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ladymary86

ladymary86

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I think one of my precious boys has just died. He was fine this afternoon, but this evening I found him pancaked out, and it looked like he was having trouble walking. I quickly cleaned out the rest of the boys whilst making a vet appointment, looked back at Doug and he was on his side, and breathing in gasps. I think he then died. He’s floppy and not responsive to touch, and I can’t feel a heartbeat but has he gone? I’m sorry for such a question but I just can’t make myself believe he has. When previous pigs have gone it’s been overnight so they’ve gone stiff, but Doug hasn’t.
 
I’m so sorry but it does sound like your piggy has passed.

When this happened to me a few years ago I was also unsure so I wrapped the piggy in a blanket and left them for an hour in a safe place just to make sure he hadn’t moved.

I’m sorry.
 
Sorry but this does sound like he's left for the rainbow bridge. When my precious spud passed it was a very similar but much slower process I cradled spud until the heartbeat stopped but there was about an hour when that was the only sign of life after he'd stopped twitching and gasping. Rigamortice (going stiff) doesn't happen until a few hours after death. It sounds like he didn't suffer for long. If you can let his cagemate see him like this so he can understand and begin to grieve.
 
Thank you for your replies. Doug had passed. I left him for a while so his cage mates and best friend Reg could say goodbye, then I had a long cuddle. He’s now on his way for cremation alone, and when we get him back he’s going in a guinea shaped urn with a photo, footprint and his fur. I miss him so much. I haven’t stopped crying.
 
I’m so sorry. Popcorn high over the bridge Doug.
 
Sending hugs, it’s so distressing when one minute they are fine and the next they have gone. Doug will have known just how much you loved him x

Sleep tight little man 🌈
 
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