We never know what each new day will bring . Today brought the loss of our precious Snickerdoodle and my heart aches! Tomorrow would have been his birthday, he would have been only 4 yrs. old. Yesterday he was fine in the morning then didn't touch his dinner. He's had issues before like this so i started syringe feeding him watered down baby fruits, water, and a bit of canned pumpkin as this usually does the trick to get things moving again. This morning he was no better so I called the vet. Anyone who knows rabbits can tell you that time is of the essence when dealing with a sick bunny, especially one who is not eating or pooping. The earliest they could see him was 11:30 so we took what we could get. I knew the waiting was not a good thing as he continued to deteriorate, but we made it over for the appt. he got X-rays that showed an abdomen very full of gas, possibly GI stasis or bloat, they gave him fluids as by this time he was dehydrated, a shot for pain and told me they would keep him and give him some oxygen. I knew he looked bad when I left and my heart was breaking already. I was not home 5 minutes when I got the call that he didn't make it. As long as I live and as many pets as I lose it will NEVER get any easier. If you have or are thinking of ever getting an *exotic* pet, this includes rabbits, lizards, birds, etc. I beg you to PLEASE find a vet who specializes in exotics for their care, it can make the difference between life and death. We don't have specialists here, and today my beloved Snickers paid the price and left us heartbroken:(
Monday, January 16, 2012
A devastating loss
We never know what each new day will bring . Today brought the loss of our precious Snickerdoodle and my heart aches! Tomorrow would have been his birthday, he would have been only 4 yrs. old. Yesterday he was fine in the morning then didn't touch his dinner. He's had issues before like this so i started syringe feeding him watered down baby fruits, water, and a bit of canned pumpkin as this usually does the trick to get things moving again. This morning he was no better so I called the vet. Anyone who knows rabbits can tell you that time is of the essence when dealing with a sick bunny, especially one who is not eating or pooping. The earliest they could see him was 11:30 so we took what we could get. I knew the waiting was not a good thing as he continued to deteriorate, but we made it over for the appt. he got X-rays that showed an abdomen very full of gas, possibly GI stasis or bloat, they gave him fluids as by this time he was dehydrated, a shot for pain and told me they would keep him and give him some oxygen. I knew he looked bad when I left and my heart was breaking already. I was not home 5 minutes when I got the call that he didn't make it. As long as I live and as many pets as I lose it will NEVER get any easier. If you have or are thinking of ever getting an *exotic* pet, this includes rabbits, lizards, birds, etc. I beg you to PLEASE find a vet who specializes in exotics for their care, it can make the difference between life and death. We don't have specialists here, and today my beloved Snickers paid the price and left us heartbroken:(
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Well I am just so very sorry for your loss. I know that feeling and again,,,just so sorry.
ReplyDeleteLife can turn on a dime, as this post proves. I know this is such a hard time for you and I wish I could say something to help ease your pain, but I know there are no words. In time, your memories of Snickerdoodle will only bring you smiles, not tears. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers, my friend. ((((HUGS))))
ReplyDeleteThank you both, some folks have the thought of "it was just a rabbit" but when I love I love completely and he was so much more than that to me!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss. My bunny passed away when she was 4 1/2 years old. She was fine the night before and the next morning I found her dead. The heart ache is so great when they pass away. I have yet to get another one :(
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry Cherrie:( They are little experts at hiding their symptoms and go down hill SO fast:(
DeleteCarmen, my heart is breaking for you and I am so very sorry for the loss of dear Snickerdoodle. I always wish our dear pets could speak to us and let us know what is wrong. Little Snickerdoodle is now at the Rainbow bridge, healthy and hopping along is green fields, eating carrots and playing with all the other bunnies there. Again, I'm so sorry.
ReplyDeleteI am soooo sorry for your loss Carmen and I do understand that feeling of "What If" It is a shame there aren't more vets out there that really do know what they are doing and actually Love the animals they care for. That is the only and biggest thing I miss about AL (even though it was a 60 mile one way trip) was the most wonderful vet on God's Earth. It will take a long time to get over the loss of a fur baby and I understand
ReplyDelete(((((HUGS))))) to you my friend
Nancy
So sorry to hear about your beloved fur baby. It is so hard. *big hug*
ReplyDeleteCarmen you know my thoughts are with you during this time. I am so very sorry for your loss. Godspeed Snickers.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear of your loss. Many of us consider our pets to be "kids" and so much a part of our family so when we lose them it rips us in two.
ReplyDeleteSending hugs to you!
(((((Carmen))))) My heart breaks for you. I am so sorry.
ReplyDeleteCarmen and the Primcats
So sorry for your loss. These little ones are real heartbreakers, aren't they?
ReplyDeleteoh Carmen I am so sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry Carmen!
ReplyDeletethank you all! It just breaks my heart to know he was in extreme pain and suffering and there wasn't a damn thing I could do for him:( the most helpless feeling in the world!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry...Sending hugs for your heart. I share your tears and truly understand how bad your heart hurts.
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