[Gpdd] health concern

[Ruth Leibowitz]

For Debi, who was wondering about what to do for your dear elderly piggy 
towards the end of her life:  Perhaps other digesters will have other ideas, 
but I'm wondering if your piggy may be in pain even if she is eating, and if 
there is a pain medication you could give her in small amounts that would 
not make her groggy but minimize any pain she has.  My understanding is that 
prey animals such as guinea pigs do not tend to let others know when they 
are in pain, so her pain may be silent.

The other idea I have -- but it may be expensive -- is that some vets do 
house calls.  If you know in advance that you will euthanize her soon so 
that she does not suffer very much and if you can plan it out, I wonder if 
your vet would be willing to do a house call so that your piggy would be 
able to stay in her home environment with you?

Just a few ideas for what they are worth.

Ruth in Portland

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