loveforpups
New Member
In advance, I’m sorry for sounding robotic. I’m extremely distressed, but I don’t show it well, so please don’t think I don’t care.
Now, this isn’t a case of ‘Take her to the vet for treatment.’ It’s a case of, pass away at home or assist her by putting her to sleep.
Please believe me when I say I’ve done all I can do in terms of vet care and home care, and she’s in the process of passing away right now. Barely responsive, sometimes rolling from one side to another. Her breathing is ragged, but was perfectly fine last night.
So yes, I’ve come to ask for advice on whether to let her pass here at home, or take here to the vet to get her put to sleep.
All of my rats have been either put to sleep before any real suffering, or died of ‘old age’ overnight. This girl is the first I’ve seen in the process.
I’m not sure if she’s in death throes and just taking a while to pass, or if she’s suffering.
She did respond to petting and loving on her before with some bruxing [which I know can mean comfort or discomfort], but within minutes was barely there at all and she’s now sometimes getting up and rolling about.
I don’t know if this is her quickly deteriorating and she’ll be gone soon or if every minute is just worse.
Many advice or personal experiences would be appreciated.
Now, this isn’t a case of ‘Take her to the vet for treatment.’ It’s a case of, pass away at home or assist her by putting her to sleep.
Please believe me when I say I’ve done all I can do in terms of vet care and home care, and she’s in the process of passing away right now. Barely responsive, sometimes rolling from one side to another. Her breathing is ragged, but was perfectly fine last night.
So yes, I’ve come to ask for advice on whether to let her pass here at home, or take here to the vet to get her put to sleep.
All of my rats have been either put to sleep before any real suffering, or died of ‘old age’ overnight. This girl is the first I’ve seen in the process.
I’m not sure if she’s in death throes and just taking a while to pass, or if she’s suffering.
She did respond to petting and loving on her before with some bruxing [which I know can mean comfort or discomfort], but within minutes was barely there at all and she’s now sometimes getting up and rolling about.
I don’t know if this is her quickly deteriorating and she’ll be gone soon or if every minute is just worse.
Many advice or personal experiences would be appreciated.