Henry's Thread

TwoWhitePiggies

Post   » Tue Mar 31, 2009 12:27 pm


I visited with our local vet, and she said what it comes down to is that Henry most liked died from kidney failure.

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Lynx
Celebrate!!!

Post   » Tue Mar 31, 2009 3:26 pm


I don't know if you'd like to add your necropsy report (and your vet's synopsis of kidney failure) to the necropsy section of the Records forum with a link back to this thread, but you are welcome to do so.

www.guinealynx.info/

TwoWhitePiggies

Post   » Tue Mar 31, 2009 3:29 pm


I'd be happy to. I also requested a copy of Gilbert's report, because we thought it was strange that we had two pigs with spots on their lungs, so I'll have that one to add, too.

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Lynx
Celebrate!!!

Post   » Tue Mar 31, 2009 3:54 pm


I don't remember if you've signed up for the forum. Use your same board name and email and I will activate you.

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GuineaPinny

Post   » Tue Mar 31, 2009 4:01 pm


TWP and TWP2 I just saw this. I hesitated to post if it would still be difficult to receive condolences-I'm so incredibly sorry though. I hope it's all right to say. He was such a legend-a piggy that saw the y2k scare, of all things. What wonderful caretakers you must be.

TwoWhitePiggies

Post   » Tue Mar 31, 2009 4:07 pm


Thanks, GuineaPiggy. The pathologist told our local vet that they'd never done a necropsy on a guinea pig as old as Henry. I suspect it was as valuable a learning experience to them as it is to us.

(PS. I don't think there's ever really a time limit on kindness.)

ellenvega
Skol Pigs!

Post   » Tue Mar 31, 2009 4:11 pm


I just saw this thread too-don't spend much time in Medical.

My condolances to you guys, he was lucky to have you for the last few years of his life. Sleep well, Henry.

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TWP_2

Post   » Tue Mar 31, 2009 6:34 pm


One of the most important things I take from that necropsy report was that, other than his kidneys and some mild lung issues, he was in great health. Heart, liver, brain...

A ten year old pig, in great health. Yes, we lost him, and that hurts tremendously, but someone may be looking at his information someday trying to decide whether a 6 year old pig is good to adopt, or whether an eight year old pig could be a candidate for surgery.

Age should not be an automatic disqualifier for adoption, medical care, or surgery.

slavetofuzzy
4 the Good of all Pigs

Post   » Tue Mar 31, 2009 7:50 pm


And that's what we're all here for-the good of all pigs. Past, present and future. Thank you for sharing Henry's life and passing with us and all the information (although, like Debi, I do not understand the medical terminology!).

TwoWhitePiggies

Post   » Tue Mar 31, 2009 9:40 pm


I do not understand the medical terminology

I understand a lot of it, but I've been googling many words, let me tell you!

EllieMom

Post   » Wed Apr 01, 2009 1:44 pm


That must have been a hard read for you. BUt one thing I noticed made me smile--he was eating until the end. That has to be a sign that he was happy and comfortable.

EllieMom

Post   » Wed Apr 01, 2009 1:44 pm


Double post--sorry.

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