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Hope4gem said:
Thanks so much for the kind words. I really do appreciate it. It's currently 5 am here and Penny is still with us but I don't think she's swallowing anymore. I'll gently try a bit more, but then let her rest.
As for me, I'm fully vaccinated but COVID is really knocking me out. I'd be in bed nearly all the time if penny wasn't sick. I'm just so exhausted.
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I’m so sorry that you are suffering with Covid the same time as Penny is so poorly. If she is unable to swallow then sadly I think that maybe her body is shutting down. Recently when I had Ralphie PTS he had refused to take a syringe feed or swallow despite my best endeavours. Wiebke’s guide gives more detail about this A Practical and Sensitive Guide to Dying, Terminal Illness and Euthanasia in Guinea Pigs. I am sure that you will keep her comfy. My thoughts are with you x
 
I’m so sorry, sending you and Penny gigantic hugs, I’ll be thinking of you both. Really hope you don’t feel too terrible with the nasty covid too ❤️xx
 
I’m so sorry. Poor Penny. I hope she is soon at peace and popcorning pain free over the bridge. Take care of yourself. You’ve been through so much recently. ❤️
 
weepweeps said:
I’m so sorry. Poor Penny. I hope she is soon at peace and popcorning pain free over the bridge. Take care of yourself. You’ve been through so much recently. ❤️
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Merab's Slave said:
Hugs and more hugs :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
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VickiA said:
Sending you love at this dreadful time x
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Thanks everyone. It's such a hard time. Words are failing me right now because I'm so exhausted, but I know we'll get through this and be ok. It helps to be on this forum with so many caring members.
 
I’m so, so sorry you’ve had to say goodbye, sending you and the lovely girls big hugs. Really hope you’re ok xx
 
I’m so sorry you lost Penny, I’ve missed your post, I’m so sorry. Hoping you feel a bit better and are recovering :hug:
Just remember she was very loved and had a super life with you all
Sleep tight little Penny 🌈
 
Sorry I haven't been on much lately. It's been hard to be on the forum since losing Penny. But needed to share tonight. Sandy had a rough few days with fighting syringe feeding. Gonna call the vet in the morning and see if we can give her anything else for pain because she's in pain tonight when peeing and pooping. It's just so hard when they're sick.
 
Hope4gem said:
Sorry I haven't been on much lately. It's been hard to be on the forum since losing Penny. But needed to share tonight. Sandy had a rough few days with fighting syringe feeding. Gonna call the vet in the morning and see if we can give her anything else for pain because she's in pain tonight when peeing and pooping. It's just so hard when they're sick.
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So sorry you are having such a hard time atm. Syringe feeding can be so lonely and it’s emotionally draining when you have a poorly piggie. I hope you can get some help for Sandy from the vets, hang in there
 
Bill & Ted said:
So sorry you are having such a hard time atm. Syringe feeding can be so lonely and it’s emotionally draining when you have a poorly piggie. I hope you can get some help for Sandy from the vets, hang in there
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Thank you so much for your kind words. I really appreciate it.
 
Sandy seemed to be in less pain this morning, thank goodness. Still going to call the vet this morning. Perhaps we can have some extra meds on hand in case she needs them. She was fighting syringe feeding a tiny bit less as well so that was good.
 
Hope4gem said:
Sandy seemed to be in less pain this morning, thank goodness. Still going to call the vet this morning. Perhaps we can have some extra meds on hand in case she needs them. She was fighting syringe feeding a tiny bit less as well so that was good.
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Well it took 24 hours, but finally heard back from the vet. Sandy is prescribed buprenorphine which should help with the pain. She's going in on Monday for subcutaneous fluid treatments which should help any calcium buildup that might be contributing to pain. For now she still seems to have a decent quality a life. Running around when she's not in pain eating a lot on her own, but I'll continue to keep a close eye on her and make decisions that are in her best interest.
 
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