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Patrick is unwell again.

I’m sorry Hannah. You’re both really in the wars ☹️ What did they do for him today?
 
I do hope that perhaps this large amount of poop was what the vet referred to when they said they could see it in X-ray/scan. Hope he’s feeling brighter.
 
Siikibam said:
I’m sorry Hannah. You’re both really in the wars ☹ What did they do for him today?
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I’m not to sure, I didn’t phone all day as it’s the vet that told me off for phoning last week.. but it got to 3.30pm and I had to phone as my BF needed to know when he could pick him up! I didn’t get to speak to the vet on the phone, just his assistant who said ‘Patrick hasn’t shown much improvement today’
When Jon went to pick him up the vet said Patrick had poo’d about 20 times, They’d given him more injections and medications. But there was nothing more they can do for him, and he sort of queried why I bought him in today?.. I said to the vet nurse in the morning that I’d bought him in for feeding as no one will be home to look after him and that he was in a lot of pain when he poo’d so I wanted to know why.. Jon said this to the vet, but he just nodded. And said that Patrick has to pass everything himself, nothing they can do about the impaction. Oh and that he hadn’t wanted to eat anything today.
I actually don’t think they critical cared him today..?!

I hope Patrick can make it to Thursday when we have an appointment with Aaron, the brilliant vet!
 
Is he impacted though? I’m sorry you don’t seem to be getting any answers. Fingers crossed for you. Patrick, please make it to Thursday so the good doc can try and figure out what’s going on. Healing wheeks.
 
I’m so sorry you are in such a stressful situation. I hope all goes well both you and Patrick are in my thoughts. I wish I could be there and kick the vet/nurse up the backside . Have hope Hannah. As I said in a previous response my Frankie was exactly the same earlier this year and was up and down to the vets like a yo-yo but we got there in the end.
 
Ah Hannah what a dreadful time you and Patrick are having. Hope Patrick picks up and you can see the good vet on Thursday 🙏
 
Everything crossed he’s still there. Hugs
 
I hope all goes well . My thoughts are with you
 
My partner got home before me. I told him not to tell me if Patrick has passed away until I get home.
He didn’t text me anything. So I knew.
Felt sick driving home, lump in my throat. Get home and Patrick is still with us. In the same shape as he was this morning, being difficult to give CC and depressed and very poorly. Back legs are a bit off again, I guess from not moving.
It’s difficult because I just can’t tell if it’s time to let him go or to keep trying.. hate living an hour away from the vets. And I have another day at work tomorrow. Jons last day though, he’ll be back at lunch time.
 
And he isn’t eating anything else, nor pooping. Perhaps a teeny smochy but.

ive just found Zantac left over from Spike (he died from bloat :( ). But it’s over a year old. Is it best to throw it away as it’s too old? Or could I try it for Patrick.. or best not give anything the vet hasn’t prescribed him?
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I would anticipate that it will have passed its shelf life after a year and may not be effective, but maybe call the vets and ask if there’s anything else they can give you. Has he got any pain relief? X
 
VickiA said:
I would anticipate that it will have passed its shelf life after a year and may not be effective, but maybe call the vets and ask if there’s anything else they can give you. Has he got any pain relief? X
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Thanks Vicki,
He’s on 0.3 of metacam twice a day.
So sad, I just ‘wheeeeeked’ and gave everyone their salad dinner Patrick shuffled out of his bed and flopped his head in the plate and just laid down wanting to eat it but just bring himself to. heartbreaking 😭
I'm worried he can’t eat now because perhaps his teeth are hurting? Wish it was Thursday tomorrow for his appointment!
 
I am so, so sorry Hannah, I wish I could give you a hug right now. You've been through so much with Patrick and it's not the way it should have ended. You did everything you could for him, don't think otherwise - and please be kind to yourself. I know how much this has to hurt. :hug:
 
Such heartbreaking news Hannah. I am so sorry. Patrick was a blessed boy to have you as his mum as you were to have him. Undoubtedly one of the most loved and cared for piggies to have graced this earth. You couldn’t possibly done anymore for him. He will be missed by us all. Be kind to yourself. X
 
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm sure Patrick knew how much you loved him. You took devoted care of him all the way to the rainbow bridge. Sending lots of sympathy. 🌈
 
@Hannah_xx
Sorry for missing this.. . Oh lass I'm so sorry for Patrick . and you guys what you did for that little fella was no more than brilliant. . You so loved that little love . .
I read all and you did everything possible . ..
Big Hugs all round. X
 
Oh Hannah I'm so sorry. You gave Patrick lots of happy todays and that's all piggies need and want. You showed him the final act of love. Sleep well Patrick and have fun at The Rainbow Bridge.
 
Oh Hannah. My heart breaks for you. You gave that little fellow such a wonderful life & did everything that you could for him. I’m so sorry that you’ve had to make the hardest decision any of us ever has to face. Such a brave & loving decision. Sleep tight beautiful Patrick. Big hugs to you sweetie xx
 
So sorry Hannah. Holding you all in my thoughts. Take solace in the loving kindness you gave him and he gave you, and that he is now in peace.
 
So sorry to read this very sad news @Hannah_xx . Your heart must be breaking but remember that you have done the kindest thing for Patrick and he is now out of pain and at peace. Sending you big hugs.:hug:

Sleep tight handsome boy.💕
 
Oh Hannah I’m so sorry for you, sending big hugs to you and your hubby. I know how heartbroken you feel, that despite everything Patrick could not pull through. You have done thee right thing, it’s the last act of kindness we can give them. Take good care of you and hubby x
 
I’m so sorry to hear that. You did everything you could for him and gave him the love and care he deserved. Helping him over the rainbow bridge is included in that so be proud of yourself for doing such a selfless thing.

Don’t forget to take care of yourself too now, as you grieve. Lots of hugs to you. May the pain slowly ease and the happy memories remain.

Sleep tight Patrick 🌈 💞
 
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