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Meg has lost weight - a bit worried!

Glad to hear that she is still eating and getting excited for her food. Go on Meg! ❤️
 
She still knows her mind, good on you Meg. Keep your slave on her toes ☺️:wub:
 
Meg has not been eating her grass for breakfast, lunch or dinner over the last few days (and her weight has stayed the same) so I take it that she's been stuffing hay like it's going out of fashion. It's only taken 3-4 months to get her chowing on hay again. I'm so pleased she has decided for herself that she doesn't want grass as she is going to the Boarders soon when we go on holiday.
 
That fab news and will be a great relief, you can go away and have a lovely time without worrying x
 
Well done Meg, glad to hear that you are enjoying your hay again.x
 
That’s great news that she is eating more hay. What a relief for you before you go on holiday! Well done Meg! :yahoo:
 
Sorry I’d totally missed your Meg update, so pleased she’s munching lots of hay! Have a great holiday x
 
Hi Betsy, I have followed your difficult journey with Meg every step of the way. I’m guessing you’re back from your hols but there’s been no updates recently...I’m hoping that Meg is still with you but wondering if she’s gone to Rainbow Bridge hence no updates?
I’m also caring for a poorly 6yr old male piggy called Treacle who weighs in at a very low 703g. I’ve picked up a lot of helpful tips from here on how to try to put some weight on him. He’s under the care of a very good piggy savvy Spanish vet and yesterday he had his teeth filed.
It’s quite exhausting caring for a poorly piggy so I felt your pain every step of the way. They are such dear, gentle little souls who deserve the very best from their hooman parents.
If you are able, please update us with news of dear little Meg xx
 
Oops sorry! Yes we are back from hols. Meg is still here with us and is very much alive! She has gone from strength to strength and although still low in weight (806g this morning) she is back to her old feisty self. She still has half her face paralysed but has learnt a new way of eating (clever girl). She also has a new friend called Patsy who is a
very confident and gentle piggy. Christian and Meg met Patsy while we were in holiday. They all get along famously which is lovely to see.
 
valsie said:
Oh, that’s wonderful news 😍. I’m so happy for you that Meg is still with us and doing so well. Long may it continue xx
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It was a lot of hard work and a lot of love and attention and going to and from the vet and over the Heath every couple of day for grass when Meg couldn't manage hay, but Meg and I finally got to the stage where she was well again (as well as she will ever be). She is no longer separated for meals and just keeps on fighting. She is so strong willed and has such a positive outlook on life. I really thought I was going to lose her which is why I put feelers out at various Rescues so Christian wouldn't be on his own. That is how Pretty Patsy came to join my family.
 
It's amazing how they can adapt! Our Tilly has the most awful teeth, that Simon has seen, but she had learnt how to make them work for her! She eats slightly slower than her friends, but doesn't need any supportive care. Your Meg is clearly another 'very extra special' piggy! xx
 
My Treacle is a little fighter too, he keeps bouncing back when I don’t expect him to. Yesterday he weighed in at 703g and today he was 725g so he’s going in the right direction. Tried the idea of grated sweet potato mixed with his Critical Care and he loves it...eats it straight from the bowl. I’d never have thought of giving sweet potato if I hadn’t seen it on here. This forum is great for support and the first place I turn to in a crisis (after the vet of course!).
Keep being happy Meg 💕
 
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