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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2011 16:49:09 GMT -5
wow...i got off from school early to take care of her...she died. she got colder and colder and just...died. it's not fair. my step dad is on his way home but it's too late. it's just not fair! i tried to help her hold on until we could go. but she couldnt....i hate this day. what do i do?? i cant stop crying! its not fair that she had to go, 2 days after my birthday too. what about max? im so depressed right now, seeing Max loath around having no one to play with makes me even more depressed. i know it's wrong to just buy another ferret though. i just...dont know what to do......we could have had more time together...i just wish she could have died peacfully.... I agree with not getting another ferret- keep some of the used bedding around so he can still smell her for a week or so & be sure he eats!
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Post by ferretsgoboom on Dec 13, 2011 16:53:07 GMT -5
yeah, i could have saved her if a vet would've helped or if my step dad could have came sooner...ugh this is horrible
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2011 17:10:02 GMT -5
Oh gosh im sorry sorry for your loss. DIP
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Post by Sherry on Dec 13, 2011 19:12:46 GMT -5
I am so very sorry Can you get hold of some Bach's Rescue Remedy? It can help Max get through this. You are going to have to make sure he eats and drinks, even if it means either just giving him soupies or syringe feeding. And you're right- this isn't fair. And you should wait before trying to get him a friend. You both need time to grieve.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2011 19:20:14 GMT -5
I'm really glad that she made it to 8 though. I really hope mine make it to such a nice old age. I'm terrified they'll go at 4 or 5 like some do.
This is a terrible situation, its true. It may not have been possible to prevent her death though, it may have just been her time. Just as with all our medical cunning some old peoples bodies just fail no matter what we do to try and save them.
You gave her as much love as you could, that's what matters, just like you'll continue to give all your love to your boy and his future friend.
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Post by allie516 on Dec 13, 2011 20:26:47 GMT -5
*Hugs* I understand it is not fair. But you cant be 100% sure a vet could have saved her. She loves you she knows you love her. She will always be with you. You did what you could.
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Post by ferretsgoboom on Dec 13, 2011 22:36:32 GMT -5
thank you guys for your support my mom agreed to let me get my drivers license and my dad's buying me a car just in case if something happens to Max or any of my other pets in case of an emergency. im going to start getting prepared for emergencys, i should have done this before, but now i learned a harsh lesson :/
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Post by sherik on Dec 13, 2011 23:30:30 GMT -5
I'm sorry for your loss. That is a good idea. Be prepared. Emergency medical funds is important with ferrets. Poor babies, I wish they never got sick.
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Post by Heather on Dec 13, 2011 23:42:54 GMT -5
I'm sorry that she couldn't hold on...but not surprised. They're so alive, but their grasp on life is so tenuous and she really did try to stay for you. You're going to have to hold in there because there's another wee one who's going to need you so much more now. Max's grief for his friend is going to require you to be strong for him now. You did what you could do for your wee girl, now it's his turn. My heart breaks for you, watching a wee one in the middle of a seizure has to be one of the most difficult things to do, not being able to do anything about it can only be horrific. I agree, getting your license is an excellent idea. It gives you the freedom and allows you to be more self sufficient. It also allows you to be able to make critical moves in an emergency like this. Get some RR (rescue remedy) for wee Max and take some yourself too. Hold him close, watch him closely for any signs of depression. Good luck, take care. ciao
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Post by miamiferret2 on Dec 13, 2011 23:56:18 GMT -5
I have been following this thread since your first post but I did not want to chime in as others were giving you good advice. Insulinoma is heartbreaking. I'm very sorry for your loss. She did live 8 years though. Thank you for loving her the way you did. She is resting now.
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Post by ferretsgoboom on Dec 14, 2011 0:29:59 GMT -5
yes heather, max is'nt playing much, whenever i let him out, he used to run around the room, but now he just walks around and bites on my boots. he eats alot still, but im thinking of buying some RR, i think he needs it.
and thank you miamiferret, this happened very fast and yes insulinoma is very hard to go through, im glad Max doesn't have it.
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