some food for your mummy :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:
Keep it up boy O0
Sorry to hear you bit your lip :'( But mummy fixed it for you :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:
 
Oh dear that's not good :(
I hope he feels better after his meds have kicked in a bit for him.
Dear Ton please eat darling it'll make you feel better, that's a good boy O0 These are for you little man :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:
 
am thinking of you both hope he improves once his medication as Glynis has said, at least he did well with hise ating yesterday and tell him dont worry I still bite my lip and I am ancient love to you both , its vets tomorrow isn't it? good luck
 
Michellemuffin♥ said:
am thinking of you both hope he improves once his medication as Glynis has said, at least he did well with hise ating yesterday and tell him dont worry I still bite my lip and I am ancient love to you both , its vets tomorrow isn't it? good luck
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Had his meds too - a bit of grated cuccumber too about a teaspoon of it. But won't eat more. Really struggles if trying to give him syringe food :(

His foot is still sore and I can't see anything obviously wrong with it. Is not going to loo either :(

Yes, vets tomorrow. See what Paula says
 
Awww, poor little fellow. Fingers are crossed for the both of you. Good luck at the vets. Keep us updated. :( :)
 
Awwww come on Ton - start eating for your mummy x

Sending BIG hugs and lots of love to you and Ton kelly x :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:
 
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