Odi had to visit the vet today, totally unplanned, but luckily my usual vet was working and had time to see him.
His molars were completely overgrown again, just two weeks since his last appointment.
If everything is cut into very fine stripes and with enough time, he gets through his veggies all right. At the moment I'm on christmas holiday so I've got enough time but I'm dreading going back to work already.
This evening it took us about 45 minutes to eat his evening lettuce. The girls were finished in about 15 minutes.
I increased the pain meds but eating is slow (and probably still painful). You wouldn't guess by looking at him. He has lost a bit of weight but his fur is still shiny and his eyes are as alert as ever.
Today we had to say goodbye to our lovely boy Odi.
I'm heartbroken but I know it was the right decision to help him onto his last journey.
Something sinister was going on in his jaw. He was fighting until the end because giving up was never on his agenda.
Because of a high dose of pain medication he wasn't too uncomfortable and enjoyed a last helping of parsley and dill just a short while before the last vet trip.
I asked the vet to act as if it was just another dental so that he wouldn't know what was coming. She was happy to go along with this wish because she had grown fond of my sweet boy during the last nearly two years of frequent dental appointments. But afterwards she said that it was the first time that he hadn't put up a fight. He went peacefully.
Sleep tight sweetheart. You will be nissed forever and ever.
So very sorry that you had to make this difficult decision for Odi.
You gave the best possible care and he couldn’t have wanted a more dedicated slave.
It was a joy to have met and cuddled Odi when we visited you.
Be gentle with yourself as you grieve.
Hugs
You knew Odi best and the decision to help him over the Rainbow Bridge was made from love. It is a heartbreaking one. It was lovely to meet Odi and give him a cuddle when we visited. Sleep well lovely boy.
Oh no I’m so sorry you had to make this difficult decision. It was made with love and he’d had a wonderful life with you. Popcorn high over the bridge gorgeous Odi.
So sorry to read this, you must be feeling so sad. I’m glad it was so peaceful.
Be proud of the great love and care you gave him, including right up until the very end. He will have known how very deeply loved he was (and still is). You gave him so many happy days and he couldn’t have been in better hands. Take care as you grieve.
Oh no, I am so sorry to read this news. To have to make such a decision is heartbreaking even though we know it is done out of love. Sending hugs at this sad time and take care of yourself as you grieve. Treasure those happy memories
Sleep tight Odi
The girls are doing fine so far. Their appetites are as big as usual, so no worries there.
They are pickering a bit more than usual, especially my little monster Kylie.
We will see how it will turn out.
I am planning to get a new boar but I'm not sure if Tessy is up to a bonding session. So I'll just see how they get along on their own for a while.
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