Oh Jess, not again! ☹️🙈

[alpacasqueak]

I won’t tell the others but I’m sure Jess is going to be spoilt a lot xx

Haha think they already know, she’s been snuck out for extra special stuff since they both moved in! xx

Wondering whether I should go easy on anything food-wise if she does have the kidney issues? The more I think about it, over the last few months there’s the odd few days where she’s particularly fussy about certain things, normally loves coriander, won’t go near it, even pepper at times and other bits and bobs.
But she hates anything strong-smelling and it depends on the shop you get it at times (just thought fussy piggy like they are!), wondering if it’s been the kidney issues really. Bless her, well she knows what she likes and can tolerate I guess

 

[alpacasqueak]

Sorry for the crappy news bless her

Thanks mate x

 

[Claire W]

Haha think they already know, she’s been snuck out for extra special stuff since they both moved in! xx

Wondering whether I should go easy on anything food-wise if she does have the kidney issues? The more I think about it, over the last few months there’s the odd few days where she’s particularly fussy about certain things, normally loves coriander, won’t go near it, even pepper at times and other bits and bobs.
But she hates anything strong-smelling and it depends on the shop you get it at times (just thought fussy piggy like they are!), wondering if it’s been the kidney issues really. Bless her, well she knows what she likes and can tolerate I guess

Given the prognosis, I would just feed her what she wants to eat. It sounds like she tells you what she does and doesn’t like anyway xx

 

[alpacasqueak]

Given the prognosis, I would just feed her what she wants to eat. It sounds like she tells you what she does and doesn’t like anyway xx

Yeah that’s kind of what I thought, she knows really! Last night she had a bit of dried piggie parcels apple after I got her nails, had a little bit, not fussed on the rest which isn’t like her with sweet stuff! But she knows her little body better than me I suppose!
She’s still tucking in well though, 780g today so more than last week’s weigh in despite being poorly! xx

 

[DMS260820]

Nettles are supposed to be good for kidneys and bladder if you want to pick some and dry them. Just a thought, they do go down well with rabbits and pigs

 

[VickiA]

Given the prognosis, I would just feed her what she wants to eat. It sounds like she tells you what she does and doesn’t like anyway xx

 

[rhymer]

So sorry to hear about Jess. Hope she feels a bit better on her meds. Sending you and Jess massive hugs. Hoping she has many happy days ahead.xx

 

[alpacasqueak]

Nettles are supposed to be good for kidneys and bladder if you want to pick some and dry them. Just a thought, they do go down well with rabbits and pigs

Ooh yes, might get some of those with her grass tomoz and see if she fancies a few dried. Who knows with her though! Sure Luigi will scoff them if not! Cheers mate

 

[alpacasqueak]

So sorry to hear about Jess. Hope she feels a bit better on her meds. Sending you and Jess massive hugs. Hoping she has many happy days ahead.xx

Thanks a lot @rhymer, me too! Thanks for the hugs, need them today! (She says sat on her todd having a cider to drown the sorrows!) Hopefully lots more time with my lady yet, was just saying to my lovely friend it’s the word palliative that got me a bit I think! But could mean days, weeks, months?! So hopefully all of those! xx

 

[alpacasqueak]

Oh good, glad you think so too! She can blooming stuff her face with whatever she pleases then (within reason!)

Just need to tell that little silver fox beast to stop trying the hump thing, had that a couple of times since back now! Doesn’t normally with her (obviously been alone with the girls at the vets so a bit excited we’re all back!), but better not anymore after this spine diagnosis now or he’s going on the naughty step!

