Timmy isn't well

[Dawn - Admin]

Over the past week or so we have noticed that Timmy hasn't been his usual self. He has been siting in one place a lot and not coming forward for his veggies and generally looking down in the dumps. He smelt a little too

He had lost a few ounces but then when we weighed him yesterday he has lost over half a pound more in weight. He was 2lb 5oz but is now 1lb 13oz.

He has now stopped eating and pooping so we took him to the vet. She said that he would have to have an ultrasound and blood and urine test to see what it could be.

She thinks it could be maybe his kidneys but she can't be sure until they do tests.

We take him down tonight and he will stay there until tomorrow evening.

I do hope they can find out whet is wrong and start to treat him, Hannah will be devastated if we loose him as he is her piggy. He is normally such a lively, lovely, cuddly piggy

Dawn

[heatherjhenshaw]

Oh Dawn I am really crossing everything for Timmy, he is such a lovely boar.

I fear the vet may be right and it may be his kidneys, but maybe its an infection and he will pull up again, I really hope so

Love Heather

[emmsy]

Aww Dawn, I am so sorry, I hope Timmy recovers.

[kallyuk]

Aww sorry to hear this Dawn...
poor little Timmy.... Fingers crossed for him

[gpmum2]

Sorry to hear Timmy is poorly fingers crossed the the vet will come up with some answers and get him on the way to recovery.

Karen

[Dawn - Admin]

Thanks everyone I really hope so, hopefully I will know more tomorrow after they have done the tests. I will keep you posted as soon as I know.

Dawn

[Niki]

Oh Dawn my thoughts are with you & Hannah & i hope you get an answer & Timmy gets the help he needs to make a full recovery, he's such a lovely boy

Niki x

[Dawn - Admin]

Well we have just dropped him off at the vets and she said to call tomorrow after 3.30pm so I should be able to tell you more then. I am already missing him

[cuteguineapigs]

aww dawn i really hope he picks up i hope the vet finds out whats wrong and hes back to his normal sefe i really do fingers crossed for you let us know how he gets on

[Dawn - Admin]

Thanks, I hope so too and will keep you all posted on his progress

[badger]

Fingers crossed for you little Timmy, I hope you get well soon.

[gpmum2]

Any news on Timmy Dawn?

Karen

[Dawn - Admin]

Yes but it's not looking good, the vet rang and said they didn't find anything on the ultrasound, they put an endoscope into his mouth to check his teeth they were fine. They were unable to get a blood sample. They have advised me to worm him and then referred him to an exotic specialist in Walley Range because they couldn't do any more for him.

However tonight he isn't looking good at all I don't honestly think he will make it through the night, he has stopped eating now and I haven't seen any poops.

I think we are going to loose him

Dawn

[heatherjhenshaw]

I'm so sorry Dawn, maybe he is older than we thought and it is just his time sending you lots of hugs

[lovelypiggies]

Oh no Dawn Im so sorry i hope he recovers

All you can do is as you have done already and make him comfy, your a wonderful Piggy Mom and he loves you lots

sending you love and hugs honey

xxx

[Dawn - Admin]

Thanks guys, Dawn

[misstibz]

This is so sad... I hope he makes it through so your at least able to see if the exotic spec can help, you have my prayers :<

[Dawn - Admin]

Thanks misstibz, I hope so too but I am not at all hopeful

[gpmum2]

Oh no... it seems it is so often bad news if they have to visit the vets. I am sure you will give him lots of cuddles and make him as comfortable as possible. Sending hugs to you both.

Karen

[Dawn - Admin]

Thanks Karen,

Yes he has had loads of hugs tonight, Hannah is very upset. I have prepared her for the worst but I hope a miracle will happen and he will turn out to be ok but I know deep down it's just a matter of time

[rayfay]

oh no!!!!!! My little Timmy! Please pull through Timmy please!!!! I am in tears myself!

[Niki]

Oh no!!

Come on Timmy love, please get better.

You and Hannah are in my thoughts Dawn & Timmy too

Niki x

[grace]

Poor Timmy - sending lots of hugs and kisses. Keep us informed.

[badger]

Dawn and family - thinking about you all with Timmy, hope he pulls through for you, Ange x

[ccc]

I hope he's still with you this morning Dawn. If so, and he isn't eating still, you really need to handfeed him (if you aren't already). Tuppence stopped eating, drinking and pooping and wasn't all that far from death - the vet was totally convinced she would be gone soon - and handfeeding is what kept her digestion going and ultimately gave her enough strength to fight the pneumonia/infection/heart prob.
I started with a pellet mash (pellets, water and a few drops orange juice for Vit C) and then moved onto Critical Care after the first couple feedings.

Do update us as soon as you can! We are all thinking of you, Han and Timmy.

[emmsy]

I hope he's made it through the night Dawn, my fingers are crossed for you.

[rayfay]

I hope he's made it through tonight Dawn! Please tell us soon!

[guineapigjude]

Hoping Timmy is still with us and will soon be on the mend!

[Dawn - Admin]

ccc said:

I hope he's still with you this morning Dawn. If so, and he isn't eating still, you really need to handfeed him (if you aren't already). Tuppence stopped eating, drinking and pooping and wasn't all that far from death - the vet was totally convinced she would be gone soon - and handfeeding is what kept her digestion going and ultimately gave her enough strength to fight the pneumonia/infection/heart prob.
I started with a pellet mash (pellets, water and a few drops orange juice for Vit C) and then moved onto Critical Care after the first couple feedings.

Do update us as soon as you can! We are all thinking of you, Han and Timmy.

I had been hand feeding him Laura with Science Recovery, I just knew he wouldn't make it though as last night because he was all wet underneath which is a sign of kidney failure we are going to miss him so much.

Dawn

[emmsy]

I'm so sorry Dawn! You tried so hard to keep him alive and you gave him the best life a pig could wish for. R.I.P Timmy.xx