Peppers poorly 😭

[weepweeps]

Pepper is still very very slowly losing weight still so I’ve started offering him (and greedy boy Pebble ) pellet mush with Pro C in it. They both love eating it from my hand

 

[Claire W]

Come on Pepper, get munching. Glad you (and Pebble) are enjoying your critical care

 

[fluffysal]

Oh no! Eat up Pepper

 

[weepweeps]

I feel like a vet visit is in order but he seems so good in himself I think I’m just trying to convince myself there’s nothing wrong with him.

 

[Merab]

Sorry that Pepper is still losing weight.
Mystery weight loss isn’t easy to deal with.
Maybe a vet visit would help as sometimes there’s an issue that’s difficult to find.

 

[weepweeps]

He’s in the hay pile constantly. He’s eating veg, peas, pellet mush. Everything and seems well in himself. It’s just this pesky weight issue.

 

[Merab]

Micah was the same - good appetite, ate well but kept losing weight.
It took months before the vet found the issue

 

[Claire W]

How old is Pepper? I’m wondering if he’s losing muscle mass due to aging but I think a vet check would be a good idea. Mystery weight loss is so stressful x

 

[weepweeps]

He’s three and a half. So quite young I hope.

 

[Claire W]

Yes he’s a bit young to be losing muscle mass then x

 

[Bill & Ted]

Poor Pepper, I agree 3.5 years is a bit young to lose muscle mass that they start to do as they get older. A vet check might help put your mind at ease

 

[weepweeps]

So I took Pepper to the vets today as his breathing seemed to becoming more of an effort for him. His sides were squeezing in with each breath.

The vet said his lungs and heart sounded ok. She couldn’t really find anything else wrong with him. She said she thinks he’s either in pain or he has a tumour somewhere.

She gave pain relief and I need to monitor him and his weight for a week or so. He’s eating so well. He was munching on hay the whole way to the vets.

Poor Pepper

 

[CTWC]

So I took Pepper to the vets today as his breathing seemed to becoming more of an effort for him. His sides were squeezing in with each breath.

The vet said his lungs and heart sounded ok. She couldn’t really find anything else wrong with him. She said she thinks he’s either in pain or he has a tumour somewhere.

She gave pain relief and I need to monitor him and his weight for a week or so. He’s eating so well. He was munching on hay the whole way to the vets.

Poor Pepper

Poor guy

 

[Bill & Ted]

Oh poor Pepper, I hope he hasn’t got a tumour. Don’t these piggies give us sleepless nights

 

[Claire W]

Aw poor Pepper Fingers crossed he hasn’t got a tumour x

 

[rhymer]

As poor Pepper. Hope he's feeling better soon.xx

 

[weepweeps]

Pepper is still very very slowly losing weight still so I’ve started offering him (and greedy boy Pebble ) pellet mush with Pro C in it. They both love eating it from my hand

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My Mother-in-law thought I was feeding them poo.

 

[Siikibam]

I hope Pepper perks up soon and you can find out the cause.

 

[Merab]

I do hope it isn’t a tumour but make sure you and Pepper have lots of happy todays and make good memories anyway

 

[weepweeps]

I do hope it isn’t a tumour but make sure you and Pepper have lots of happy todays and make good memories anyway

We had a wonderful cuddle after his pain meds this evening. Lots of kisses from me and him. He’s such a kind piggy

 

[fluffysal]

He will make it easy for you to cherish every day

 

[weepweeps]

He will. I hope I have lots more happy days with him

 

[Viennese Furbabies]

Sending lot's of healing vibes!

 

[Wheekallweek]

Aw poor Pepper. Hopefully the painkillers will do the job and he's feeling better soon!

 

[weepweeps]

Aw poor Pepper. Hopefully the painkillers will do the job and he's feeling better soon!

He seems ok. Eating hay, veggies and pellets.

He’s still squeezing his sides in when breathing and making a tiny owl sound.

I said to my husband today that as long as he is begging for food and eating hay and walking around the cage then I will continue the pain meds. But when he decides he’s had enough I will help him over the bridge.

Does that sound fair? There’s no point syringe feeding if he has a tumour as the vet said surgery for tumours is complicated.

 

[Merab]

That sounds like a very good plan to me

 

[Bill & Ted]

He seems ok. Eating hay, veggies and pellets.

He’s still squeezing his sides in when breathing and making a tiny owl sound.

I said to my husband today that as long as he is begging for food and eating hay and walking around the cage then I will continue the pain meds. But when he decides he’s had enough I will help him over the bridge.

Does that sound fair? There’s no point syringe feeding if he has a tumour as the vet said surgery for tumours is complicated.

That’s sounds like exactly what I do. If Pepper has a zest for life then enjoy your time with him and let him guide you

 

[weepweeps]

That sounds like a very good plan to me

Thank you. Just needing a bit of reassurance that I’m making the best decision I can in the circumstances.

 

[weepweeps]

That’s sounds like exactly what I do. If Pepper has a zest for life then enjoy your time with him and let him guide you

Thank you. It’s good to hear I’m making a good decision for Pepper.

 

[Betsy]

Thank you. It’s good to hear I’m making a good decision for Pepper.

Of course you are! You know him best and will always make the right decision because it's based on love.