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Sophie10

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Hello there,
Sadly, my beautiful elderly Guinea Serendipity has been poorly for a while. She currently has meds in the morning and the evening and this keeps her free of discomfort and still enjoying time with her friend (daughter) of nearly 5 years, Feather. She has good days and she has not so good days.... yesterday I booked an appointment for a final trip to the vet as she seemed more wobbly and confused and this had been the case for nearly 2 days (usually she has little episodes that last for a few hours every couple of weeks). Today though, she was ready at the bars of her C and C calling for breakfast and is now out on the grass seemingly happy. Her back legs are a little unsteady but not constantly and she is enjoying the grass with Feather. It is such an emotional roller coaster.... I can't take her down to the vets today having watched her enjoying the sunshine on the grass... so I have cancelled. I just don't know what to do... how can I decide when is this day to be her last day. I am a wreck. She is so loved....
 
Sophie10 said:
Hello there,
Sadly, my beautiful elderly Guinea Serendipity has been poorly for a while. She currently has meds in the morning and the evening and this keeps her free of discomfort and still enjoying time with her friend (daughter) of nearly 5 years, Feather. She has good days and she has not so good days.... yesterday I booked an appointment for a final trip to the vet as she seemed more wobbly and confused and this had been the case for nearly 2 days (usually she has little episodes that last for a few hours every couple of weeks). Today though, she was ready at the bars of her C and C calling for breakfast and is now out on the grass seemingly happy. Her back legs are a little unsteady but not constantly and she is enjoying the grass with Feather. It is such an emotional roller coaster.... I can't take her down to the vets today having watched her enjoying the sunshine on the grass... so I have cancelled. I just don't know what to do... how can I decide when is this day to be her last day. I am a wreck. She is so loved....
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BIG HUGS

It can be ever soo difficult and emotionally taxing with what I call 'wobbles' with my very frail oldies. You never know whether they will somehow rally round or whether that is going to be it. The worst period is all the ups and downs when you come close to the ultimate goodbye. Sadly it is rarely a smooth highway. The emotional upheaval is enormous and very stressful because you equally dread what is coming but you also want it to be over with so you are no longer left hanging and flapping where you are can be buffeted by emotional gusts from all directions and feel helpless and stuck, unable to get ground under your feet and move on; even if the first steps are going to hurt badly. :( :(

Try to cherish every extra day with Serendipity as the blessing and the unexpected gift it is and just try to take it day by day. Focus on the here and on the good things. Fill every remaining day with little shared joys so you add to both your emotional welfare.

When the end finally comes, it is more likely going to be rather quickly and over within a few hours to a day in my own experience with my oldies. It just depends whether an organ gives first - that usually means a natural passing at home - or whether the immune system gives, in which case it often means an emergency trip to the vets. You can never predict what makes it through the gap first to blow up.
Thankfully, my local general vets know and trust me by now (after a dozen years and over 50 losses down the line) that when I am asking them to please squeeze in a mercy pts that it is really that.

We are here for both moral as well as practical support for as long as you need. It would help us if you please bookmarked this thread so we can keep it all together and personalise our support without the need of either side to repeat the situation or any standard advice from us each time. Unlike social media we do not rely on the number of new threads and can provide ongoing support over weeks if needed.

You may find this guide here helpful: A Practical and Sensitive Guide to Dying, Terminal Illness and Euthanasia in Guinea Pigs
 
I am so sorry 💔 I can't imagine the heartbreak you're going through right now. This is such an awful thing to have to decide, and I wish no one ever had to make that decision. It's wonderful to hear that Serendipity is having a happy day today, she sounds like such a lovely little piggy 🩷
 
I’m so sorry that you are in this position. It’s something we all face at some point. Only you can decide when the right day has come, and that day is not today. Watching our piggies decline isn’t always a straight line but more of a wiggly one with better and worse days. Today is a better one, so enjoy it and make memories. Every day with our golden oldies is a blessing. We are here to support you.
 
Wiebke said:
BIG HUGS

It can be ever soo difficult and emotionally taxing with what I call 'wobbles' with my very frail oldies. You never know whether they will somehow rally round or whether that is going to be it. The worst period is all the ups and downs when you come close to the ultimate goodbye. Sadly it is rarely a smooth highway. The emotional upheaval is enormous and very stressful because you equally dread what is coming but you also want it to be over with so you are no longer left hanging and flapping where you are can be buffeted by emotional gusts from all directions and feel helpless and stuck, unable to get ground under your feet and move on; even if the first steps are going to hurt badly. :( :(

Try to cherish every extra day with Serendipity as the blessing and the unexpected gift it is and just try to take it day by day. Focus on the here and on the good things. Fill every remaining day with little shared joys so you add to both your emotional welfare.

When the end finally comes, it is more likely going to be rather quickly and over within a few hours to a day in my own experience with my oldies. It just depends whether an organ gives first - that usually means a natural passing at home - or whether the immune system gives, in which case it often means an emergency trip to the vets. You can never predict what makes it through the gap first to blow up.
Thankfully, my local general vets know and trust me by now (after a dozen years and over 50 losses down the line) that when I am asking them to please squeeze in a mercy pts that it is really that.

We are here for both moral as well as practical support for as long as you need. It would help us if you please bookmarked this thread so we can keep it all together and personalise our support without the need of either side to repeat the situation or any standard advice from us each time. Unlike social media we do not rely on the number of new threads and can provide ongoing support over weeks if needed.

You may find this guide here helpful: A Practical and Sensitive Guide to Dying, Terminal Illness and Euthanasia in Guinea Pigs
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Thank you.... sitting reading these lovely replies in bits.... I will try and take it a day at a time and enjoy snuggles and watch her closely. It is such a difficult time. I also worry deeply for her cagemate/daughter/bestie... they love each other so...
For now though... step by step, one day at a time.
Thank you
 
Cait_lin said:
I am so sorry 💔 I can't imagine the heartbreak you're going through right now. This is such an awful thing to have to decide, and I wish no one ever had to make that decision. It's wonderful to hear that Serendipity is having a happy day today, she sounds like such a lovely little piggy 🩷
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She is such a gorgeous girl... thank you
 
Well.... yesterday was the day... Serendipity went to Rainbow Bridge. We are all devastated. I am heartbroken that I had to make the call but she was suffering. Our amazing vet was wonderful, I was with her when she passed and Feather got to say goodbye - she licked her face all over..😢
I am at a loss..
Feather is lost but she is eating...
Serendipity was so named because she arrived to us in serendipitous, blessed circumstances and we loved her.
😢😢😢
 
I'm so sorry, she had lots of happy todays with you. Sleep well and popcorn high over the rainbow bridge sweet Serendipity ❤️🌈
 
I am so sorry for your loss take some comfort that she is pain free happily popcorning over the Rainbow Bridge but it is still heartbreaking losing them 🌈💔
 
I’m so sorry Serendipity has left for the rainbow bridge. Take care ❤️
 
How sad, I'm so sorry 😢
Give Feather a big cuddle - she'll need you now more than ever.
RIP Serendipity, over the Rainbow Bridge 🌈❤️
 
BIG HUGS

I am so very sorry that Serendipity's day has come but you and Feather have given her the gentlest and most loving journey to the Rainbow Bridge.

Serendipity couldn't have found a better or more caring home. :luv:

Give Feathers and yourself time to get through the roughest of the grieving before making any further plans.
 
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