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We Are On Lock Down - Sudden Deaths

Oh Ruth, I have just seen this thread. I'm so terribly sorry. Can only imagine how you feel at the moment. Whatever the cause of this may be , it isn't your fault. Your piggies have such a fabulous home. Hugest hugs, popcorn free together little piggies x
 
Oh my goodness, I am so sorry to hear this :( I hope the rest of the herd are okay and that the vet can give you some answers as to what happened.
 
I'm so so sorry this has happened to you and your furry family.. anyone whose seen any of your postings knows how loved and well cared for your piggies are. I know how horrible it is to lose a piggy unexpectedly.. I'm not religious but do believe in the power of well wishes.. I'll say a little prayer for all of your other piggies' health and for you. Good luck at the vet xx
 
I have absolutely no words Ruth, I'm devastated for you. I really hope its just been a series of bad luck and nothing related that could potentially affect the other piggies. Sending you love and hugs
 
Ruth and family. Kath and I are deeply shocked. Oh my. Your piggies and other animals have 5 star treatment. This is tragic and very strange. I know you a clever person and me guessing what has happened is nothing compared to the fact you will be considering all options and reasons why this has happened. You doing what you can and losing so many mates will reduce your fighting spirit lass. BUT RUTH you are one of the most loving caring people on this forum and this is a massive blow. Dig Deep Ruth see what the vet says and pm on lost piggies could help sort this horrible time out. We here lass and I personally send you Hugs and tlc. and all you love ones at home massive hugs. BE STRONG We all need you x
 
I'm so sorry... that has got to be devastating to lose so many so quickly and unexpectedly! I hope you get some answers from the vet and that the rest of the pigs continue to be well. ((HUGS)) and again, I'm so, SO sorry!
 
i am dumbfounded,you have lost so many this year,i have no words,other than I'm so sorry.You give the best care.i hope you can get some answers from the vet.:hug:
 
Oh my goodness! How utterly devastating. I'm so sorry hun. Sending you and your piggies my biggest hugs. :hug:Your such a dedicated piggy Mum, and they are such beloved babies.
 
Such awful and sad news, i'm so so sorry for your losses. Fingers crossed that you can get some answers from the vet and that the remaining piggies are found to be well.
 
Thinking of you today and I hope the vet can offer some answers for you.
Huge hugs from Switzerland to you and your beautiful herd.
 
So sorry. I hope the vet can discover the reason. What type of accommodation do they have. Are they indoor guinea pigs could it be something coming through from neighbouring property.
 
Gutted for you :hug:
Horrific as it is, cling on to the fact that those little souls had the best life possible while they were with you.
I'm praying that the remaining pigs stay healthy x x
 
I'm really sorry, I know a lot of people don't believe in mycosis and a lot of vets don't but I would ask your vet to check for signs of fungal in a post mortem. Just in case.
 
So sorry for your losses. Hope you can find the answers you need. (((Hugs)))
 
I've just seen this. I am so sorry. You are such a dedicated and caring piggy mum, it is dreadful for something like this to happen. I hope your vet has given you answers at least, although that is no peace for you.
 
I think we'll all be crying along with you. How absolutely devastating. Not been on the forum long but have read many of your posts. O know what a caring, excellent piggy owner you are. Doesn't always seem to matter though how caring you are. Sometimes Life Sucks.
Well all be waiting to hear what, if anything the Vet finds out.
Take care of yourself too. x
 
Thank you so much everyone, all of your kind words are really helping me to get through this horrible time. I'm sorry it's took so long to get back to everyone, we've had an awful 24 hours in which we have lost another 5 pigs, leaving us with 6 out of our original 16 :(

2 of the deceased pigs have gone for postmortem and the 6 pigs that are still here have all been seen by the vet.
The vet found that 2 out of the 6 remaining have base? crackles in their chest and sound congested although not showing obvious outward signs yet. All 6 have been put on a ten day course of Zithromax as the vet suspects something viral such as pneumonia. The pigs with the noisy chests have been given furosemide onlinside their antibiotics as well to help with the congestion.

We've completely stripped the their setups and f10'd everything we can just to get rid of any bugs on the setup and they've gone back on fleece just in case the new rapeseed straw bedding was carrying anything.

For now we just hope that the antibiotics will help the remaining pigs. We are on lock down for at least 4 weeks anyway, no pigs in or out, regular f10'ing of their setups too. They are going back to the vets at the end of their course for another checkup.

I'm just completely lost, my poor poor pigs :(
 
Oh my god I'm so so sorry for your losses! Sending big hugs your way, that's shocking and horrible :(

I recently read a story about chlorine in water, do you use filtered or tap water? Didn't know if it was worth testing for chlorine poisoning.

I really hope your remaining babies are okay and I hope you're okay in this terrible time :( x
 
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