 

[Bill & Ted]

Just got back and caught up on Jess @alpacasqueak I’m so sorry it was not quite the diagnosis you were hoping for but you now know what’s wrong with Jess and you can give her lots of cuddles and attention. I’m sure once she’s on Metacam and antibiotics she’ll feel so much better. She’s obviously been in pain bless her, so brave, give her a big hug from me x

 

[alpacasqueak]

Just got back and caught up on Jess @alpacasqueak I’m so sorry it was not quite the diagnosis you were hoping for but you now know what’s wrong with Jess and you can give her lots of cuddles and attention. I’m sure once she’s on Metacam and antibiotics she’ll feel so much better. She’s obviously been in pain bless her, so brave, give her a big hug from me x

Thanks so much, I feel terrible I didn’t go there last time but as everything cleared up before and she’s had no issues I didn’t think much of these little things! She’s nearly 7 and a half and still does the odd wonky popcorn and lots of zoomies!
But hopefully now with long term metacam she’ll do even more bless her! Well can do whatever she wants really, and that was before today as we know! x

 

[piggieminder]

Sending you hugs. I'm so sorry it's not better news. What an amazing life she's had with you though, wishing Jess many more happy days to come.
I'd just feed her what she wants as well. Xx

 

[alpacasqueak]

Well we all finished off the bag of parsley! Unfortunately Aliona’s turned slightly feral again but starting to like me again!
And Luigis just in his little man heaven, with extra herbs!

 

[alpacasqueak]

You can see how much she still climbs etc on pics, an amazing 7 year and 4 month old!

 

[DMS260820]

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Well we all finished off the bag of parsley! Unfortunately Aliona’s turned slightly feral again but starting to like me again!
And Luigis just in his little man heaven, with extra herbs!

She's beautiful. Her missing eye gives her even more character.

 

[DMS260820]

You can see how much she still climbs etc on pics, an amazing 7 year and 4 month old!

She's doing great at that age. My old boy sky got to his 7th year and got the start of arthritis around then. It can be managed really well

 

[YvonneBlue]

Sorry the news wasn't better today. I'm sure you will make every day special for Jess and i hope there are many of them. ❤

Big hugs from me and the piggies.xx

 

[alpacasqueak]

Thanks @piggieminder, Jess will most definitely be stuffed full of whatever she pleases then! Xx

Thanks a lot @YvonneBlue, really hope so! xx

 

[David Piggie Lover]

Haha think they already know, she’s been snuck out for extra special stuff since they both moved in! xx

Wondering whether I should go easy on anything food-wise if she does have the kidney issues? The more I think about it, over the last few months there’s the odd few days where she’s particularly fussy about certain things, normally loves coriander, won’t go near it, even pepper at times and other bits and bobs.
But she hates anything strong-smelling and it depends on the shop you get it at times (just thought fussy piggy like they are!), wondering if it’s been the kidney issues really. Bless her, well she knows what she likes and can tolerate I guess

Hello. Sorry to hear about Jess . You being very brave and so is piggie. . .. that word pallative is a gut one. . .but gives you a chance to make her comfy and spoil her. I had Cocoa and When I was told . . Picked her up tho tears and promised her she would not suffer. . Took her home and she partyed on ex treats and we had 3 months of love.
Food why I'm replying on this message she went crazy for Beetroot lol even vet was suprised. . I thought why not . . You spoil your girl. . .

 

[alpacasqueak]

Hello. Sorry to hear about Jess . You being very brave and so is piggie. . .. that word pallative is a gut one. . .but gives you a chance to make her comfy and spoil her. I had Cocoa and When I was told . . Picked her up tho tears and promised her she would not suffer. . Took her home and she partyed on ex treats and we had 3 months of love.
Food why I'm replying on this message she went crazy for Beetroot lol even vet was suprised. . I thought why not . . You spoil your girl. . .

Thanks so much for your kind words David. Don’t know if I’m being brave, Jess certainly is and always has been bless her!
The way you cared for gorgeous Cocoa was amazing and very touching so I hope I can make Jess’s remaining time just as special She loves her bistro salad and a bit of beetroot too! But she’ll be getting whatever she wants! xx

 

[Rivervixen]

Sorry to hear your bad news, I hope things get better for her and may she have many happy days ahead

 

[David Piggie Lover]

Thanks so much for your kind words David. Don’t know if I’m being brave, Jess certainly is and always has been bless her!
The way you cared for gorgeous Cocoa was amazing and very touching so I hope I can make Jess’s remaining time just as special She loves her bistro salad and a bit of beetroot too! But she’ll be getting whatever she wants! xx

