I'm glad I reccomended now, sometimes I think the member won't bother, but you didThanks for your help
Atticus has taken a long time to eat bits of veg I put in his mouth today but that was progress. Self feeding wheat bran more progress. I'll still be syringe feeding and maybe need them to check his teeth again. Not sure really. He has followup appnt in Northampton 31st Dec and I might take him sooner. Kim said may need to take him regularly. Fingers crossed they finish the M1 roadworks soon lol.
in fact have lots cos one is never enough you will get support and understanding here of your decision. We have all been there. It is a hard decision to make.
Thank you. Tried 3 vets Saturday to get better antibiotic as you suggested and they wouldn't prescribe. I feel Atticus needs peace now. Will phone Simon vet this am before decide.
Thank you so much.He looks like a lovely boy and you have done your utmost to get him well and shown him so much love. You know Atticus the best and if you think he has had enough and is starting to get distressed then it is time to give him the last act of love that you can. Sometimes no matter what you do the call of The Rainbow Bridge is so strong that they just have to go. It sounds like he has alot going on for his little body. Have a hug
I'm sure cat and rabbit will prescribe, you have to sign a waver to get them, that's all
He's obviously still both an unwell piggie and a piggie who can't eat. I'd bet Simon could fix him eventually but I know in my heart of hearts Atticus has had enough - he's always been so introverted and sensitive, even my 10 year old knows not to be noisy around him as he makes a complaining noise. Getting 40ml in him, 3 pushes per syringe, so 120 times a day and its all still by force. He's so unhappy. I'll be taking my other 2 pigs to Simon for a checkup, to hopefully make sure this doesn't happen to them. Been awake all night thinking about this and my gut feeling is this is kindest given his temperament.
Thank you. I think if he'd been any other piggy I'd have been on the M1 right now. He'd still have quite a fight ahead I think and the whole point of having this traumatised boy was to give him a lovely, calm life which we have. He's had enough, 10 days on, 3 surgeries, so many vet visits and still poorly. Thank you for the recommendation, I'm glad I can take my other 2 to Simon now. At a previous health check Atticus had hay in his cheeks which wasn't being emptied and I think now that was the start of it. If he'd gone to Simon then it could have been very different. At least hopefully I can make sure this doesn't happen to my others.Sorry to hear he's struggling, my choice would be to take one last trip to Simon and Kim, and see if they agree, they will be truly honest with you.
He does seem to be battling an awful lot! It's a decision I've had to make for a few of our piggies here, but you just know when they've had enough and want peace. My thoughts are with you!I couldn't speak with Simon, he may be able to phone later. But I feel I know what my lovely boy needs now
Oh my goodness it's helped me to know that about the M1. Taken him to vet and even though he's gained weight, vet said he's heading for stasis as well as URI. He was too poorly for the fight. He's at peace now. The vet was very gentle and I stayed with him while he did it. RIP my lovely boy, we loved you so much.The M1 is jammed up to Northampton. From Toddington onwards, ud have been on there hours
So sorry he had to go, but it's for the best as you know, you did well. Be kind to yourself. I was heading south past you to Maidstone, but see the north side and it was terrible, hoepfuly clear now.
Thank you I did wonder about that too. That's why I fed the minimum to maintain weight and did 3 pushes per 1ml with often only 5ml feeds. He just didn't seem able to process food.
That definitely helps if you'd have made that decision!
