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Please someone help us

Dealing with the anxiety and worry daily is the biggest struggle. I find it hard to focus on anything else, or eat, or sleep because I worry about him so much. Very exhausting 😔
 
Update:

Emergency visit to C&R today. Odin has pneumonia 😔 they think most likely an aspiration pneumonia as he’s most likely inhaled food when he had problems with his teeth.

He’s on Zithromax, Frusol and his usual Loxicom and Tramadol. He also sits in the steamy bathroom
at home twice a day (as recommended by the vets) to give him some nebulising time.

he’s not unhappy; he’s very active, a good appetite (though there is some weight loss), pop corns a lot and is always chasing his cage mate Thor.
while he is happy, we are treating him and giving him the best chance we can.

anyone else any experience of pneumonia? It terrifies me as I’ve heard it’s always fatal.
 
Oh dear, poor Odin! He really doesn't have the best luck health wise :hug:
I don't have personal experience of pneumonia, but I don't think it is always fatal. Hopefully someone with more experience will be along shortly to advise. Sending healing vibes to Odin and hugs to you xx
 
Hi! I've had some cases of pneumonia on my job. This illness could be long as hell so armor with patience, the main thing is that he keeps eating and doesn`t show any sign of discomfort, specially breathing. I could only said to you not to relax even he seems fine, because the problem is that he could stop eating and that's why pneumonia is really fatal.
Be very strict to the vet advise, don't avoid or replace a single thing, pneumonia is battled with persistance.
I had a patient that had pneumonia for two long months, he stopped eating several times, he was really weak and he was really young but fourtunally, he made it! He lost his hearing and a little bit of eyesight, but he is a very very happy piggy and the sweetest.
So, take patience and best of luck!
 
I’m so sorry Nichola, hope you’re ok. :hug:
I really don’t have a huge experience with pneumonia, had a ratty with it years back but he fought it, it’s definitely not always fatal so try not to worry. Really hope the meds kick in quickly and your little man gets over it with no (more) troubles.
Poor Odin and you, he’s definitely building up quite a health history at the vets! Sure he can beat this like everything else, he’s amazing! Especially with you behind him xx
 
Poor Odin, and what a terrible time you have been through.

I also have had experience of Pneumonia twice in 20 years. Each time they pulled through. One was very bad and in a state of collapse, but she did ultimately come through and lived a very happy life for several years after. Frusol I think was the life saver for her. She had a lot of fluid on her lungs and she had several injections of Frusol (I had to plead with the vet as he wasnt my usual one and wanted her pts!) but one that evening as an emergency and one the next morning with continued use by mouth after and she started to recover quickly. That and the combinations suggested (steam, antibiotics, anti inflammatories and a lot care) got her through.

From what I have read, with you as his carer and Odin being a proper little fighter (I find there are certain pigs who just fight through anything and they are the ones who recover well) I am confident he will be fine :-)
 
Marvel_piggie_squad said:
Update:

Emergency visit to C&R today. Odin has pneumonia 😔 they think most likely an aspiration pneumonia as he’s most likely inhaled food when he had problems with his teeth.

He’s on Zithromax, Frusol and his usual Loxicom and Tramadol. He also sits in the steamy bathroom
at home twice a day (as recommended by the vets) to give him some nebulising time.

he’s not unhappy; he’s very active, a good appetite (though there is some weight loss), pop corns a lot and is always chasing his cage mate Thor.
while he is happy, we are treating him and giving him the best chance we can.

anyone else any experience of pneumonia? It terrifies me as I’ve heard it’s always fatal.
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Absolutely not always fatal! I won’t lie! I did lose a piggy to it, earlier this year, but I’ve had many recover.
When Ted came to stay with me during the first lockdown, he aspirated some food, within days of arriving. His breathing was awful and deteriorating rapidly. I’ll be honest, I didn’t think he’d recover, but as @Bill & Ted will confirm, he made a complete recovery! 😊
 
furryfriends (TEAS) said:
Absolutely not always fatal! I won’t lie! I did lose a piggy to it, earlier this year, but I’ve had many recover.
When Ted came to stay with me during the first lockdown, he aspirated some food, within days of arriving. His breathing was awful and deteriorating rapidly. I’ll be honest, I didn’t think he’d recover, but as @Bill & Ted will confirm, he made a complete recovery! 😊
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Ted the fighter as always! :luv:
 
