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Time to go to sleep :(

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Our much loved piggie who’s been with us 3.5 years since he was a wee babe hasn’t been well on/off for a little while, mainly dental issues and also an undiagnosed mass. Ultrasound and biopsy can’t confirm if it’s a fat lump (he has several that aren’t a concern) or something else.

Had dental surgery nearly 3 weeks ago to correct molars. Didn’t eat after surgery. Now developed jaw malocclusion and irregular growth even 2 weeks post-surgery, can’t eat for himself so we’re syringing. Was interested in food and trying hard but so tough for him to chew. Vet said he can do another surgery but chance of success unknown. It’s an experienced Guinea vet I trust but can’t get in Northampton for a month for second opinion.

We’ve done £1500 in vet fees and if someone could cure the little fella we’d pay, but today was the turning point and he’s telling us he doesn’t want it any more. Devastated. His brother is lying next to him guarding him now.

I think we’ll give him the best day tomorrow with lots of cuddles and photos, all his favourite foods puréed which he still licks and then take him to the vets on Weds for what will be a very very sad day. We have Metacam so will make sure he’s not in pain.

Not sure how I’ll manage in the vets. I guess I should take his brother so he can see him and understand what’s happened? Then I want to take him home for a burial in our garden.

Any advice for this sort of thing, logistics and how his brother will manage?

Absolutely gutted.
 
I can't give you advice as such but my heart goes out to you. I have had to have 2 of my piggies pts and was a complete mess at the vets at the time. All I can say is make the most of your sweet piggy's last day . He will know you love him. Sending hugs x
 
munchmonster said:
I can't give you advice as such but my heart goes out to you. I have had to have 2 of my piggies pts and was a complete mess at the vets at the time. All I can say is make the most of your sweet piggy's last day . He will know you love him. Sending hugs x
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Thank you X
 
Behaviour, Bonding & Bereavement Guides

You will find some information in the 3 bereavement guides at the end of this thread, I have found them helpful in the past. I am so sorry you are having to go through this, it's so hard but such an act of love to spare your piggy any more pain. Sending you my very best wishes. I will be thinking of you.
 
It would be best to take him by himself, and then bring his body back to then be put in the cage.
A guinea pig will grieve with the body for around 10 minutes, some licking the eyes/ears, some laying next to it and some ignoring it altogether, every pig is different and there is no right or wrong answer. Please don’t feel upset if your boy doesn’t interact with the body, as I said it’s down to every pig. My most recent goodbye consisted of some eye licking and then he went back to eating his hay.

Take loads of pictures and many cuddles, putting a beloved pig to sleep is so tough and I feel for you as i’ve also recently had to put down a dental piggy. I will attach a guide that I think you will find helpful for most of the questions you may have.
Death, Dying, Terminal Illness; Human Grieving and Bereaved Companions: Information and Support for Owners and Their Children

My thoughts are with you in this time x
 
I'm very sorry! 💔
I would only take him on his own as @piggl also suggested and let your other boy say his goodbye at home.
My piggies always ignore the body completely, but ir's a larger group so this could make a difference.
 
So very sorry you’re in this position. When Jellybaby was pts I opted for home burial so took Bert in as well so he could say goodbye. The vet put JB in a decorated cardboard box with his name on so we could bring him home where he has pride of place in a flower planter. Both my husband and I blubbed noisily at the vets. Sending hugs and thinking of you X
 
Thanks everyone, sad to read all your losses too but it’s good to hear your stories and handling the logistics. We’ve made some preparations and think we have a plan. 🙏

For all the little piggies who bring great joy 💐
 
So sorry you have found yourself in this position. Thankfully out of the 7 piggies I have had go the The Rainbow Bridge, I have only had to sign the dreaded paperwork twice. The other 5 toddled off on their own. You know your piggie best and know what is the right thing to do. If he is telling you he's had enough then he has made the decision for you. Don't feel bad or guilty about having him pts because it's a decision made from love and it the hardest decision of all. Hugs to you at this difficult time.:hug::hug::hug:
 
So very sorry that you have to make this decision.
Be gentle with yourself as you grieve.
Holding you in my heart ♥️ and will be thinking of you tomorrow
 
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