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Darlz

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So Peewee has really nosedived. We've seen two different vets, diagnosis gut stasis with no signs of any obvious illness/pain otherwise. We've been syringe feeding water and cc food. But yesterday it was pretty much forced feeding. He didn't want it, didn't want to swallow it, it was distressing for him. We were up til late drip feeding, but this morning he's pretty lifeless, tired, and uninterested even in water. I feel like it's unfair to continue. He's had no obvious output of urine, definitely no poops for ages now :(
But then just now when put back in his cage with Charlie, he got up and wobbled over to the fresh veg bowl, tried to put his paw up, sniffed inside, but gave up and wobbled back to the hidey. It makes me doubt myself.
Honestly I'll be surprised if he lasts much longer.
 
Personally I would probably try and see a vet again just so you can run through your update and give you an honest, medically trained opinion, on the likelihood of recovery. They would then be able to guide you whether it would be kinder to help Peewee across the bridge or not. It's not an easy decision to make, I think you know in your heart which way this is going and vets are always great at helping us to understand what the best option is
 
We had last minute dash to the vet before they closed, it was decided that it was best for Peewee to be put to sleep. She did give the option to throw antibiotics into the mix as last ditch effort, but said she honestly didn't think it would help at this point and if he were hers, she would pts.
So he's gone now, poor Peewee :( Feel like I failed a bit. I hope his flatmate Charlie doesn't get too sad without him.
 
HUGS

It is always extremely difficult when you come into the grey area where there is no right or wrong.
If you are very much in two minds, please try and see whether you can speak to a vet and their assessment of the situation.

This guide here is addressing the gut wrenching moral dilemma, as we all have to face it with a very ill piggy that is coming closer to dying as to when to call it shots. I hope that it can help you make any decisions that only you can make with a clearer mind and heart. Caring round the clock for a very ill piggy is not just physically but also emotionally very draining; especially when there is no improvement.
A Practical and Sensitive Guide to Dying, Terminal Illness and Euthanasia in Guinea Pigs
 
So sorry for your loss.
You gave Peewee the best care and that last gift of love.
Now take care of yourself as you grieve.
 
I’m so sorry for your loss. You tried everything. Please don’t feel guilty. You ended his suffering. That is the kindest but hardest decision to make. Take care. Popcorn high at the bridge Peewee. ❤️
 
Aw so sorry for your loss. When they can't take syringe feeding anymore, I think you're doing a kindness to do what you did. Don't feel guilty. I hope in time the distress will make way for happy memories of your beloved Peewee.
 
Darlz said:
We had last minute dash to the vet before they closed, it was decided that it was best for Peewee to be put to sleep. She did give the option to throw antibiotics into the mix as last ditch effort, but said she honestly didn't think it would help at this point and if he were hers, she would pts.
So he's gone now, poor Peewee :( Feel like I failed a bit. I hope his flatmate Charlie doesn't get too sad without him.
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I am so sorry; our previous posts unfortunately crossed.

It is very normal that you have strong feelings of failure and guilt after this; you wouldn't be a loving owner and not have them. However, these feelings a very much an expression of your depth of love and commitment than you having failed Peewee in any way. They are always stronger when we lose a big battle.

As owners, we can do only so much. When the chips are down, guinea pigs are still small animals whose little bodies can cope with only so much and medical support having limits; we tend to forget because of their huge personalities.

Peewee couldn't have found a better home and a more loving piggy mummy. Please be kind to yourself and take good care of yourself in the coming days as you are going through the roughest stages of your grieving process, compounded by your physical and emotional exhaustion.

These guide links here will hopefully help you understand better what you are experiencing and are helping you with the practical details now and in the coming days and weeks:
Human Bereavement: Grieving, Coping and Support Links for Guinea Pig Owners and Their Children
Looking After a Bereaved Guinea Pig
 
I'm so sorry for your loss, stasis is an extrely difficult battle to win, please don't feel like you failed. You tried, Peewee tried, unfortunately sometimes we just can't fix them, but we can give them the kindness of a pain-free passing done out of love.
 
I’m so sorry you had to let Peewee go. Please don’t feel like you have failed him, you have done everything a caring owner could have done and giving Peewee that final act of love was the kindest thing for him :hug:
Sleep tight little Peewee 🌈
 
Thanks guys. We only had him a short time really, 8 months, but he was such a character. So sad to lose him :( I'll miss my neck snuggles.
 
It really doesn't matter how long they are with us, it hurts all the same. You did everything you could for Peewee but unfortunately some health problems are just too much so you absolutely did the right thing by ending the suffering. I've been in this situation a few times and it never gets easier to call, I can honestly say that everytime I have also had a case of the "what ifs?". The guilt and feeling like you could have or should have done more is very normal in bereavement. Please be kind to yourself while you grieve
 
I'm sorry for your loss x
You didn't fail your Peewee, you stepped up and did the right thing, knowing how much it was going to hurt you.
 
I'm sorry for your loss. Quality of life is more important than quantity of life no matter how hard it is. You did everything you could, take comfort in that. Be kind to yourself. Run free Peewee
 
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