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We Are On Lock Down - Sudden Deaths

Such a horrible time for you, 4 of my 6 pigs who passed away in June had no symptoms either, something happened overnight, 3 pigs dead and 1 in respiratory distress and didn’t respond to oxygen and pts. My other two completely fine. It still frustrating as I didn’t have answers. Hopefully your remaining pigs are either immune or have built up antibodies to whatever it was. X
 
I'm taking the 4 remaining pigs back to the vet on Tuesday for another checkup and also to have swabs done for cultures. At least if the swabs are clear we can hopefully settle a little.
 
Flutterby said:
I'm taking the 4 remaining pigs back to the vet on Tuesday for another checkup and also to have swabs done for cultures. At least if the swabs are clear we can hopefully settle a little.
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What sort of swabs will the vet be taking? What bedding and hay do you use? A rescue, here in Northampton, lost nearly all their guinea pigs earlier this year and hay was suspected to be the issue. I’m not sure if it was ever proved though xx
 
I am assuming it will be oral/nasal swabs to see if any kind of virus is lingering. I will also be redoing poo and wee samples (as best I can). I use fleece bedding. I did use chopped rapeseed straw for a short period of time when this started so it wouldn't surprise me if something came in on that bedding. As soon as I started loosing pigs I stripped it all out and went back to fleece liners.
 
Were all the piggies you lost part of the same group, or have you lost piggies from various groups? If so, are they housed in the same room? I really hope you don't mind me asking so many questions. My heart goes out to you! You must be absolutely devastated xx
 
Two groups but in the same room. Of course I don't mind the questions, anything if it could help x
 
We've just got home. All of them checked out fine, chests clear etc. They only have a few days antibiotics left so she wants them to finish those. She's took mouth swabs to see if anything grows as well as more fecal samples. I don't know what else I can do apart from hope it's run its course.
 
Flutterby said:
So do I! Thank you all! The vet has said as long as the swabs come back clear and we have no more deaths/illness then give it til November and I should be able to bring my other girls home.
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That is very good news. Hopefully all will be well. Let us know what the vet says! X
 
Fingers crossed this is it now and all is in hand. Roll on November and bringing your girls into the healthy group :)
 
Really hope this is the end of it Ruth. You are doing great. Keep them 4 Piggies lass. I got my fingers crossed that's after I've said a little prayer. x
 
Flutterby said:
So do I! Thank you all! The vet has said as long as the swabs come back clear and we have no more deaths/illness then give it til November and I should be able to bring my other girls home.
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That is good news and I do hope I am not going to speak out of turn here Ruth - I personally would wait a little longer than November, I am thinking of you in all this and I feel we have a good enough relationship to talk openly. You have been through so much emotional trauma, loss and pain, I really feel for you and everything you have been through. Grief is a horrendous emotion and you need time to process it, distractions will only get you so far - I have learned the hard way on this the past couple of years and I have only really started to deal with my Dad's death over the summer.
I think maybe a few months of consolidation would really help you and also let the piggies you have settle amongest themselves without any changes, they have also been through so much losing their friends.
I just want everything to go okay for you in the future with your piggies and for you to suffer no more pain.

Of course you are free to tell me to Sod off :))

Hugs
Lee
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sport_billy said:
That is good news and I do hope I am not going to speak out of turn here Ruth - I personally would wait a little longer than November, I am thinking of you in all this and I feel we have a good enough relationship to talk openly. You have been through so much emotional trauma, loss and pain, I really feel for you and everything you have been through. Grief is a horrendous emotion and you need time to process it, distractions will only get you so far - I have learned the hard way on this the past couple of years and I have only really started to deal with my Dad's death over the summer.
I think maybe a few months of consolidation would really help you and also let the piggies you have settle amongest themselves without any changes, they have also been through so much losing their friends.
I just want everything to go okay for you in the future with your piggies and for you to suffer no more pain.

Of course you are free to tell me to Sod off :))

Hugs
Lee
x x
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Lee I'm sorry to hear about your father. Lovely message with great feelin.
I'm at a age where I like to think I can cope with whateva life throws at me. On death my mother died last year on my watch and I let her go as she had enough On the grief side I have none. But why can't I write my piggie PEDRO rainbow bridge I want to but get too upset so 3 months after he crossed over. can't. That I'm unable to understand. xx
 
My Dad passed on 12 years ago now and I'm still not over it really I think it had something to do with not being able to say goodbye as he went with 4 weeks of him telling me he had cancer and I was still processing that then I had to cope with him dying too. Where as when my Mum passed away 2 years ago, although sudden and completely out of the blue I was able to process that a lot better as I had had a lovely day out with her 2 weeks before. I miss them both terribly still.

I can see where @sport_billy is coming from @Flutterby but you must do what you feel is best for you and your piggies.
 
Betsy said:
My Dad passed on 12 years ago now and I'm still not over it really I think it had something to do with not being able to say goodbye as he went with 4 weeks of him telling me he had cancer and I was still processing that then I had to cope with him dying too. Where as when my Mum passed away 2 years ago, although sudden and completely out of the blue I was able to process that a lot better as I had had a lovely day out with her 2 weeks before. I miss them both terribly still.

I can see where @sport_billy is coming from @Flutterby but you must do what you feel is best for you and your piggies.
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You know it's a lot how you lose loved ones can result in how you cope with grief. I'm a bit of a unlucky person. Cos marrage I've lost 4 in laws and my parents all in 25 year period. Hey on the plus side I'm a orphan and any rich members I'm free for Adoption. :nod:
 
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