Eriathwens piggies

Thankyou, I've decided to give her the chance at surgery, she deserves the chance to try to fight it. I'll let them know tomorrow, it won't be until Monday she can have the surgery.

Shes very tired at the moment however, shes pressed herself against my leg no doubt for the warmth bless her. Her poops are improving at least, hopefully her appetite comes back also.

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I am sorry that it wasn't better news for Hazel. We will keep fingers and paws crossed here for her. ❤️
 
Well today has absolutely sucked, I woke up with my jaw locked, I have tmj issues so..yay. I gave everyone their meds and headed to A and E as it wasn't resolving. I was extremely concerned about Hazel as she hadn't had a syringe feed and seemed very tired when I'd medicated her.

When I got home at 3pm she was no longer able to swallow very well, I fed her as best I could nice and slowly, took some more painkillers and unfortunately fell asleep on the sofa. I woke at 6 to do their vegetables and found her in her forever sleep. I dont think my absence was the cause, but sadly sped up the inevitable. Instead of surgery tomorrow I'll see if I can get a necropsy done to figure out what an earth was going on 😭

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Eriathwen said:
Well today has absolutely sucked, I woke up with my jaw locked, I have tmj issues so..yay. I gave everyone their meds and headed to A and E as it wasn't resolving. I was extremely concerned about Hazel as she hadn't had a syringe feed and seemed very tired when I'd medicated her.

When I got home at 3pm she was no longer able to swallow very well, I fed her as best I could nice and slowly, took some more painkillers and unfortunately fell asleep on the sofa. I woke at 6 to do their vegetables and found her in her forever sleep. I dont think my absence was the cause, but sadly sped up the inevitable. Instead of surgery tomorrow I'll see if I can get a necropsy done to figure out what an earth was going on 😭

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So sorry what an awful day for you. So sorry about little Hazel, been away visiting family and just had a chance to catch up x
 
I’m so very sorry you have lost beautiful Hazel. You did all you could. She felt your love. Popcorn high at the bridge. Take care ❤️
 
So sorry for your loss.
You did everything possible for Hazel and she had a life full of love.
Be gentle with yourself and take care of yourself.
Your health is important too.
Holding you in my heart ♥️
 
So very sorry that you have lost Hazel. Sending you a big hug. 🤗

Sleep well beautiful girl. 🌈❤️
 
The results of Hazel's post mortem showed she was never going to survive from the second she hit the floor. Unfortunately she tore the ureter to one kidney causing it to fail and swell which was the mass they could feel, this all then got stuck to the artery that supplies the legs and caused blood to leak into the bladder.

22 years of keeping, and the one accident ended up being fatal. I'm gutted, but I at least know now what was wrong.
 
Eriathwen said:
The results of Hazel's post mortem showed she was never going to survive from the second she hit the floor. Unfortunately she tore the ureter to one kidney causing it to fail and swell which was the mass they could feel, this all then got stuck to the artery that supplies the legs and caused blood to leak into the bladder.

22 years of keeping, and the one accident ended up being fatal. I'm gutted, but I at least know now what was wrong.
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Oh so sorry, what a shame but don’t blame yourself, these things happen. You look after all these little wonky piggies with such care and devotion. You gave her a wonderful life, full of happiness and that’s what matters :hug:
 
Please be kind to yourself, accidents happen to us all. :hug: I had to rush to the emergency vets last year after Pol leapt out of the fleece bag I use to carry them from upstairs to their run downstairs, she landed on our tiled floor. I was so very lucky that she just had a small cut to her mouth but it could have been very different. I felt awful about what had happened and It was a couple of weeks before i could bring myself to carry them downstairs again. You do such an amazing job looking after all these wonky piggies and Hazel had a life full of love with you. ❤️
 
Thankyou, I'm taking comfort in the fact that even though we only shared 3 years, they were good years for her. Unlike some of the others she was never scared, never starved, abused or neglected. She spent her whole life with her mum who she adored surrounded by friends and was able to pass quietly at home surrounded by them.

I'll never take any pig into the bathroom again without covering the floor in vet bed and bath mats though. This could have been avoided if she just had a softer landing 😔
 
So sorry. I think you were extremely unlucky for such a relatively short fall to have proved fatal. I once had a piggy who had to have his leg amputated following a much higher fall during the night but who sustained no internal injuries. Double checking everything was secure would have prevented that too. Be kind to yourself x
 
I've been sat since last night trying to decide what to do now, in regards to Tilly and Finley. A young enthusiastic male and an older special needs female who can't handle stress well is not an ideal combo, he has been pestering her and mounting her quite a bit, which Hazel used to be a buffer for. I considered which of all the other girls I had could possibly move over to their group, but.. each single one has a web of friendships that meant removing one or two left someone without their favourite friend.

While not ideal, I stopped off at a pet shop while out with my mum who was having a liver scan done, and I found a very small, very scared little dark eyed white baby girl all by herself at the back. So of course, Lilly came home with us, and once I've cleaned out their cage, will meet Finley and Tilly.

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Merab's Slave said:
Lilly is gorgeous and has landed on her paws with you.
Out of a tragedy something good has come.

Hope your mum is ok
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Thankyou, she is helping all round with the grief of Hazel's loss. She has also confirmed that Tilly is probably completely blind now, she could obviously sense Lily was close by, but the way she freezes in the video, she clearly got a bit of a spook at just how close.

Mum is fine thankyou, her scan was clear, and one of the receptionists told her she looked 40 not 60 so that made her day.

 
Seems Paddington has taken quite a shine to baby Lily 🤦‍♀️ and Tilly has spent the morning discussing current events with the other OAPs next door, no doubt complaining about the youth of today!

I'm hoping they show more of an interest in their own cagemates soon once poor Lily is less terrified, otherwise I'm going to have to move Tilly in with Gus and Ebony and go find a friend or 2 for Lily 😑 thats piggy politics for you I suppose! Can't make anything simple. But then I guess it's quite a shock for Lil to be all alone, then suddenly find yourself in a room with 21 others. No wonder she wants to say hello to as many as possible 😅

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Eriathwen said:
I've been sat since last night trying to decide what to do now, in regards to Tilly and Finley. A young enthusiastic male and an older special needs female who can't handle stress well is not an ideal combo, he has been pestering her and mounting her quite a bit, which Hazel used to be a buffer for. I considered which of all the other girls I had could possibly move over to their group, but.. each single one has a web of friendships that meant removing one or two left someone without their favourite friend.

While not ideal, I stopped off at a pet shop while out with my mum who was having a liver scan done, and I found a very small, very scared little dark eyed white baby girl all by herself at the back. So of course, Lilly came home with us, and once I've cleaned out their cage, will meet Finley and Tilly.

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Isn’t Lilly gorgeous 🤞the bonding goes well x
Well it certainly did! 😆
 
I've been really missing getting my evening grumpy headbutts from Hazel.. she really was a little character 😔
Her ashes can be collected at 3 today, it will be nice to have her back home.

I've spent a lot more time than normal sat in the piggy enclosures, and Lily is very slowly learning I'm not going to eat her although she isnt totally convinced, poor thing has only been here a few days, I've barely seen her and she already has about 5 silly nicknames!

Tilly is doing well, although doesn't seem best pleased at the new room mate she's found herself with, hopefully in time she will stop chasing her although admittedly it's nice to see her with a bit of attitude again! I was concerned she was getting quiet and slowing down.
 
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