We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.

This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

Syringe Feeding a Guinea Piggy

13

Comments

  • Molly41
    Molly41 Posts: 4,919 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Back to the vet today. Weight was stable and he felt the pressure in her eyes was better so plan is to keep on keep on!

    She is still perky and this morning climbed out of her box whilst i was syringe feeding her. I keep hoping that she will eat but not a nibble so far x
    I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer.
    Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
    I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over and through me. When it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
    When the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.
  • Molly41
    Molly41 Posts: 4,919 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    We lost Misty. She deteriorated overnight. Sad x
    I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer.
    Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
    I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over and through me. When it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
    When the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.
  • tru
    tru Posts: 9,138 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic
    Oh Molly, I'm sorry :sad:

    xxx
    Bulletproof
  • gildius
    gildius Posts: 299 Forumite
    Oh, that's so sad :(
    We had to syringe feed our pig once - he had to wear a cone around his head and everything - and it was really difficult.
    Well done for trying, I'm sorry about Misty.
  • PixieDust
    PixieDust Posts: 944 Forumite
    500 Posts
    I'm sorry :(
  • calicocat
    calicocat Posts: 5,698 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Chutzpah Haggler
    :( so sorry to hear that news. Xx
    Yep...still at it, working out how to retire early.:D....... Going to have to rethink that scenario as have been screwed over by the company. A work in progress.
  • Kirri
    Kirri Posts: 6,184 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Oh no, I've only just seen this, sorry you lost her :(

    Am always happy to help any pigs around South London ish.
    Vets vary a lot too, very few good pig vets around.
  • Molly41
    Molly41 Posts: 4,919 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    So we lost our other pig last night - less than 12 hours after Misty dies. Our other pig had showed no signs of ill health but they were incredibly close. Can a Guinea Pig die of a broken heart?

    My heart is sad x
    I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer.
    Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
    I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over and through me. When it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
    When the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.
  • ljonski
    ljonski Posts: 3,337 Forumite
    How sad for you!
    Please go out and get some more as they seem great pets!
    "if the state cannot find within itself a place for those who peacefully refuse to worship at its temples, then it’s the state that’s become extreme".Revd Dr Giles Fraser on Radio 4 2017
  • LutonGirl
    LutonGirl Posts: 468 Forumite
    Sad to hear your news. Losing a pet is always so hard. You did the best you could for them and you should take heart from that.
This discussion has been closed.
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 352.3K Banking & Borrowing
  • 253.7K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 454.4K Spending & Discounts
  • 245.4K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 601.1K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 177.6K Life & Family
  • 259.2K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.7K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.