Henry's Thread
I visited with our local vet, and she said what it comes down to is that Henry most liked died from kidney failure.
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.
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.
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.)
(PS. I don't think there's ever really a time limit on kindness.)
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.
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.
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- 4 the Good of all Pigs
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!).
I do not understand the medical terminology
I understand a lot of it, but I've been googling many words, let me tell you!
I understand a lot of it, but I've been googling many words, let me tell you!