Yoshi bear

France

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Today I unfortunately came home after work at 7AM to find my Yoshi bear had only so much left in him...
I had taken him to the vet just a few days ago when he had suddenly lost all feeling in his back legs, we suspected a spinal injury, and he was doing so much better up until this morning...
It was obvious there was nothing I could do for him, so I gave him a dose of his pain medication to help him feel better, and I knew it made him drowsy so he could sleep...
I wrapped him up in towels and just sat down for over an hour with him until he died in my arms...

He was an old, old piggie, about 7 years old, but he was still my baby... I had just lost a rabbit in June 2019 after a botched neutering, so it's hard to go through this again... But I'm taking comfort in knowing he lived his full piggie life and that he isn't hurting anymore, and I'm grateful that I was able to be there for him in his last moments...

It's funny, I told myself that 2019 was going to be the year I lost him, because he was so old. I had a feeling it was going to be the year, I knew he wasnt going to make it to the next, but he made it... He really made it....
 
So sorry for your loss. You gave him a good life for him to reach such a ripe age of 7. Take care of yourself ❣️
 
Oh what a tough day you’ve had. I’m so sorry for your loss. But his passing sounds peaceful and he was surrounded by love. Big hugs x
 
France said:
Today I unfortunately came home after work at 7AM to find my Yoshi bear had only so much left in him...
I had taken him to the vet just a few days ago when he had suddenly lost all feeling in his back legs, we suspected a spinal injury, and he was doing so much better up until this morning...
It was obvious there was nothing I could do for him, so I gave him a dose of his pain medication to help him feel better, and I knew it made him drowsy so he could sleep...
I wrapped him up in towels and just sat down for over an hour with him until he died in my arms...

He was an old, old piggie, about 7 years old, but he was still my baby... I had just lost a rabbit in June 2019 after a botched neutering, so it's hard to go through this again... But I'm taking comfort in knowing he lived his full piggie life and that he isn't hurting anymore, and I'm grateful that I was able to be there for him in his last moments...

It's funny, I told myself that 2019 was going to be the year I lost him, because he was so old. I had a feeling it was going to be the year, I knew he wasnt going to make it to the next, but he made it... He really made it....
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BIG HUGS

It is always so hard to say goodbye to long term friends. You can be proud that Yoshi has made it to the upper end of the average life expectancy and that he has obviously been much loved and cherished all along the way. And that he has given you the added bonus of beating your expectations!

Sadly we can never choose what our piggies die from or when. The end of life is unfortunately rare gentle in my own experience. Only very few gently drift away in their sleep as we usually imagine; in reality you are either racing them to the vets for emergency pts/euthanasia or their body closes down in some way or other after issues are starting to pile up increasingly quickly. It can be a rather traumatic experience, especially when you have never experienced it before. I am very glad for you that Yoshi's last moments were peaceful ones and that he could make his journey to the Rainbow Bridge carried by the wings of your love.

If it is any consolation to you, my 8 year old Hedydd (she lived just past her birthday at the end of September) increasingly lost her mobility in her last weeks, too - in her case from arthritis, which increasingly affected the spine and all limbs. In the end she suddenly lost use of her back legs without being able to compensate with her stiff, weak front legs; I am not sure whether she suffered a stroke or something. :(

Take your time to grieve and be kind to yourself in the coming days. The loss of a beloved one often brings up other especially more recent losses. It can also take some time to work past the drama at the end to remember all the wonderful little things and the special quirks that have endeared him so much to you - and even longer that you can remember them with a smile and a silent thank you for having blessed with this special love in your life.
You may find this guide here helpful in the coming and days and weeks as your go through the various stages of the grieving process:
Human Bereavement: Grieving, Coping and Support Links for Guinea Pig Owners and Their Children
 
So sorry for your loss. Yoshi died knowing he was deeply loved.
Sending you massive hugs. I lost my two elderly piggies 6 months apart, it can be so hard.
Take care of yourself as you grieve and remember the loving life you have him.
Sleep tight little one.xx
 
So sorry for your loss.
Seven is a great age and a real tribute to your love and care.
Be gentle with yourself as you grieve
 
So sorry for your loss. You must have cared for him brilliantly. Sleep tight little Yoshi bear xx
 
I am so sorry for you loss, massive hugs to you at this sad time, please be kind to yourself x x

sleep well little one

RIP Yoshi
x x
 
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