Not A Guineapig But Absolutely Devastated

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Tayz

Tayz

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Have you ever spent money trying to save your best friend. Thinking of losing that furry little creature that has that huge heart of gold? The thought of waking up, walking to the cage and your babys face not peering at you eagerly?
This weekend I am putting to sleep my best friend Myra. I tried everything I could to save her, I took her to the vets and was refused antibiotics because her chest wasn't bad enough. 2 days later and her lungs and heart are now permently damaged. Theres no rewind, no cure. Antibiotics. Its all I needed. And I wouldn't be taking her to the place I never wanted to. And she will come, trusting every judgement I make, she will happily come for the drive. She loves car drives, they always excite her. When I go to put her down she will still have that look of pure trust and love on her face, maybe shell even start licking my cheek like she loves doing. She trusts me. And it is breaking my heart to end her suffering. I have three days to spend with her before and after work. I am absolutely devastated. I love her so much, I taught her to come to her name, I miss nights with her cuddled in my shirt.
Myra <3
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I'm hoping to get some kind of memorial thing,, not sure exactly what yet... but the words ill use are...

And if you were with me tonight,
I'd sing to you just one more time.
A song for a heart so big,
god wouldn't let it live.


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The worst part...its not her time...shes only a year old, she should have another year at least! :(
 
Your beautiful words are so moving. I really am so very sorry your beautiful girl and you are going through this.
 
I'm so sorry I'm in tears :'( She'll watch over you and I know shes thankful for having a great owner like you! ❤️
 
I am ever so sorry that things have gone awry for you and Myra!
 
I am so very sorry you are going through this :(

Spend as much time as you can with Myra these next few days and take lots of photo's. Even if you can not look at them straight away afterwards, they will bring you comfort in the future.

Unfortunately rats are prone to respiratory problems. My Roxy spent the last few months of her life on baytril after she contracted a chest infection that wouldn't shift xx
 
I am so sorry, what an awful thing to be going through. I know you will make every minute the best for her. Massive hugs to you and love to Myra
 
Enjoy your time with Myra and remember her at her beautiful best xx
 
Rattie owner also, my heart goes out to you, it is heart breaking , she is beautiful, you so love each other, thinking of you, cuddles to you both x Are you absolutly sure this is the only option though? Please do not think I am questioning your judgement, but I would highly recommend trying a different vet, as sadly vets knowledge on rats is typically terrible. Maybe you could join a rat forum and ask for further advice there? A really good one is

http://fancyratsforum.co.uk/index.php?sid=32435f2a335ac6ea935d44ac39b42d15

I truly wish you the best of luck. Take care, I shall be thinking of you both in this hard time. xx
 
Thankyou for the support everyone.
Unfortunely I was at my annual rat show last weekend and my breeder/best friend came up and checked her for me. She agrees the best thing is to put her down and is putting her to sleep for me. I trust her judgment 100 percent and I can see this taking a toll on her now, the rattle is permenant and her weight had dropped, her fur has lost its gleam. Shes still licky, active and runs to me but I can see it is causing her discomfort now. 2 days I have left with her, right now she is in my jumper and I can feel her heart racing and rattling.
I would love to take her to a vet but I know its too late, shes only small. I lost another rat last month to something like this and my breeder did a dissection on her and found her lungs were damaged beyond repair and her heart wasn't good and said it was a good thing we had put her down. Myras rattle is almost as bad as that rats now so it breaks my heart but I think leaving her longer is then letting her suffer and I cant do that to her. I know I'm going to have a huge breakdown, but I've decided I will be there when we put her to sleep. <3
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Your bond is so strong its making me cry :( I am so sorry Myra and I'm sorry for you <3 We all know a special friend like Myra will end up happy in heaven. Then you wont have to worry. She'll watch over you :3 Stay strong hun xx ❤️
 
I'm so sorry about ure baby, I'm sure she had the best possible life with you.
Make sure that these last three days are the best ever and make sure to spoil her rotten and maybe give her those treats you never let her have before but most of all hold her and tell her you will never forget her.
 
I bought a tonne of baby food. Her favourite has always been the banana and custard. I always sang
'nana and custard, Myra wants her nana and custard' over and over just as I gave it to her. She always darts her tongue in and tried to get it as far as she can into the little tube. Even while being sick she still is keen on her favourite food. so for the next couple days she can have as much as she wants <3
 
That's good, I'm sure she loves it, I'm sorry cause I know this must be devastating for you but this always really moves me because ure super bonded to your girl and you never see that much anymore
 
I am really sorry to hear this! Truly no words can say how sorry I am. Though I hope you have a peaceful two days with the little dear. I still feel the rat forum may be able to help further, as I own a rat with scaring on her lungs, she was nearly put to sleep but thankfully with help of those on the forum and my vet, she lived, and is now happy with her friends. Whatever happens my thoughts are with you and your beautiful little girl, peace.
 
oh how very sad, I'm so sorry you are having to do this i would be devastated too. I love those pictures thank you so much for sharing. Cherish your time together xx
 
I would love to help her, but her lungs sound so bad, and because of the decline in weight (she is eating and drinking) I feel its selfish for me to leave her any longer :( I wish I had antibiotics, id still put her on them right now. someone mentioned small bits of neurofen to me once.... maybe? I don't know I don't want to experiment to much with her.
 
Awwww she's beautiful. I am so sorry for both of you. You will meet again one day, I truly believe that. I don't think animals would be put here for us to love so much and not also have a special place to go, and wait for us until it's our time to cross that bridge.

((Hugs))
Angela
 
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