Little Durian didn’t make it.He passed at 4:04pm (local time),28/8/20.
At the time I posted my question about when to put him in with the others,I have already put him in the cage with others,because his appetite increased greatly when he was there.That was yesterday (27/8) evening.This morning,I came to the cage to feed the pigs,he was completely alright!He even walked more and squeaked louder!He gained weight!I thought I made the right decision.I came there two times more to feed him,and he was ok.
Things didn’t go as well as I and you all thought.
The fourth time I came down to feed Durian,I saw him with legs up in the air,under Chocolate’s body.Well,he did get knocked out like that in the past,but he could stand up immediately.That time,it was different.He looked very...lifeless.I knew something was wrong so I lifted Chocolate up to see him.
My heart sank.
He was lying on his side,with his eyes and mouth WIDE open,twitching limbs,and turned neck.I panicked and rushed to prepare Critical Care for him,but then I realized it’s over.It’s too late.I couldn’t do anything to save him.The only thing I could do then was making his death more peaceful.
I took him to the pasture he gazed on yesterday,placed him there.I took my phone and turned on music that relax guinea pigs.Then,I sat there,flashbacking about all the time we’ve spent together and wishing him luck,with Chocolate in my hand.He was still struggling and twitching.There were times he tried to munch on the grass,or that’s what I thought;he looked like he still was fighting for his life.I couldn’t do anything!All I did was watch him die,and cry.He was only 12 days old...He still had his whole life ahead of him!He deserves better than dying so painfully.If only I hadn’t put him back in with the others.If only I come there sooner.If only this never happened...It’s all my fault.He took his last breath soon later.His suffering had ended and he could finally roam free under the Rainbow Bridge.
Durian,I’m sorry.I wish I took you to the vet sooner.I wish I let you and your mom live in one cage alone so no one could step on you.Now you’re in a better place.Please forgive me,my best wasn’t enough to save you.I’m sorry.