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Meg has lost weight - a bit worried!

Glad to hear Meg's weight has stabilised. Hope she is with you for a while longer.xx
 
Glad to hear she’s stable. And I hope she will last till you’re back from your holiday.

This is one of the threads I keep an eye on. Hugs to you all.
 
Bill & Ted said:
Aw, well I’m sure she will take care of Meg, it’s so good when you have someone you can trust x
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Yes Lucy is lovely. As soon as I met her I just knew she would after my piggies well. Nothing is too much trouble. She knows Meg isn't well and may not live much longer and she is so sympathetic.
 
Jimmie O'Chutt said:
if you have a dilemma about weight loss, better book an appointment at your vet. I myself took my piggy to a couple of days ago just to be sure. It will save you some stress. Hope everything goes well with Meg :)
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Meg has been to 2 different vets. She is on palliative care now. My vet couldn't find out what was wrong so I took her all the way to Northampton (6 hour round trip) twice and they diagnosed partial facial paralysis, arthiritis in Meg's back, a heart murmur and as well as the bad haypoke I was already treating her for which took 5 weeks to get better. I am looking after her as best I can and she is not going to get better.. Please read the whole thread to learn what I have been going through since March. It is very hurtful when a new member comes on to suggest I'm not looking after my piggy properly. I love all my piggies and am dreading the day that Meg toddles off to The Rainbow Bridge.
 
Sorry to hear Meg is still losing weight :(
Does she like sweetcorn? Apparently its good for bulking out guineas & making them put on weight.

Its not recommended for daily use with a healthy piggy, but Meg might put on some weight to give her a bit more time?

Have you tried 'Supreme Recovery'?
All of mine have dived in with gusto from a spoon... Or even the egg cup I mixed it in!
It might be easier for her to control her eating that way than feeling obliged to eat it from a syringe?
None of mine have liked critical care food & I've always had to throw it away :(

Come on Meg keep munching for Mamma :hug:

She knows her Mum loves her & is doing her best for her.

Love & weight gaining vibes being sent your way & a hug for you as you'll probably need it.
:hug: :luv:

Xx
 
ohh, Betsy! I am soo sorry. Meg has been through a lot and so have you. I am sure you are doing all you can and you are great pig mom. Wishing you all the best!
 
I have tried Supreme Recovery with banana and oats and Meg loves it! I'll give that a go tomorrow for breakfast. Good idea @GPTV and thanks for the hug. Hugs are def needed at the mo. It's such a rollercoaster of emotions with a palliative piggy! I don't reckon Meg has any feeling left in the side of the face that the paralysis is on. Every morning I have to gently wipe away dried on cleaning fluid from her eye and she doesn't flinch or make any movement at all whereas on the other side of her face she moves her mouth in response to me touching her.
 
Betsy said:
Meg has been to 2 different vets. She is on palliative care now. My vet couldn't find out what was wrong so I took her all the way to Northampton (6 hour round trip) twice and they diagnosed partial facial paralysis, arthiritis in Meg's back, a heart murmur and as well as the bad haypoke I was already treating her for which took 5 weeks to get better. I am looking after her as best I can and she is not going to get better.. Please read the whole thread to learn what I have been going through since March. It is very hurtful when a new member comes on to suggest I'm not looking after my piggy properly. I love all my piggies and am dreading the day that Meg toddles off to The Rainbow Bridge.
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Of course you are doing your absolute best for beautiful Meg @Betsy, I'm glad her weight is holding and I'm very sorry if some random person who doesn't know you and your piggies could ever suggest otherwise because they couldnt be bothered to read the whole heartbreaking thread :(
Many hugs and piggy kisses and hope Meg still has some happy todays left with you x
 
Sending you big hugs @Betsy it's so hard looking after a poorly piggie. Sending Meg hugs too from one old girl with partial facial paralysis to another. Not being able to move your mouth properly makes eating difficult and tiring, when you are hungry you start off with such enthusiasm but your face gets tired and achy so you give up. Xx
 
Sorry @Betsy, lots of hugs to you too! :hug:
It’s so hard with these palliative piggies, Jess’s poo’s looking small today, hoping it’s this new hay that came Tuesday (she’s not a huge fan) and it’s not her kidneys causing trouble. They worry you so much! She has babycorn most days now and obviously her extras being 770g atm, hope Meg can enjoy it too! ❤️ x
 
It's good the hear Meg's weight has stabilized and she's still happy being a piggy doing piggy things 💕
 
alpacasqueak said:
Sorry @Betsy, lots of hugs to you too! :hug:
It’s so hard with these palliative piggies, Jess’s poo’s looking small today, hoping it’s this new hay that came Tuesday (she’s not a huge fan) and it’s not her kidneys causing trouble. They worry you so much! She has babycorn most days now and obviously her extras being 770g atm, hope Meg can enjoy it too! ❤ x
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The hardest thing is the not knowing when you are going to find them in their forever sleep. I can't help thinking that Meg will be fine one day and not wake up the next.
 
Betsy said:
The hardest thing is the not knowing when you are going to find them in their forever sleep. I can't help thinking that Meg will be fine one day and not wake up the next.
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Try not to worry, I think you are doing so well caring for her, enjoy your holiday too, she will be in good hands x
 
Betsy said:
The hardest thing is the not knowing when you are going to find them in their forever sleep. I can't help thinking that Meg will be fine one day and not wake up the next.
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Yes definitely, because you’ve had the warning it’s going to happen you kind of expect it, not easy like Merab’s Slave says 😔
Really hoping you’ve got lots more happy time together, you’re an amazing piggy slave with all you’ve done for beautiful Meg (and the other lovelies!) x
 
Sending you all and especially Meg lots of love and cuddles. It is very clear to everyone here how much you love your piggies and just how much do for them. What you have done for the lovely Meg is astounding ..... you could not have done more. She has brought a lot of love to you and your family and has gained all that love from you all.
Keep going lovely Meg , keep fighting 🥰
 
Caring for palliative piggies or any pet is such a rollercoaster of emotions, every day you get through is a bonus but the next is filled with dread at what you might find.
You are doing the most amazing jobs @alpacasqueak and @Betsy filled with so much love.
Hope you have many more happy days.
Sending massive hugs to you all.xx
 
@Betsy oh lass the love you giving Meg is wonderful.
To accept your piggie is very poorly and know the result will be rainbow world. . Is very hard to deal with . .
You doing amazing job of giving her wonderful beautiful care. . You know I've done this also with piggies. . In a cuddle I tho tears of love told them I promise they would not suffer . . That's hard but least we can do.
Meg is a love and wow she's a fighter. . Jackie be strong and we here 24/7.
Meg you a little love. :luv:
 
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