cortney
Junior Guinea Pig
If you remember Wicket had teeth done in March way too short i struggled for him to gain weight. Remy got a upper respiratory infetion and he is totally fine by 4th day on antibiotics he was fine. Wicket had been struggling gaining weight staying warm and had a paw that was poked with hay got infected. Antibiotics and he was syringe fed and was doing well. that was 18 days ago all happened. Today i woke to coughing sneezing and wicket was lethargic rang the vet and begged to bring him in they only had 2:30 pm EST appointment. i slowly syringe fed and warmed him and even did hot steam for a bit he perked up and was eating then suddenly he couldn't walk well i knew end was coming. I held him and told him let go its ok i am here and love you he died at noon. I noticed everything at 6 am.
the night before he was running around, eating fighting Remy for hay and water bottle and yes there are two and i got warmers and he was content. This morning was about face. I honestly feel horrible that i didn't wake to check on him but i was so exhausted from the 18 days of feeding and watching and well other stresses. Worse thing was i spent most of savings first visit and tapped out Vet luckily knows how much i care for piggies so they said pay half for his cremation now and rest upon his return.
I had gone full mom mode with him, got even some painkillers from his paw in him to help relax him and he snuggled up went to move from me laid down i was petting him and gone. Devastated and thinking how did i miss this. His breathing was ok, slow and heart rate was up and as it slowed i was saying its ok to go. Remy stayed near him and still has anitbiotics i am having him finish them but he is ok.
Remy is quieter gave some veggies he ran over got his waited and then realized no wicket, he ate a bit left some went looking and it was where is Wicket. Extra cuddles love and watching i know it will be hard for him Wicket was Dad wicket was 3 and half when remy came was close to 5 and half and Remy will be two. I knew wicket would go before remy but was hoping another year but he just never gained back weight always seems to get tummy issues and i am in total shock. Wicket had been so healthy until this past march and honestly i had hoped he would live longer so Remy was older. I am worried Remy will fail.
Blaming myself too like why didn't i notice something anything before bed, and how could it be this fast. Vet tech said to me honestly could been hear sometimes it appears to be respiratory but its not and yes they can go this fast. i am totally heartbroken and can't believe he is gone.
My focus now for next few days and return to work is Remy, he is eating, doing all piggie things and i was playing with him with tunnel and making sure he is active little guy is sleeping now its 8:20 pm. I cleaned cage thoroughly, water bottles too and just watching hay he is nibling i gave some critical care he fought then ran to get hay and i am worried he will fail too. Just lots of love and little treats and let him grieve as i know he will. Wicket when is pod mate passed was quiet ate and was sad about week later he was more lively but i had felt he needed someone and found baby piggie he perked up but sadly started having health issues. Will be on fence for partner for Remy for a little as i am to heartbroken right now to even think of it.
As always thanks for the understanding and love hope everyone has a good new year!
the night before he was running around, eating fighting Remy for hay and water bottle and yes there are two and i got warmers and he was content. This morning was about face. I honestly feel horrible that i didn't wake to check on him but i was so exhausted from the 18 days of feeding and watching and well other stresses. Worse thing was i spent most of savings first visit and tapped out Vet luckily knows how much i care for piggies so they said pay half for his cremation now and rest upon his return.
I had gone full mom mode with him, got even some painkillers from his paw in him to help relax him and he snuggled up went to move from me laid down i was petting him and gone. Devastated and thinking how did i miss this. His breathing was ok, slow and heart rate was up and as it slowed i was saying its ok to go. Remy stayed near him and still has anitbiotics i am having him finish them but he is ok.
Remy is quieter gave some veggies he ran over got his waited and then realized no wicket, he ate a bit left some went looking and it was where is Wicket. Extra cuddles love and watching i know it will be hard for him Wicket was Dad wicket was 3 and half when remy came was close to 5 and half and Remy will be two. I knew wicket would go before remy but was hoping another year but he just never gained back weight always seems to get tummy issues and i am in total shock. Wicket had been so healthy until this past march and honestly i had hoped he would live longer so Remy was older. I am worried Remy will fail.
Blaming myself too like why didn't i notice something anything before bed, and how could it be this fast. Vet tech said to me honestly could been hear sometimes it appears to be respiratory but its not and yes they can go this fast. i am totally heartbroken and can't believe he is gone.
My focus now for next few days and return to work is Remy, he is eating, doing all piggie things and i was playing with him with tunnel and making sure he is active little guy is sleeping now its 8:20 pm. I cleaned cage thoroughly, water bottles too and just watching hay he is nibling i gave some critical care he fought then ran to get hay and i am worried he will fail too. Just lots of love and little treats and let him grieve as i know he will. Wicket when is pod mate passed was quiet ate and was sad about week later he was more lively but i had felt he needed someone and found baby piggie he perked up but sadly started having health issues. Will be on fence for partner for Remy for a little as i am to heartbroken right now to even think of it.
As always thanks for the understanding and love hope everyone has a good new year!
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