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Post by Merry on Feb 18, 2005 0:20:39 GMT
It's been a rough week... little Spicy followed Strawberry to the sunny meadows this afternoon. This morning I noticed she seemed groggy, and as the day progressed she started displaying the same symptoms that Strawberry had. I was about to pick up the phone and ask the vet about euthanasia, since she was obviously too far along for treatment... but I couldn't bring myself to. I held her for hours, trying unsuccessfully not to cry and talking to her about all the good times we'd had together, until her breaths were just coming in little gasps, some of them as many as 18 seconds apart. I set her down for just a couple of minutes on a cushion, and when I came back to check on her she was gone. Really it was a merciful death... I could tell she was in a lot of pain. Bye bye little girl... you were my first piggie and I can't thank you enough for all the joy you brought during the 3 1/2 years we were together. You were always there to cheer me up when I was feeling down, and to give me a smile with all your funny little antics. I hope I was able to return some of that to you. Say hi to everyone for me. As yet Shakira is unaffected by whatever this is... unfortunately I think Opie may be displaying symptoms and I'm trying to get a vet appointment set up for him for tomorrow.  |
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Post by skipperdoo on Feb 18, 2005 2:14:31 GMT
Sorry to hear about the two of them so closely passing ... if it's something going on that the others might get or get into, I hope you catch it ASAP. Any new feed or trips outside or new cleaning or pest control products being used?
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Post by Bean on Feb 18, 2005 8:11:06 GMT
Awww no - I'm so sorry Merry. You must be devastated, especially so soon after coping with Strawberry leaving you. We'll all miss them both.
I'll keep everything crossed for Opie, I hope you can get him to a vet.
Sleep tight little Spicy.
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Post by skipperdoo on Feb 18, 2005 8:50:22 GMT
Merry, Opie needs to be seen by a vet immediately ... not when you can get the money together or in a few days. You have had three pigs with coughs and two losing weight yet you didn't go to a vet and now you have only two pigs left and one might also be sick and could also die. You NEED to go to a vet NOW!
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Post by Alix on Feb 18, 2005 9:23:40 GMT
Aww Merry, I've not much time to post, I wasted my time doodling.. but I'm so sorry for your loss. Its good you're getting him to the Vet tomorrow. I hope you can get to the bottom of what's going on.. to loose two pigs to the same thing is just horrible.
I'd separate the two cages you have together so that Shakira stays well away from anything she may pick it up from.
I'm so sorry about Spicy.. I can't tell you how badly I feel for you.
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Post by Clover on Feb 18, 2005 18:59:37 GMT
Oh Merry, I'm so very sorry. I know words just don't seem enough to take away the heartache you must be feeling. But we will be here for you Merry, sleep well beautiful Spicy.
Both Strawberry and Spicy will look after each other.
you take care Merry and give Opie and Shakira a hug from me.I'll be thinking of you all
love Jackie
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Post by Alix on Feb 19, 2005 4:01:58 GMT
How are the pigs, Merry. Did you manage to get Opie to the Vet? I hope you're ok. Let us know.
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Post by Clover on Feb 19, 2005 15:50:07 GMT
aL, I'v some very sad news, Merry has asked me to tell everyone that poor Opie passed away early this morning.
I'm so very sorry Merry, I feel so devastated for you.
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Post by skipperdoo on Feb 19, 2005 17:13:30 GMT
Has Shakira gone to the vet yet, Merry?
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Post by Bean on Feb 20, 2005 10:42:30 GMT
Oh no, this is awful - I'm so sorry, Merry. Three piggers in a week, you must be absolutely gutted.
I hope Shakira isn't showing any symptoms, but if she is make sure you get her straight to the vet.
Sleep tight Opie.
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Post by Clover on Feb 21, 2005 6:05:52 GMT
I think Merry will be taking Shakira to the vets today or tommorow as a few people have been helping out with money etc.
I'll be thinking of you both Merry, I really hope Shakira will be alright.
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Post by skipperdoo on Feb 22, 2005 5:39:20 GMT
The sad thing for the pigs is that she was offered money a while ago for vet care and general care. There was always money available to her.
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Post by Alix on Feb 22, 2005 7:06:47 GMT
Fair go, Skip.. It's not easy taking money from people - especially people you don't 'know'. I know Mezz would try anything for her pigs - I know she tried so hard to get them to a Vet. She's really had a rough trot.
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Post by Clover on Feb 22, 2005 17:43:23 GMT
Things arn't always black and white Kathy. I think its unfair to pass such a harsh judgement when you don't know the whole story. Afterall, this is a Rainbow Bridge thread for Merry and her piggies. Your naturally entitled to your own opinions, but I personally think its very unfair to voice your opinions so harshly when its quite clear how upset Merry is, we are all upset about whats happened.
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Post by Merry on Feb 26, 2005 0:30:35 GMT
Thanks Jackie and aL... Kathy, I'm really not sure what you're talking about. Shakira got the all clear at the vet's, they did a fecal, ear smear, and regular checkup and everything was negative. I'm currently looking for a friend for her, it's a bit hard though because there aren't any really local rescues and I don't want to buy from that pet store again.
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Post by Alix on Feb 26, 2005 1:22:20 GMT
It's great that Shaki got the all clear at the Vet's. It's so strange that this hasn't affected her.. but it's so great she's doing so well!  |
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Post by Clover on Feb 26, 2005 7:57:20 GMT
Oh that is good news Merry, I'm really relieved that Shakira is alright. Its just a suggestion, but maybe it might be an idea to leave getting another piggy for now, just to make sure Shakira is 100% well. Maybe for at least a couple of weeks and then they'll be another two weeks for the new piggies quarantine period won't there. At least that will be a good month and it will give you extra time to find a rescue.
Again Merry, I'm so glad Shakira is alright, give her a hug from me.
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Post by Alix on Feb 27, 2005 0:25:57 GMT
I think it will be a few weeks before Merry gets a newbie as she's still not got the all clear from her parents, and she's looking around at some homeless piggies on Pet Finder.
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Post by Clover on Feb 27, 2005 9:53:28 GMT
Oh right aL, yes getting a parents complete approval is the best thing. I'm sure Shakira will be fine Merry with you giving her lots of cuddles Clover is still on her own at the moment, I'm just waiting until shes 100% better. She has mixed abit with Squeekie and Peachy and they didn't forget her |
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Post by Bean on Feb 28, 2005 9:51:45 GMT
I'm so pleased you managed to get Shakira for a check up and that she got the all clear - it must be a great relief to you. The vet sounds pretty thorough so I bet you're pleased to have found him.
I hope the little lady is doing well - I'm sure she's getting lots of extra cuddles from you.
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