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Maud is Very Poorly

I just wanted to update this post with the sad news that we had to help Maud across the rainbow bridge. Even though her lungs were getting better she suddenly started to become bloated and then constipated (which our vet had never seen in 15 years of treating guinea pigs).

Scans and x-ray didn't reveal an underlying cause such as a tumor or blockage and our vet tried everything to help her (even reaching out to other exotics vets) but poor Maud just became more constipated. Her stomach was solid with faeces as she hadn't passed any poops for over a week. Surgery wasn't really an option and even though she was still eating we agreed that PTS was the kindest thing for her. We didn't want to wait until she was in excruciating pain from a ruptured bowel. It was one of the hardest goodbyes, as Maud was still alert and eating but I believe a day too early is better than an hour too late.

We agreed to our vet carrying out a PM as we hope it will help other piggies in the future. Sadly the results were inconclusive. There was no blockage, tumors or lesions. The vet thinks that something (disease / infection maybe) damaged the nerves in her intestine which caused it to stopped moving. He had seen this in rabbits and cats but never in a piggy.

Popcorn free our beautiful girl. Milo will be waiting for you at the rainbow bridge.

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Oh no I am so very sorry to hear this news I was really hoping that your beautiful Maud would pull through popcorn happily over the Rainbow Bridge sweetheart 💕
 
YvonneBlue said:
I just wanted to update this post with the sad news that we had to help Maud across the rainbow bridge. Even though her lungs were getting better she suddenly started to become bloated and then constipated (which our vet had never seen in 15 years of treating guinea pigs).

Scans and x-ray didn't reveal an underlying cause such as a tumor or blockage and our vet tried everything to help her (even reaching out to other exotics vets) but poor Maud just became more constipated. Her stomach was solid with faeces as she hadn't passed any poops for over a week. Surgery wasn't really an option and even though she was still eating we agreed that PTS was the kindest thing for her. We didn't want to wait until she was in excruciating pain from a ruptured bowel. It was one of the hardest goodbyes, as Maud was still alert and eating but I believe a day too early is better than an hour too late.

We agreed to our vet carrying out a PM as we hope it will help other piggies in the future. Sadly the results were inconclusive. There was no blockage, tumors or lesions. The vet thinks that something (disease / infection maybe) damaged the nerves in her intestine which caused it to stopped moving. He had seen this in rabbits and cats but never in a piggy.

Popcorn free our beautiful girl. Milo will be waiting for you at the rainbow bridge.

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Oh no Yvonne. I’m so sorry. You’ve tried your absolute best for Maud. I’m sorry the call to the bridge was just too strong. Sending you massive hugs. ❤️
 
Oh I’m so sorry to hear this Yvonne. It sounds like you & your vets were fighting an invisible enemy and your decision was absolutely the kindest one. Huge hugs to you xx
 
VickiA said:
Oh I’m so sorry to hear this Yvonne. It sounds like you & your vets were fighting an invisible enemy and your decision was absolutely the kindest one. Huge hugs to you xx
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We are wondering if it was the same disease / infection that caused the initial lung damage.
 
I'm so sorry to hear your very sad news. Having had a piggy in severe pain from stasis and bloat I know you did the right thing in saving Maud pain. Sending my very best wishes to you as you grieve.
 
Oh I’m also sad to read about lovely Maud
Sometimes we just never know….
Maud had lived her best life with you all and is reunited with Milo and the rest of the gang
Popcorn freely at RB beautiful Maud
 
Aw I’m so sorry for the sad update 😞 You tried everything you could. It’s always gut wrenching when they’re still alert and eating but you ended Mauds suffering when it became clear how unwell she was and it was made out of love which is the greatest gift we can give (((hugs)))

Sleep tight Maud x
 
I am so sorry you had to let Maud go, you really couldn’t have done any more for her. Take heart that you gave Maud a wonderful and happy life, filled with love and care. She will have known just how much she meant to you both x

Popcorn high with Milo little lady 🌈
 
So sorry to read this sad news Yvonne.
Even when pts is the best and kindest decision it’s still heart wrenching.
Maud had a wonderful life with you so now be gentle with yourself as you grieve.
Hugs 🤗
 
Oh no, poor Maude 😩
You did everything you could for her and made sure she did not suffer in the end.
What a little trooper she was!

RIP beautiful Maude, over the Rainbow Bridge with Milo 🌈❤️
 
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