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Post by bubbles87 on Aug 29, 2013 15:45:06 GMT
Sadly the results have shown Milo has cancer. It's OK though, he's sill a happy pig in himself. He can have surgery, but it won't cure it, only *maybe* prolong his life slightly. And being a middle aged pig, he likely wouldn't survive the op anyway. He could have steroids, but again, its not going to cure it, and it would be stressful for him. So for now he's eating, drinking and squeaking away, so we're leaving him be  I dont really think there are any words of comfort for this kind of situation other than at least you know he is happy and you are giving him a great quality of life. Sending yourself & Milo kind thoughts & hugs |
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Post by SarahHound on Aug 29, 2013 15:53:07 GMT
Thanks. I know some will think I'm letting him down or letting him suffer by not having him operated on. But I know my pig, I know he'd be happier just being a pig. He loves eating, so today he's been allowed to eat as much as he wants. We found him the biggest dandelion leaf ever, and he ate and ate and ate. He's more likely to die of dandelion consumption than cancer at the moment...  |
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Post by cazypops on Aug 29, 2013 20:02:17 GMT
Oh that's so sad, but I know you've made the right decision. As long as he's eating a pooing ok then it's so much kinder to let him enjoy however long he has left, and know that you gave him the best life possible. Sending you {{HUGS}}  |
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Post by migsy on Aug 29, 2013 21:33:16 GMT
You are going the right and humane way about this very sad diagnosis S.H. We made the same decision with Gemma our f.c.r. when she was diagnosed with liver cancer at 13,we didn't think it fair to put her through a massive operation.She had a longer very happy remaining life than we had dared hoped for,and we never regretted our decision.Sure Milo will forgive you the trauma of the vets,he knows he is in the very best hands with you.
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Post by scallywag on Aug 30, 2013 4:32:34 GMT
SarahHound sorry to read your news re Milo I don't think anyone on here would judge you, you know your pet best.
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Post by SarahHound on Aug 30, 2013 7:55:00 GMT
Yesterday he had the biggest dandelion leaf of his life, he was SO happy. Can't quite believe he's dying.  DSC_0240 by Niseag, on Flickr  DSC_0248 by Niseag, on Flickr |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2013 8:27:46 GMT
That is the biggest dandelion leaf I have ever seen. He looks very happy chomping on it. I hope he enjoys his last days free of medication and stress, and has lots more dandelion leaves to scoff.
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Post by SarahHound on Aug 30, 2013 10:37:25 GMT
Thanks. Have just been chatting to someone in the same position with her pig, and he's still going 4 months after the diagnosis. So that's good news Hopefully Milo has a bit of time left yet. I only adopted him in May, doesn't seem like we've had him long enough  |
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Post by tonib on Aug 30, 2013 12:44:08 GMT
Thanks. Have just been chatting to someone in the same position with her pig, and he's still going 4 months after the diagnosis. So that's good news Hopefully Milo has a bit of time left yet. I only adopted him in May, doesn't seem like we've had him long enough You haven't but whatever time you had and will have has made Milo a very lucky guinea pig especially if he keeps getting the world's biggest dandelion leaves |
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Post by migsy on Aug 30, 2013 12:46:47 GMT
Unlike we humans,animals don't fret about dying,so Milo is blissfully unaware and enjoying a happy life in spite of it.Gemma probably wondered why I was sad at times after her diagnosis,as she was so happy and active it was hard to accept what was going on.
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Post by gladys on Aug 30, 2013 23:51:18 GMT
Ok well first off I don't think I've ever seen a such a HUGE dandelion leaf before EVER!?! And second, I am So sorry to here this sad news about Milo SarahHound. But all you can do is continue to give him the best life ever and enjoy him every minute your with him. The photos are lovely and made me smile. ((hugs)) |
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Post by SarahHound on Aug 31, 2013 9:10:53 GMT
Ok well first off I don't think I've ever seen a such a HUGE dandelion leaf before EVER!?! And second, I am So sorry to here this sad news about Milo SarahHound. But all you can do is continue to give him the best life ever and enjoy him every minute your with him. The photos are lovely and made me smile. ((hugs)) I haven't either, not even in our jungle of a garden! It was a sign its meant to be his |
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Post by teegiebear on Sept 3, 2013 12:41:08 GMT
Sending hugs to you and milo. I think you know you've made the best decision for him, just keep him topped up with food and he'll be super happy |
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Post by SarahHound on Sept 3, 2013 13:49:06 GMT
I don't think he has much longer sadly. We've got an appointment for Thursday to have him put to sleep. I'm honestly not sure if he is going to make it to Thursday. |
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Post by Your Pet on Sept 3, 2013 14:58:12 GMT
Owww that's so sad Sorry to hear that SarahHound, Is he starting to struggle now? |
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