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Post by emsprincess on Nov 5, 2017 18:50:06 GMT -5
My 3 year old jasper had a recent ulcer with a bleed that after 2 days in the hospital the bleed was stabilized. They sent him home yesterday he was eating on his own with a syringe and some sun q fluids. This morning I tried to feed him and he was cold to the touch I rushed to the vet to find no doctor on staff until tomorrow with a temp that wouldn't register on the thermometer. His gums and feet are pale and almost gray. With warm saline bags I was able to warm him up to 100.5 in 2 hours but he still is pale and not very responsive. I'm desperate I know this is signs of hypovolemic shock as I work in the human medical field but how can I keep him alive until morning when the vet can take over? I'm in California so no emergency vets are willing to treat him
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Post by unclejoe on Nov 5, 2017 20:48:02 GMT -5
I wish I had an answer for you but all I have is empathy. You're in my thoughts...
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Post by emsprincess on Nov 5, 2017 21:07:11 GMT -5
Thanks for the thoughts unfortunately I lost him. I was able to hold him and help him go so I'm glad I was there.
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Post by Heather on Nov 6, 2017 2:02:18 GMT -5
I"m so sorry for your loss. I know there is no consolation in me saying there was little you or your vet could have done to save your little one. It won't make it hurt any less. ciao
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Post by Sherry on Nov 6, 2017 8:28:17 GMT -5
I am so sorry for your loss Just know you did what you could, and there really wasn't a lot anyone could do in those circumstances.
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Post by abbeytheferret6 on Nov 7, 2017 7:52:10 GMT -5
I am so sorry for the loss of your little Jasper.
May you have happy times with all the other loved ferrets who have crossed over.
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Post by lyles on Nov 8, 2017 20:38:41 GMT -5
Oh man, that sucks. I don't know the practice with ferrets but with a blood loss over 2 days wouldn't they try blood transfusion? Though you mention that you are from California so that could mean you only have access to limited vet care for them. Miece in Space.
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