Oh, so sorry Odin is poorly. He has two major plus‘s on his side, he’s with wonderful vets and he has you who will give him all the care he needs x
Ted aspirated food while at Debbie’s, he was already in a poor state after suffering a terrible dental at a local exotics vet near home. I was glad Debbie was looking after him to be honest, and he was near to Simon and Kim, he pulled through amazingly thanks to Debbie’s amazing care.
Fingers crossed for your beautiful boy x
 
Thank you all. We’ve just got home now. He’s gone pop Corning around his house with Thor. Blissfully unaware of the Zithromax solution he will be having this evening 🙈

thank you all for your support. I think you all know how much I would do for Odin, so fingers crossed we can beat this too!
 
Update: we are managing to keep Odin’s weight up. He’s active and eating. I top him up with syringe feeding anyway, with added probiotics and vitamin C. It’s just his breathing that’s not improving (there’s no noise, but his sides are working very hard).

we decided to treat him with Zithromax antibiotic. It was that or Sulfatrim. I’m just wondering if we have chosen the right one? Are they totally different antibiotics?
 
Marvel_piggie_squad said:
Update: we are managing to keep Odin’s weight up. He’s active and eating. I top him up with syringe feeding anyway, with added probiotics and vitamin C. It’s just his breathing that’s not improving (there’s no noise, but his sides are working very hard).

we decided to treat him with Zithromax antibiotic. It was that or Sulfatrim. I’m just wondering if we have chosen the right one? Are they totally different antibiotics?
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Zithromax is by far the best for respiratory issues xx
 
So sorry to hear about lovely Odin - I hope you’re ok too! Sending positive vibes and hope he makes a speedy recovery. It’s great you’re keeping his weight up and he’s still happy and pop corning! :hug:
 
I think my gorgeous boy is losing his fight today.
he can’t breathe, he’s not eating or moving around and his lips look bluer.

has anyone any advice for me to help him? And to keep him comfortable?
 
I’m so sorry @Marvel_piggie_squad, massive hugs. Really don’t have experience with piggies with pneumonia so hopefully someone else will be on to help very soon but I’m thinking of you and Odin and here if you need me. Really hope he feels better soon xx
 
Thinking of you and sending big hugs x Poor Odin, would be breath easier in a steamy bathroom? Try and get some food into him if you can. Can you get an emergency appt locally? I’m so sorry, you’ve been through so much with him x
 
So sorry for your loss. It's so heartbreaking when you lose a piggy especially one that has fought so hard with your help to stay here. He passed over the Rainbow Bridge surrounded by love and that is a wonderful thing. The call of the Rainbow Bridge was too strong and he just had to leave you and Thor and go. Sleep well little guy and enjoy the Rainbow Bridge.
 
So so sad, I’ve been following this too and it’s heartbreaking. What a special piggy. I agree with everything Anyar said. He couldn’t have asked for a better owner. You gave him the best possible chance throughout all of this and dedicated so much time, love and care to him. Sometimes there is just nothing more that can be done, it’s so hard. Take care of yourself and thinking of you.
 
I’m so sorry for your loss, you have gone above and beyond for little Odin and he fought so hard. RIP little one 🌈❤️
 
Oh Nichola, I don’t know what to say, just shed tears over your amazing boy, I’m so sorry. He’s battled so hard this year, such a fighter bless him, and all because of you fighting for him too. You’ve done everything you could to help him and are such a brilliant owner and mum. Massive hugs, really hope you’re ok xx
Sleep tight beautiful Odin xx
 
You already know how very sad I am, to hear that Odin has lost his fight! However, I just wanted to say that when I lose one of our special TEAS piggies, I try and concentrate on how much extra, good quality, life I enabled them to have and I celebrate that! What you gave your boy was amazing! He was a lucky boy to have had you in his life! Sending lots of virtual hugs! x
 
Ohhhh I'm in tears as I read this. You must be heartbroken. Odin had supporters from all over the world and that makes him very very special indeed. He will be with you always 💜
 
I’m so sad Odin has lost this battle - he was a an amazing little fighter - he will be making new friends at Rainbow bridge and he is at peace. I’m so sorry for you and your family. You have had such a hard time this year. Take care of yourself and always remember you went above and beyond for your piggies, you could not have done anymore - Odin’s passing will leave a big hole in your life so keep in touch with all of us here to support you
 
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