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We Are On Lock Down - Sudden Deaths

I'd defy anyone to go through what you've gone through Ruth and not have anxiety. Well done for recognising your own symptoms and seeing the doc. You need to look after yourself so you can look after your little herd. Hugs xx
 
You're doing an excellent job with these piggies! And well done for recognising that you needed to get some help, too! Just make sure you're looking after yourself and being kind to yourself, too. You're doing everything you can and more! Xx
 
Take time to grieve and to be good to yourself. We are all here for you. Anxiety is torture and you deserve to breathe freely as you have and will do everything for your pigs x
 
I am so, so sorry for all your losses :( It's awful, it sounds like a virulent pneumonia that has happened very quickly. I hope you are ok x
 
Only just seen this thread, but wanted to offer my condolences and utter heartbreak that this has happened. Could not have happened to someone nicer. So sorry for all of your loss. RIP little piggies, popcorn free x
 
Incidentally did the vet not prescribe metacam as well? I have little Daisy who has a URI she was given baytril for a week, from the local vet. She was then clear for 8 days before it came back on her chest. I then went to the exotics vet in Manchester who prescribed doxycycline and metacam for 14 days. She said it was very important to get rid of the swelling within the lungs and throat so that infection cannot linger and is not attracted to any sites of swelling.

What vets did you use? as it sounds like a good one that know what they are doing and could be of use for me to know for future reference.

Thanks and again so sorry for your loss x
 
They haven't been given metacam alongside as the vet didn't deem it necessary, especially when only 2 of the 6 pigs were showing only very slight chest symptoms. I will bring it up with them though when I speak to them tomorrow.
 
Flutterby said:
I'm not so good this morning :( All the piggies are fine, but it's really hitting me. My anxiety (I have an anxiety disorder) has gone through the room and haven't slept all night :( Been to the docs this morning as I know I have to get on top of it when I have flare ups. :(
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BIG HUGS!
I am glad that your remaining piggies are still fine. Sorry about it hitting you; it would anybody , and would hit you really hard, but if you have existing problems, something like this can make it worse. Give yourself time for your soul to work through it.
 
Hi I have just finished reading through this thread and am so really so sorry for what you've been through... My thoughts are with you :hug:
Please look after yourself xx
 
Thank you!

Today has been an emotional day. Spoke to the vet this morning about the PM's. The only thing that showed up was congested lungs in both pigs. The vet is convinced it is some kind of viral pnuemonia, which the zithromax antibiotics should kill in the remaining piggies. She's happy that the other pigs are doing well, they are still going to get a checkup at the end of their antibiotics. I'm so frustrated knowing that I didn't see any symptoms, I should have known what was going on and saved more of my pigs. How do I miss something like this? :(
 
Flutterby said:
Thank you!

Today has been an emotional day. Spoke to the vet this morning about the PM's. The only thing that showed up was congested lungs in both pigs. The vet is convinced it is some kind of viral pnuemonia, which the zithromax antibiotics should kill in the remaining piggies. She's happy that the other pigs are doing well, they are still going to get a checkup at the end of their antibiotics. I'm so frustrated knowing that I didn't see any symptoms, I should have known what was going on and saved more of my pigs. How do I miss something like this? :(
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There was probably nothing to see. Given how quickly this ripped through your herd it was clearly very fast acting. You have nothing to reproach yourself for. Instead you should be proud of how you kept it together and were strong for the rest of your little ones, which has kept them safe from this horrible disease. No one could have done any more than you did, and many wouldn't have been so quick to act. Grieve for them, but don't feel pain for anything other than their loss. Hugsx
 
Reenie said:
There was probably nothing to see. Given how quickly this ripped through your herd it was clearly very fast acting. You have nothing to reproach yourself for. Instead you should be proud of how you kept it together and were strong for the rest of your little ones, which has kept them safe from this horrible disease. No one could have done any more than you did, and many wouldn't have been so quick to act. Grieve for them, but don't feel pain for anything other than their loss. Hugsx
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This over and over again. Could have... should have... always the same things we all say Ruth. When I lost Bumble I "should have got home from work sooner", I shouldn't have visited my parents and then maybe I "could have" saved her. I do believe in fate to some extent and that everything happens for a reason no matter how difficult it is to deal with or how heartbroken it leaves us. If there are no symptoms Ruth then what could you do? Do you take the pigs to the vets once a week to check and make sure? What would you advise IF this were happening to another member of the forum? Of course you would be saying that no one would no, there were no symptoms and it all happened too fast and whilst extremely sad it was completely unpreventable .

