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Preparing for death

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Hi all. I hate to make this post and my eyes are filled with tears at the moment, but i need some help with preparing for the death of a guinea pig. Penny, my 7 year old little lady, is showing her time is close. She really dipped in the past two weeks and shes seeing a vet tomorrow, but i dont expect any good news to come from it. I knew this time was coming, but i feel like i dont know what to do or how to prepare if that makes sense. Is there anything at all i can do to make her more comfortable when i know for sure that it could be days or even hours from happening? I want the process to be as smooth as possible for my baby....my heart hurts so much to write this but i know its important. Please, be kind with me.
 
I’m so sorry for you both, sending hugs at this sad time for you
I hope little Penny slips away peacefully over the bridge when the time comes
 
So sorry to read this.
My heart goes out to you as I am in the same situation.
The best we can do is create a calm and peaceful environment.
Ensure food is available but allow Penny to set her own pace.
I am giving Jemimah Metacam now to ensure she is pain free and beyond that leaving her in peace and praying that she will sleep away peacefully and quickly now.
Holding you in my heart
 
I too am in the same situation with Meg. She's still eating but very slowly as she has total facial paralysis on one side, she is on Metacam (what doesn't dribble out of her mouth that is) and her brother Christian has been guarding her these last couple of days. I am giving her her last happy todays.
 
Bill & Ted said:
I’m so sorry for you both, sending hugs at this sad time for you
I hope little Penny slips away peacefully over the bridge when the time comes
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Thank you, i truly appreciate it ❤️
 
Merab's Slave said:
So sorry to read this.
My heart goes out to you as I am in the same situation.
The best we can do is create a calm and peaceful environment.
Ensure food is available but allow Penny to set her own pace.
I am giving Jemimah Metacam now to ensure she is pain free and beyond that leaving her in peace and praying that she will sleep away peacefully and quickly now.
Holding you in my heart
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So sorry your going through the same. Penny’s arthritis has gotten worse as well so i hope that if she still has some time left, that i can get her started on it so shes in 0 pain. Best of wishes to you and your piggy baby ❤️
 
Betsy said:
I too am in the same situation with Meg. She's still eating but very slowly as she has total facial paralysis on one side, she is on Metacam (what doesn't dribble out of her mouth that is) and her brother Christian has been guarding her these last couple of days. I am giving her her last happy todays.
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So sorry to hear about your meg. I hope the best for you and her. ❤️
 
It's so hard 😥

My girl went downhill Thursday 28th May. I managed to get her an appointment at the vets the next day. An initial examination was not good news. I could either have her PTS or book her in for the Monday for an xray and potential surgery.

How to decide that.

She was 4 and a half I believe (adopted as an adult). I held her and her eyes didn't say "let me go", they said "give me a chance", so I booked her in for the Monday.

She had one last weekend with us. Mostly she was outside in the run on the grass. She'd chill on a flattened fleece tunnel then have a graze then hop back on and rest. She had a few veggies when she went back in the hutch each day. But she seemed peaceful. I knew in my heart of hearts I was going to lose her. But I do believe I did the right thing by her (by letting her come home on the Friday).

The xray on the Monday was not good. I sent her to the Rainbow Bridge, told her her sister (who we lost in March) would be waiting for her.

Just love her, tell her you love her. Cry. But be gentle with yourself too.

Piglets live for the here and now. Even though we love them forever ❤️
 
Piggylove82 said:
It's so hard 😥

My girl went downhill Thursday 28th May. I managed to get her an appointment at the vets the next day. An initial examination was not good news. I could either have her PTS or book her in for the Monday for an xray and potential surgery.

How to decide that.

She was 4 and a half I believe (adopted as an adult). I held her and her eyes didn't say "let me go", they said "give me a chance", so I booked her in for the Monday.

She had one last weekend with us. Mostly she was outside in the run on the grass. She'd chill on a flattened fleece tunnel then have a graze then hop back on and rest. She had a few veggies when she went back in the hutch each day. But she seemed peaceful. I knew in my heart of hearts I was going to lose her. But I do believe I did the right thing by her (by letting her come home on the Friday).

The xray on the Monday was not good. I sent her to the Rainbow Bridge, told her her sister (who we lost in March) would be waiting for her.

Just love her, tell her you love her. Cry. But be gentle with yourself too.

Piglets live for the here and now. Even though we love them forever ❤
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I really can’t decide whether to ‘love’ or be sad as a response.
So sorry you’ve been through this too.
 
I too have the desire to love and be sad to your post @Piggylove82 what a wonderful life your piggie must have had with you. I truly believe when it's time to let them go they let you know with their eyes. I have had this experience with piggies and a cat I had a very close relationship with.

Sending all of you with terminal piggies much love and best wishes at a very difficult time.
 
