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We Are On Lock Down - Sudden Deaths

I do use filtered but thank you for mentioning it. It is something I can bring up with the vet.
 
I can't begin to imagine how you must be feeling right now. To loose one is awful but to loose 10 in so short a time is just unimaginable. I really feel for you, and I hope the rest get through this horrendous time.
 
I should have some results in the next few days. They are thinking Pnuemonia though :( I just hope with the strong antibiotics that the rest of the pigs will be ok.
 
i really hope the remaining piggies can fight the infection,so utterly devastating.i would be beside myself if i lost 10 plus piggies out of my 20.Just so unbearable for you.my thoughts are with you at this very sad time.xx
 
Oh flutter by, I am so sorry. How terrible and sad, I hope you can get some answers. Lots of love to you.xx
 
I am so sorry that is so sad, my thoughts and very best wishes are sent to you. Sending healing vibes to your remaining piggys.
 
I'm so sorry to hear this update! I have my fingers firmly crossed that the rest of your babies will be alright! You're doing all you can, massive hugs xx
 
I'm so glad I have the support of everyone on here, I don't think I could be coping with this without all of you.
 
I really don't know what to say Ruth, I kind of want to sit here and cry for you! How utterly heartbreaking to lose even more. Sending huge healing vibes to your remaining piggies... come on guys you got this!
 
Oh I'm so sorry - a close friend had a similar thing happen with her guinea pigs so I totally understand your grief. My thoughts are with your remaining pigs who hopefully with the treatment will be fine. Obviously nothing can really be said that'll help make the sudden losses of your babies any easier but be sure that you did nothing wrong and could not of known that this would happen. X
 
That is so shocking and sad. I can't begin to imagine how you are feeling, but try stay as strong as you can for your remaining babies. I'm not exactly religious, but I'll light a candle in memory of your little ones tonight xx
 
Ruth. Not a lot I can do but seriously Kath and I offer you much love and strength. If it is Pneumonia then it must be a very powerful one to work and wipeout your herd so quickly. Normal pneumonia has symptoms that are noticable. Ruth you must be exhausted and drained. What you going through is a nightmare and I'm so sorry lass. Words I offer are small token. Keep The Faith Ruth. Hope your piggies left fight this BIG SWEARWORD . Sorry I don't normal swear but when someone who doesn't deserve to be punished and piggies get poorly and leave us really upsets me. A beautiful film (Good Will Hunting) had a very poignant moment when Williams said to Damon several time "it's not your fault" If I'm allowed and not wanting to sound dramatic. RUTH IT'S NOT YOU FAULT. Remember that pls. love Dave. x
RIP Little Piggies be pain free and enjoy the Beautiful Rainbow World. x
 
Oh wow, I've only just noticed this. I am so utterly sorry for everything you and the piggies are going through. I hope you get some news soon.

I can imagine you're blaming yourself but please don't. You have enough stress without adding to it. You are a wonderful piggy mum and my boys would love to live with you.

If there is anything any of us can do please don't hesitate to ask.
 
Jaycey said:
Oh wow, I've only just noticed this. I am so utterly sorry for everything you and the piggies are going through. I hope you get some news soon.

I can imagine you're blaming yourself but please don't. You have enough stress without adding to it. You are a wonderful piggy mum and my boys would love to live with you.

If there is anything any of us can do please don't hesitate to ask.
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I'm with you any thing just ask xx
 
I'm so sorry that you have lost even more of your babies. It's such an horrific situation for you; you are so strong to keep going for your remaining piggies - you must be physically and emotionally exhausted. Remember you need to keep your self well to look after your pigs, so take some time out for yourself.

You are doing absolutely everything you can and I echo the earlier sentiments - 'it's not your fault' in any way. You're such a caring mum.
 
Good god Ruth, I've just read this and I'm sat hear with tears streaming down my face...I'm utterly shocked.

Everyone has said so much and with such sincerity I couldn't say anything that hasn't already been said with such feeling.

I'm so so sorry for your babies, please take care of yourself xx
 
Oh Ruth, my heart goes out to you, I lost 3 in quick succession a few years ago &it nearly broke me, so to lose so many in such a short space of time,especially in the last day must be unimaginably devastating.

Hopefully the vet will find the cause &the rest of your little ones stay healthy.
Is it worth looking through the rapeseed straw to see if any toxic plants (ragwort, ivy, nightshades,etc) are present in the bag?
Guineas usually avoid plants that are bad for them,but if it was a new bedding for them,they may have found it new &irresistible?
Were they all from the same herd?

Stay strong &we're all here to help in any way if you should need it.
As the others have said, its not your fault, you are one of the best &most caring slaves on the forum. Please dont blame yourself, whatever happens.

My thoughts &condolences are with you at this tragic time, RIP pain free little ones. Rainbow bridge has gained some wonderful little souls.
Love to you all. Xx
 
Wishing you and your pig family the best luck. Hopefully you have contained this horrendous illness and can try to rebuild your lives.
How are the pigs feeling now?
 
Flutterby said:
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 :(
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It's so sad dam heartbreaking for you. x
 
Flutterby said:
Over the past couple of days we've lost 6 pigs from the main herd, all sudden with no symptoms. We are not on total lock down until I find out what is going on. The rest of the group are going to the vets tomorrow and we have took up quarantine procedures so that nothing can potentially pass to the small herd in the main room. I am absolutely devastated, haven't stopped crying :(

Sleep tight Romeo, Sabrina, Fleur, Claudia, Baby Juliet and Lottie.

I am absolutely lost. What on earth is going on? The vet is going to run some tests tomorrow. Does anyone have any suggestions on tests I could ask for?
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Only just seen this...i am so so sorry x
 
Just read the whole thread with a lump in my throat.. . What an awful sad time for you.. I am so sorry and hope your other piggies will be ok .. big hugs xx
 
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