Please someone help us

[Roselina]

Kim has been in touch today. She still doesn’t think it’s Bordetella that took Odin. I guess it’s just me looking for a way to blame myself. I can’t help questioning everything, and wondering what I could have done differently.

Another very difficult day but we did receive a lovely card from the Cat and Rabbit clinic to offer their condolences and thoughts after Odin’s passing.

I think it’s a natural part of the grief process to wonder what if .... but you know if it was any one of us saying the same you would say ‘ you didn’t do anything wrong and couldn’t have done any more for Odin’
Try to look for positive things in each day - sending hugs to you all
How is Thor today ?

 

[Bradshaw Piggies]

I think it’s a natural part of the grief process to wonder what if .... but you know if it was any one of us saying the same you would say ‘ you didn’t do anything wrong and couldn’t have done any more for Odin’
Try to look for positive things in each day - sending hugs to you all
How is Thor today ?

Thank you. Thor is much better thanks. Kim advises some metacam so he has that. The head tilt disappeared and hasn’t returned, but if it does I will take him straight to C&R for some antibiotics.

 

[Roselina]

Ah I’m pleased Thor is doing well. Take care of yourself x x

 

[Bradshaw Piggies]

I’m so used to him being here with me. I guess now he’s with me in a different way. sorry for the photo spams... I have 1000s of pics and memories of my beautiful boy

 

[Roselina]

The photos are lovely - I can see the love you have for each other - remember those lovely moments.
It’s sad but in time it won’t hurt so much

 

[Zanzan]

Don't apologise....it's lovely to see your pictures. He was incredibly beautiful

 

[Bill & Ted]

So glad Thornis doing better now x
Sending hugs, I can truly understand how gutted you feel, it will ease in time to happy memories

 

[Lady Kelly]

How are you feeling today @Marvel_piggie_squad ?

 

[Bradshaw Piggies]

How are you feeling today @Marvel_piggie_squad ?

It’s a struggle. I’m trying to get on with every day tasks and pop out the house more, but then I feel guilty for getting on with life. Because I don’t want to forget my boy

 

[Betsy]

It’s a struggle. I’m trying to get on with every day tasks and pop out the house more, but then I feel guilty for getting on with life. Because I don’t want to forget my boy

You will never forget Odin. He was a big part of your life. Don't feel guilty Odin wouldn't want you to.

 

[Bill & Ted]

You a grieving for your beautiful boy, its such a sad time but you will come through the other side. Memories will eventually not be so painful. If you need a good cry you give yourself the time you need x

 

[Lady Kelly]

Please be kind to yourself. You guys went through so much together, you really did. I'm not surprised you are finding it hard but please see what we all see in you - that you went above and beyond to provide the best care possible. Sadly, no matter how much effort we put in, they all have to leave us at some point. He went knowing how much he was loved and cared for. Take it easy and remember we are all here for you

 

[Bradshaw Piggies]

Today Kim from C&R called. She has reassured me that I couldn’t have done anymore and that I didn’t miss anything with Odin. She also reassured me that his pneumonia was not of an infectious nature and that there were no upper respiratory issues that we would expect to see with infections (though for obvious reasons she can’t rule anything out entirely without a post mortem). She is very certain that his pneumonia was caused by aspiration due to him being a dental pig. She said I got on top of it early and did everything, but he was very fragile. Plus his jaw issues had seemed to return too.

She said he was very fragile due to all of his problems and that she was amazed that he came back from being so poorly to have the happy few months that he did. She said she puts that down to my wonderful nursing and attentiveness.

all being well, his ashes should be ready to collect on Thursday, so we will do a Xmas eve trip to Northampton. And take the card and presents that Odin wanted his favourite vets to have

 

[Kellykels]

I also blamed myself for my piggies death. It shows you care and if you care so much that you question everything you do that shows you did everything you possibly could. If the vet told you that you did everything you could then you can believe it. You were a good piggy parent and a caring person. Take care of yourself.

 

[Bradshaw Piggies]

I think I need to bring the thread to a close now. I want to remember all the amazing times and the love for my boy. You’ll all still get spammed with Odin pictures no doubt!

but I wanted to say a huge thank you to all of you who have been there this year and helped us through. Every single one of you on here - thank you so much! Hopefully we will all get to meet again someday.

Odin and I couldn’t have survived this year without you. He will always be with me and will always inspire everything I do.

Thank you all so very much