Sad news...:(

[Buddy Blaze Lover]

I have some bad news for you all...

Domino (my guinea pig) has not been doing very good lately, and is getting up there in age as well. (he'll be 4 this year) Lately he has not been himself...he's lost a lot of weight, (even though I've been feeding him the usual) had diarrhea (not sure what from), has had crusty eyes, and just is not himself. I've cleaned out his cage multiple times, given him a bath, and given him many nutrients, but nothing is working (and if he is sick with some kind of disease, it's more than one)...I'm afraid this time he might be getting ready to move on (he's been through so much)...my parents won't hear of taking him to the vet (I'm not sure what the vets could do) so I just don't know what to do. This has been hard, but I know Domino has lived a long, happy life; much longer than any other guinea pig we've ever had. So please say a few extra prayers, and if this is the end, I just want to make Dom as comfortable as possible and give him lots of love. Thank you!

-Katie

[luvofallhorses]

I am so sorry, sweetie. (((((hugs))))) You know how to reach me if you need anything at all. My heart goes out to you. Domino and you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[chrissycat21]

I'm so sorry Katie! I know how much you love Domino!

Is he having any trouble walking or with his back legs? Or been put through any stressfull situations? Raspy breathing?

If he stops eating and you need to hand feed him, you can mix either vegetable baby food (with no potatoes) or mashed bananas with some Vitamin C powder. If you have a syringe without the needle that works best for feeding them.

Prayers for Domino from over here, and lots of wheeks from Taffy.

Edit: I made this for you (and Domino). I was just playing around with photoshop. =]

[tatsxxx11]

Oh Katie I'm heartbroken to hear that Dom is not doing well Of course you and Dom will both be in my thoughts and prayers and I for one am hoping fior a miracle. Do try Chrissy's suggestions if you're able, Katie. Sending oiur love and wheeks to you precious Dom. Please, please get well soon, sweetheart; we love you.

Sandra and Beamer

[k9krazee]

Oh no We'll keep little Dom in our thoughts!

[Queen of Poop]

I will pray to my most recent fur angel Miko to keep an eye on Dom.

[chocolatepuppy]

Oh Katie, I'm sorry to hear Domino isn't well. I will keep him in my thoughts and prayers. {hugs}

[Suki Wingy]

I'm sorry, I'm keeping him in my thoughts. I hope he's comfortable and happy, no matter what happens...

[Miss Z]

I'm so sorry he is such a sweetie, i sincerely hope that he stays with you for as long as possible and is comfortabl and not in pain.I hate to say this, but if you think at any time that he's in pain, he really has to go to the vet. The chances are that they will put him to sleep, but there may be something that they can do. Otherwise, it is better for him to pass on peacefully and in a dignified manner rather than suffering. It's so hard, and i feel for you. But i really hope that it doesn't come to that. Keep going little Domino.

[Alysser]

I'm so sorry! My heart goes out to you.

[petslover]

Oh no,I have to say that Domino has always been one of my favorite guniea pigs to see. Please get well Domino. You both will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[CagneyDog]

Oh no Hang in there Domino.

{{hugs}}}

[joanofark]

Prayers on the way... I know it's always hard to let go of an animal... I've been there. Treasure every moment you do have with him, and I guess that is all you can do now........ ♥♥♥♥

-Sarah

[Roxyluvsme13]

Aww Katie, I'm so sorry. I will keep Domino in my thoughts and prayers. (((HUGS)))

[tatsxxx11]

Katie, dear Dom, just wanted you to know we are thinking of you two and keeping you in our prayers. We are hoping for a miracle, little Dom Beamer sends extra wheeks and purrrs to her bestest buddy, Dom. We love you guys...Please check in when you can, Katie.


{{{HUGS}}}
Love, Sandra and Moonbeam and Rosie