That's amazing That's what i used bistro salad . . She picked all the beetroot out and loved it. . . So I was in supermarket picking the bags with most root in.
Send Jess my love. X

 

[Bill & Ted]

That's amazing That's what i used bistro salad . . She picked all the beetroot out and loved it. . . So I was in supermarket picking the bags with most root in.
Send Jess my love. X

I always get Bristro salad for Ted when his teeth play up, it kept him going once after a poor dental for 5 weeks, loved the beetroot in it.

 

[Merab]

How are you and Jess today?

 

[Bill & Ted]

Sorry bistro salad!

 

[alpacasqueak]

How are you and Jess today?

Sorry everything caught up with me so lost half of yest with my wonky brainFirst fit in ages, been sticking to partials, so a bit annoying!
But we’re doing ok though thanks @Merab's Slave She’s a bit sleepier than normal and off a lot of her veg but doing well thanks, not seen much blood which is great too. They’ll be coming out for playtime and a cage clean soon so she can have a little plod around
Hope you’re ok xx

 

[alpacasqueak]

Sorry strike that, a bit more blood today but she’s content having a bit of banana

 

[alpacasqueak]

Thanks for everyone’s support with Jess, it’s really meant the world to me

We’ve not had much blood for a couple of days thankfully, obviously she’s very sleepy, even more than usual which has been a worry but today’s a particularly bad day for her. I found some poo which had a ‘bloody coating’ (don’t know how else to describe it) in her bed this morning, none on her or anywhere else. She’s had her pellets and veg (well the greens, off pepper and coriander etc) but not had much hay.

I’ve never dealt with kidney issues in pigs of course so all new to me, she’s an amazing little girl with an amazing pain threshold so I don’t know if I’m being mean thinking of syringe feeding her soon, am I just prolonging her suffering? She’s happy out munching for a little while then sleeps solidly for three hours so she’s not herself but not seeming hugely in pain. Obviously could be hiding it but she’s on metacam.
She’s such an oldie I’m just getting myself worked up a bit I think, she does sleep a lot but I can’t handle the thought I’m making her more unhappy. Hates me atm with her meds and hiding from me when it’s time, I don’t want to hurt her forcing food into her but also this could just be her fighting off the infection and needs the help.
She’s been on the sulfatrim and metacam since Monday, know kidneys are a nightmare so I’m not sure if I need to give her more time. Aaaargh, she’s such a worry atm!
Thanks for any help, a bit alone here not knowing what to do for the best x

 

[Bill & Ted]

Thanks for everyone’s support with Jess, it’s really meant the world to me ❤

We’ve not had much blood for a couple of days thankfully, obviously she’s very sleepy, even more than usual which has been a worry but today’s a particularly bad day for her. I found some poo which had a ‘bloody coating’ (don’t know how else to describe it) in her bed this morning, none on her or anywhere else. She’s had her pellets and veg (well the greens, off pepper and coriander etc) but not had much hay.

I’ve never dealt with kidney issues in pigs of course so all new to me, she’s an amazing little girl with an amazing pain threshold so I don’t know if I’m being mean thinking of syringe feeding her soon, am I just prolonging her suffering? She’s happy out munching for a little while then sleeps solidly for three hours so she’s not herself but not seeming hugely in pain. Obviously could be hiding it but she’s on metacam.
She’s such an oldie I’m just getting myself worked up a bit I think, she does sleep a lot but I can’t handle the thought I’m making her more unhappy. Hates me atm with her meds and hiding from me when it’s time, I don’t want to hurt her forcing food into her but also this could just be her fighting off the infection and needs the help.
She’s been on the sulfatrim and metacam since Monday, know kidneys are a nightmare so I’m not sure if I need to give her more time. Aaaargh, she’s such a worry atm!
Thanks for any help, a bit alone here not knowing what to do for the best x

Hope she picks up soon Becci