Think toto is dying

[Clairebee1]

OMG i think my boy is giving up hes so frail right now so thin and so slowly moving he wont accept treats water or food what can i do theres no vets open at this time how do i make him comfy ? :cry4: :cry4: :cry4: :cry4:
This is the hardest thing ivee ever seen and went through he wont let me nurse him he wants to go back into his shoebox with this blankets :cry4: :cry4: :cry4:

 

[Delaney9940]

our girl Mouse just got back from vet, she has pneumonia. She got some antibotics, but she wont eat or drink. The dr. said she may not make it thru the weekend, and then again she may. She is 2 years and 4 months old.

I am sorry about toto. It is difficult when you love them so much.

 

[Clairebee1]

How do i keep him comfy he wont let me hold him omg hes so light and so scraggy looking

 

[lilspaz68]

Keep them warm, and try syringing Ensure into their mouths. I use strawberry myself. It can give them food and liquid all in one shot.

 

[Clairebee1]

This is so hard :cry4:
i dont have ensure i tried getting water into his mouth but hes not interested in anything.

 

[Cityratt]

:hugs: me and my gang are thinking about you guys

 

[jorats]

When my rats get to this stage, some like to cuddle with me while others prefer to be alone. I do what they want, if they don't want to eat, I don't force it. I'd keep him warm, on a fleece and just sit by him so you can say your goodbyes.
I'm so sorry.

 

[mamarat]

Some ratties do prefer their "bed" at this time. Others will stay in your arms. I'm so sorry. You tried so hard.

 

[Dahlas]

This is the worst thing about loving ratties......I am so sorry.

 

[Melissa's ZOO]

This is the worst thing about loving ratties......I am so sorry.

Yes, it is. I am so sorry to hear about Toto.

 

[Clairebee1]

Is there any pain relief i can give him like paracetomal ? or calpol ? like just a little to give him some relief.

He looks so dreadful and doesnt look like my boy

 

[lindsayfawn]

sorry to here about toto, we're in the same boat too with our Gloria. hope all works out.

 

[Clairebee1]

Is there any pain relief i can give him ?

 

[jorats]

I don't think they really need pain relief. Unless you think he's suffering, then it would be best to having him put to sleep by a vet.

 

[Clairebee1]

Ive phoned round the vets and none are opened
Hes just laying down and breathing hard and not responding to anything.

 

[Dewi]

I'm so sorry about Toto! Do any of the vets provide an after hours number?

 

[Clairebee1]

No ive tried about 15 vets numbers and all our shut is it cruel to let him die here ? naturally? or am i being cruel ive really tried my hardest to get a vet but none are open!!

 

[jorats]

Almost all my rats pass at home. I don't think they suffer much near the end. Just be with him...

 

[Lina]

:hugs: It's not easy watching their last moments. :heart: