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Feeling guilty - lumpy pig

Melly78

Melly78

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Hi all, so I’m writing this as I feel I am the worst piggy mummy ever.
I took my Poppy to the vets back in August with a strange oozy lump on the top of her hind leg, not an abscess. The vet wasn’t sure what it was, she said it was mostly fat and fur when she tried to Lance it. She suggested a removal if it grew again. What I haven’t mentioned is the stress and anxiety I had to overcome just to get in the door (due to shielding where possible).
So life went on and I visually checked the lump on a regular basis and it didn’t seem to change much. Then, I took my eyes off it for a few weeks, when I went back into my work (we produce vaccine storage so it’s a tiny bit busy). Then I noticed yesterday eve, during cuddle time, that the lump had grown to the size of a golf ball. I made a vets appointment, for today. I feel sooooo bad, I’ve let her down so much.
The vet was very abrupt and basically gave me the option of leg amputation or palliative care. I generally always opt for lump removals (where justified), but because of the COVID situation, I didn’t go for it when I should have and now it’s too late :( Poppy was a rescue and I think she’s nearly 5, so not young.
I’m going to spoil her rotten and keep her on pain relief. I don’t know how long we have, but she’s still active, eating and happy, so I hope she can stay that way over Xmas, at least. I’ve made a vets appointment on Xmas eve in case she were to go down hill. I wish Id given her a few more months, but I can’t change it now ☹️Xx
 
You are a wonderful slave, who has given your piggy a good life and taken her to the vet when needed.
Lumps can grow, very, very fast, and the reality is that most people don't give their piggy a hands on examination every day.

Enjoy the time you have left and spoil her rotten.
Remember that she doesn't know - she just knows she is loved.
 
So sorry for your situation.
You have done the very best possible for Poppy.
Please don’t beat yourself up with “what if....”

Build lots of good memories in the time she has left and be kind to yourself
 
Please don’t feel guilty. There is no right or wrong answer but you are doing the very best for your piggy.

Please remember that the grieving process starts now. Make lots of memories and take lots of photos. Poppy will let you know when it’s time to say goodbye. I hope you have lots of time left together yet x
 
I have noticed the cost of a consultation has massively increased. I’m not undermining what they do, they’re amazing, but I def need to add a few more pennies to my emergency guinea piggy savings account 🙄
 
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