Silky's very bad vet/health report

Post » Wed Sep 26, 2007 3:42 pm

I'm really sorry. It is devistating to be given such a dire diagnosis. Enjoy what time you have left, however long or short it may be. And take pictures and/or video.

slavetofuzzy · Post » Wed Sep 26, 2007 3:47 pm

Hugs to you all.

GP Lover · Post » Wed Sep 26, 2007 4:02 pm

I'm so sorry you got such bad news. Just take things day by day and it is wonderful how much you have been able to do to keep her going with all those health issues. Sometimes I think we love them so much it's what keeps them going as long as they do.

Piggywig · Post » Fri Sep 28, 2007 3:05 pm

Thanks so much, everyone. Your kind words mean a lot. Sometimes I think that the diagnoses must have been mistakes, because she looks so perky, and then other times when her little eyes look tired, I know they were not. I know they weren't wrong anyway, but you know how you do.

I will look into that medication, Fortekor, I believe you spelled it, because it sounds like it might be a good thing.

The thing that is good right now is that she loves all of the medications she takes. She adores benebac, and metacam, and even the baby's gas medication. It is Walmart's brand, equate, and she loves the taste, for any of you that might need a tasty gas medication for piggies. She also loves to chew on the syringes.

She has been pulling her leg under her and using it more, which I am proud to see.

Once again, Silky and I both thank you for everything!

meggielou · Post » Fri Sep 28, 2007 3:15 pm

I'm so sorry for the bad news. That's such a cute photo of Silky! I'm thinking of you both.

Post » Fri Sep 28, 2007 3:24 pm

Silky is very beautiful, and it's wonderful that she enjoys her medicines.

salana · Post » Fri Sep 28, 2007 3:43 pm

Fortekor is known as Lotensin in the US. I hope you can help her be a little more comfortable for the rest of her life.

Pinta had luck with a pig with kidney failure, using daily subcutaneous fluids and I believe aluminum dioxide. Do a search for posts by pinta about Dom.

WEAVER · Post » Fri Sep 28, 2007 6:23 pm

Silky, you sure are a cutie pie!

rpaws · Post » Sat Sep 29, 2007 6:59 pm

Silkie, you definitely are one fabulous beauty.

Pigginess · Post » Mon Oct 01, 2007 12:19 pm

Piggywig, my heart goes out to you and Silky and Moose. Silky looks like she has so much personality in her photo.

If you decide to feed her Critical Care it might help to run the dry CC through a blender. Then when you mix it with water it's much smoother.

My thoughts and prayers will be with you all.

Talishan · Post » Tue Oct 02, 2007 6:02 pm

Fortekor = Lotensin = benazepril.

Benazepril is a common human heart medication (ACE inhibitor). Any human or veterinary compounding pharmacy can mix it up for you easily and quickly, if your vet will call it in. Get a light banana flavor, and she should love it.

If she needs it, it will help her quickly and possibly dramatically.

Pigginess · Post » Sat Oct 06, 2007 4:03 am

How is Silky doing? You've all been in my thoughts and heart.