Would it be humane to stop feeding my guinea pig?
My dear boy is on his last few days and I believe it would be best for both of us if he left at home where he's comfortable rather than being terrified in an unfamiliar place with a stranger. He has GDV and given his condition I don't think it's worth it to operate as I believe that would only prolong his suffering and that he would likely die cold and alone on the operating table. I've been force feeding him critical care for a week now as he has lost a lot of weight and can barely move. It takes about an hour at a time to get 15-20 ccs into him. If I were to stop force feeding him to let him relax more in his final days, would that cause more pain, or would it avoid that stress and make him more likely to pass calmly at home?
If he doesn't let go by Monday or Tuesday, I'll get a vet to help him down. I think that's the best compromise between allowing him to leave where he feels most comfortable and not prolonging his suffering.
If he doesn't let go by Monday or Tuesday, I'll get a vet to help him down. I think that's the best compromise between allowing him to leave where he feels most comfortable and not prolonging his suffering.
- Lynx
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I am sorry your guinea pig is ill.
GVD?
https://www.acvs.org/small-animal/gastr ... n-volvulus
If he has bloat or gastric torsion, they can be very painful conditions and with any kind of blockage, hand feeding is not advised.
If he appears to be in pain, I would consider euthanasia sooner.
GVD?
https://www.acvs.org/small-animal/gastr ... n-volvulus
If he has bloat or gastric torsion, they can be very painful conditions and with any kind of blockage, hand feeding is not advised.
If he appears to be in pain, I would consider euthanasia sooner.