Piggylove82 said:
It's so hard 😥

My girl went downhill Thursday 28th May. I managed to get her an appointment at the vets the next day. An initial examination was not good news. I could either have her PTS or book her in for the Monday for an xray and potential surgery.

How to decide that.

She was 4 and a half I believe (adopted as an adult). I held her and her eyes didn't say "let me go", they said "give me a chance", so I booked her in for the Monday.

She had one last weekend with us. Mostly she was outside in the run on the grass. She'd chill on a flattened fleece tunnel then have a graze then hop back on and rest. She had a few veggies when she went back in the hutch each day. But she seemed peaceful. I knew in my heart of hearts I was going to lose her. But I do believe I did the right thing by her (by letting her come home on the Friday).

The xray on the Monday was not good. I sent her to the Rainbow Bridge, told her her sister (who we lost in March) would be waiting for her.

Just love her, tell her you love her. Cry. But be gentle with yourself too.

Piglets live for the here and now. Even though we love them forever ❤
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What a lovely last weekend for her to have. She wasn't ready before but by Monday she was I think we and them know when it is time.
 
Aw, beautiful Penny, she had a wonderful life with you 💕 so sorry you’ve lost her x
 
Piggylove82 said:
It's so hard 😥

My girl went downhill Thursday 28th May. I managed to get her an appointment at the vets the next day. An initial examination was not good news. I could either have her PTS or book her in for the Monday for an xray and potential surgery.

How to decide that.

She was 4 and a half I believe (adopted as an adult). I held her and her eyes didn't say "let me go", they said "give me a chance", so I booked her in for the Monday.

She had one last weekend with us. Mostly she was outside in the run on the grass. She'd chill on a flattened fleece tunnel then have a graze then hop back on and rest. She had a few veggies when she went back in the hutch each day. But she seemed peaceful. I knew in my heart of hearts I was going to lose her. But I do believe I did the right thing by her (by letting her come home on the Friday).

The xray on the Monday was not good. I sent her to the Rainbow Bridge, told her her sister (who we lost in March) would be waiting for her.

Just love her, tell her you love her. Cry. But be gentle with yourself too.

Piglets live for the here and now. Even though we love them forever ❤
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I appreciate this. I have my appointment in an hour and we’ll have to see what they say. Its so hard that i cant even be in the room with penny during examination, but i cant avoid this trip. I know even if she springs back, she still probably would only have a few more months. She seems so tired and weak but has been extra sweet with me, i wonder if she just knows like some animals do. I still show up to her cage to spot clean with the same excitement and have my little conversation with her. I'm just happy she doesnt feel the same fear and sadness i do rn. Well, wish me luck ❤️
 
Caffee said:
Hi all. I hate to make this post and my eyes are filled with tears at the moment, but i need some help with preparing for the death of a guinea pig. Penny, my 7 year old little lady, is showing her time is close. She really dipped in the past two weeks and shes seeing a vet tomorrow, but i dont expect any good news to come from it. I knew this time was coming, but i feel like i dont know what to do or how to prepare if that makes sense. Is there anything at all i can do to make her more comfortable when i know for sure that it could be days or even hours from happening? I want the process to be as smooth as possible for my baby....my heart hurts so much to write this but i know its important. Please, be kind with me.
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I regret to update that penny is no longer with us. The vet said she was showing stages that she was nearing and preparing for death, with her age and her condition medicating her would of done more harm then good. Thank you all for your good wishes. I'm just glad i got to spend 7 amazing years with such an amazing little lady of a guinea pig.
 
I’ve just seen your thread. I am so sorry for your loss. 7 years is an amazingly good lifespan for a piggy, but whatever time we have with them is never enough. You loved her and cared for her enough to let her go peacefully to the Rainbow Bridge. That’s the kindest thing we can do for our treasured family members. Big hugs x
 
VickiA said:
I’ve just seen your thread. I am so sorry for your loss. 7 years is an amazingly good lifespan for a piggy, but whatever time we have with them is never enough. You loved her and cared for her enough to let her go peacefully to the Rainbow Bridge. That’s the kindest thing we can do for our treasured family members. Big hugs x
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Thank you ❤️ Heres a good picture of her just to lighten things up a bit, its one of my favorites of her...
 

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Caffee said:
I regret to update that penny is no longer with us. The vet said she was showing stages that she was nearing and preparing for death, with her age and her condition medicating her would of done more harm then good. Thank you all for your good wishes. I'm just glad i got to spend 7 amazing years with such an amazing little lady of a guinea pig.
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I'm so so sorry. You will never forget those 7 years of your life that you spent taking care of her, loving her, giving her a good life. Treasure your photos and memories of her. They will be painful to look at right now. Your tears will hide your smile. In time, you'll smile through your tears when you think of her or see a picture. I feel your upset, I really do.

Sleep tight beautiful Penny ❤️
 
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