Trying to place blame either on ourselves or others is a part of the grieving process and some point you will realise there is no blame on you. You did what you could given the circumstances and actually, due to your quick actions, you saved 6 pigs. Maybe that's something you can focus on, those you saved from death rather than those you couldn't save.
 
Reenie said:
There was probably nothing to see. Given how quickly this ripped through your herd it was clearly very fast acting. You have nothing to reproach yourself for. Instead you should be proud of how you kept it together and were strong for the rest of your little ones, which has kept them safe from this horrible disease. No one could have done any more than you did, and many wouldn't have been so quick to act. Grieve for them, but don't feel pain for anything other than their loss. Hugsx
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Thank you xx

Lady Kelly said:
This over and over again. Could have... should have... always the same things we all say Ruth. When I lost Bumble I "should have got home from work sooner", I shouldn't have visited my parents and then maybe I "could have" saved her. I do believe in fate to some extent and that everything happens for a reason no matter how difficult it is to deal with or how heartbroken it leaves us. If there are no symptoms Ruth then what could you do? Do you take the pigs to the vets once a week to check and make sure? What would you advise IF this were happening to another member of the forum? Of course you would be saying that no one would no, there were no symptoms and it all happened too fast and whilst extremely sad it was completely unpreventable .

Trying to place blame either on ourselves or others is a part of the grieving process and some point you will realise there is no blame on you. You did what you could given the circumstances and actually, due to your quick actions, you saved 6 pigs. Maybe that's something you can focus on, those you saved from death rather than those you couldn't save.
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Thank you Kelly, you are right, I know that deep down. I'm just completely gutted to loose so many from my herd. I need to think positive and concentrate on those left now, and myself. Without this place and the amazing people here I think I'd be an absolute mess :(
 
Flutterby said:
Thank you xx



Thank you Kelly, you are right, I know that deep down. I'm just completely gutted to loose so many from my herd. I need to think positive and concentrate on those left now, and myself. Without this place and the amazing people here I think I'd be an absolute mess :(
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It really is understandable Ruth, you are dealing with a level of grief none of us are equipped for. One death of a person or pet that we love is more than we can handle. One day at a time love. You will get there. One thing I found helpful is to set yourself small but achievable tasks for each day so that when you get up you can do one or two things and feel like you've achieved your goals for the day, it really helps to bring some positivity and the goals could be medicate and feed piggies, weigh piggies, have a cuddle/lap time with 1 or 2 piggies, clean the kitchen etc it doesn't have to be taxing and the whole point is to show yourself you can still achieve things x
 
Thank you Kelly. I am definitely taking comfort in the pigs I have left, knowing that I am doing everything I can for them and they are certainly keeping me going because they rely on me to keep them safe.

Here is a pic of Delores from earlier having a chill.

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Just back from holiday and saw this thread. I cannot say how sorry I am to hear about this and you've been amazing in this horrid situation. My fingers are very firmly crossed that the meds will kick this nasty virus from your remaining herd and I had to give my pigs an extra big squeeze when I picked them up from Aunty C's, much to their annoyance.

I echo everyone's sentiments that you have nothing to feel guilty for and you've done a super job at protecting the surviving pigs and finding out what was causing their invisible illness
 
Please do NOT blame yourself Ruth. These things can start and spread so rapidly before any symptoms are even shown.

You have done your absolute best and sadly, there is nothing you could have done for your lost piggies.

You are a very observant and loving owner. There really is nothing you could have done xx
 
We've lost another 2 today :( been back to the vets. Remaining 4 check out fine but antibiotics have been extended to try and fight it. Everything has been tipped apart and soaked in f10 again. I wish i knew how else to fight it :(
 
Flutterby said:
We've lost another 2 today :( been back to the vets. Remaining 4 check out fine but antibiotics have been extended to try and fight it. Everything has been tipped apart and soaked in f10 again. I wish i knew how else to fight it :(
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I'm so sorry :soz:
 
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