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Esstina2

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my little louby lou 7 years old had been poorly for some time with a large tumour on her leg, the vet said that while she was still eating and loving us she was still "living" and that we would know when the time was right to let her go. she started to go rapidly down hill yesterday, would not drink or eat anything and just lay in her bed all day not moving. we nursed her all through the night expecting her to peacefully pass away but she was still alive this morning so we rang the vets and took her this evening but sadly she died in the waiting room. her sister / cage mate Stumpy same age was whimpering all through the night, I thought it was because she knew louby was dying but this morning I noticed she was whimpering when urinating so she too has been vets this evening. he suspects bladder stones but first wants her to have 2 days on metacam and baytril in case she has an infection. if no improvement Monday he will xray to check for stones. he says she is unlikely to survive another surgery given her age (she has had stones before) so is the alternative to have her put to sleep or can this condition be medically managed? also which one of these drugs is the pain killer and how long will it take b4 she feels some relief. I have given her both but next dose is not until tomo ! I'm so upset hearing her crying and I feel so helpless, any advise appreciated. many thanks as always xxxxx
 
esstina said:
my little louby lou 7 years old had been poorly for some time with a large tumour on her leg, the vet said that while she was still eating and loving us she was still "living" and that we would know when the time was right to let her go. she started to go rapidly down hill yesterday, would not drink or eat anything and just lay in her bed all day not moving. we nursed her all through the night expecting her to peacefully pass away but she was still alive this morning so we rang the vets and took her this evening but sadly she died in the waiting room. her sister / cage mate Stumpy same age was whimpering all through the night, I thought it was because she knew louby was dying but this morning I noticed she was whimpering when urinating so she too has been vets this evening. he suspects bladder stones but first wants her to have 2 days on metacam and baytril in case she has an infection. if no improvement Monday he will xray to check for stones. he says she is unlikely to survive another surgery given her age (she has had stones before) so is the alternative to have her put to sleep or can this condition be medically managed? also which one of these drugs is the pain killer and how long will it take b4 she feels some relief. I have given her both but next dose is not until tomo ! I'm so upset hearing her crying and I feel so helpless, any advise appreciated. many thanks as always xxxxx
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Hi! I am very sorry for your loss!

Hopefully, it is just a cystitis! There is unfortunately no alternative to an operation if it is stones. In that case, the kindest thing would be to let spare her any prolonged suffering.

The painkiller/anti-inflammatory is metacam. You can give 0.2 - 0.25 ml maximum every 12 hours, depending on whether she is below or above 1000g. If the metacam is not doing the trick, please consider not waiting until Monday, as traumatic as it is for you to have to make the same decision twice in such a short time.
 
I can't add to the excellent advice you've had from Wiebke - sending you hugs :hug:

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thank you for your advise. stumpy deteriated last couple of days so she has been put to sleep. such a sad day losing my 2 old girls in as many days x
 
esstina said:
thank you for your advise. stumpy deteriated last couple of days so she has been put to sleep. such a sad day losing my 2 old girls in as many days x
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BIG HUGS!

I am so very sorry! It is such a devastating experience for any loving owner. Try to console yourself that your two girls are popcorning together at the Rainbow Bridge again. It is not much of a consolation, but it can hopefully easy a little of your grieving.
 
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