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Posted by Deneb on March 10, 2006, at 11:21:18
In reply to Re: Deneb....you'll relate » Berberis, posted by Deneb on March 10, 2006, at 10:57:48
It's so hard to let them go.
If it looks like there is a chance he will get better, that is, is he's walking about and responds to you and eats, I would take him to the vet to see if there is anything they can do for him. If you do take him to the vet, bring the entire cage with you. Keep him in his environment to minimize stress.
But sometimes, you just know that they are on their last legs. Then you have the difficult decision to make.
I feel for you and Perkins.
Deneb*
Posted by Berberis on March 10, 2006, at 11:48:59
In reply to Re: Deneb....you'll relate *hamster trigger*, posted by Deneb on March 10, 2006, at 11:21:18
He's not eating even from my hand. He normally loves carrots, cheerios and cheese, but now he won't eat them. I hold his water bottle in front of him and he won't drink. He's also not pooping or peeing. It's torture seeing him like this.
I've had alot of hamsters and he's the absolute best.
Thanks, Deneb, for your words of comfort.
Posted by sleepygirl on March 10, 2006, at 12:09:13
In reply to Deneb....you'll relate, posted by Berberis on March 10, 2006, at 7:12:56
Posted by Berberis on March 10, 2006, at 14:43:23
In reply to (((Perkins))) (nm), posted by sleepygirl on March 10, 2006, at 12:09:13
Posted by Berberis on March 10, 2006, at 14:44:29
In reply to Re: Deneb....you'll relate » Berberis, posted by LegWarmers on March 10, 2006, at 10:08:05
Posted by Phillipa on March 10, 2006, at 15:14:00
In reply to Re: Deneb....you'll relate *hamster trigger* » Deneb, posted by Berberis on March 10, 2006, at 11:48:59
Sorry about your hampster. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Tanzanite on March 10, 2006, at 16:00:12
In reply to Deneb....you'll relate, posted by Berberis on March 10, 2006, at 7:12:56
I am so sorry for you and your little friend. Do what you feel is right. You will both be in my thoughts and prayers.
Peace
Tanzanite
Posted by Deneb on March 10, 2006, at 17:41:40
In reply to Re: Deneb....you'll relate *hamster trigger* » Deneb, posted by Berberis on March 10, 2006, at 11:48:59
> He's not eating even from my hand. He normally loves carrots, cheerios and cheese, but now he won't eat them. I hold his water bottle in front of him and he won't drink. He's also not pooping or peeing. It's torture seeing him like this.
:-(
(((Perkins)))
I would try giving him something soft, sweet and liquidy like fruit flavoured yogurt, it's easy to lick off and swallow, provides energy and hydration. If Perkins doesn't even eat that, then it doesn't look good. If he doesn't eat or drink, there's nothing much we can do for him.
If he's been like that for a couple of days now and you feel in your heart that he is suffering, take him to be put down. It's a small price to pay to stop pain and suffering. But...only do that if and only if you are ready and sure of your decision. It will be a painful one to have to make.
(((((Berberis + Perkins))))))
Deneb*
Posted by milly on March 11, 2006, at 5:51:21
In reply to Deneb....you'll relate, posted by Berberis on March 10, 2006, at 7:12:56
Great name for a hamster by the way
Ours were called Moley because she was a velvety black colour like a mole and Badger because she was black and white with a stripe down her head like a badger!!
They both passed away recently too
(((((Perkins)))))
(((((Berberis)))))
milly
Posted by Gabbix2 on March 11, 2006, at 12:37:00
In reply to Re: Deneb....you'll relate » Berberis, posted by LegWarmers on March 10, 2006, at 10:08:05
Posted by Gabbix2 on March 11, 2006, at 12:38:05
In reply to (((berberis, Perkins))) (nm) » LegWarmers, posted by Gabbix2 on March 11, 2006, at 12:37:00
Posted by LegWarmers on March 11, 2006, at 14:30:57
In reply to Just consider that a hug for you too, Legwarmers! (nm), posted by Gabbix2 on March 11, 2006, at 12:38:05
Posted by stickywicket on March 13, 2006, at 7:54:20
In reply to Hows little Perkins doing? ((((Berberis)))), posted by milly on March 11, 2006, at 5:51:21
You guys are terrific. You don't know how touched I was to read all your kind words.
I didn't have Perkins put down yet. I couldn't bring myself to do it. But I've tried everything I could to get him to eat and he won't. It's so sad to see him go. It'll probably be this week.
Posted by Gabbix2 on March 13, 2006, at 17:50:01
In reply to He's still hanging on, posted by stickywicket on March 13, 2006, at 7:54:20
oh that's so sad
yelp
you know, somehow the fact that you named him Perkins, (so darn cute) makes me even more teary.
(((Little Perkins)))
Posted by stickywicket on March 14, 2006, at 8:48:16
In reply to Re: He's still hanging on » stickywicket, posted by Gabbix2 on March 13, 2006, at 17:50:01
Perkins died yesterday. I took him to the vet to be put down. I tried to control my tears in the waiting room -- after all, what would people think of a 51 year old woman crying over her hamster? Driving back home to bury him, I totally broke down. I felt silly to be so grief-stricken over the loss of a hamster, but I couldn't help it.
I already miss him so much.
Posted by milly on March 14, 2006, at 10:39:32
In reply to He's gone....grief trigger, posted by stickywicket on March 14, 2006, at 8:48:16
I'm so sad for you, endings are just so bloody hard arn't they?
(((((((((stickywicket)))))))))))
milly
Posted by Dinah on March 14, 2006, at 12:54:10
In reply to He's gone....grief trigger, posted by stickywicket on March 14, 2006, at 8:48:16
I know how much it hurts to lose a beloved companion.
I hope you're able to get some comfort from memories of the good times.
One day I'm going to write a journal of my pets, complete with photos. I hate to think of them and their memories dying with me. I think I'll make it one day soon.
Posted by ClearSkies on March 14, 2006, at 12:58:33
In reply to He's gone....grief trigger, posted by stickywicket on March 14, 2006, at 8:48:16
It is terribly difficult to lose a beloved pet.
CS
Posted by Deneb on March 14, 2006, at 13:09:40
In reply to He's gone....grief trigger, posted by stickywicket on March 14, 2006, at 8:48:16
((((((((((stickywicket)))))))))))))
((((((((Perkins))))))))))
:-(
I offer you my condolences for the loss of your beloved Perkins.
It's okay to cry. I cried a lot when Hammie died. It took me a while to not cry whenever I saw a picture or thought of him.
The pain will lessen as time goes on. Right now it may be too triggering to think about Perkins, but one day you'll be able to think of all the good experiences you shared with Perkins and not cry.
Deneb*
Posted by Dinah on March 14, 2006, at 13:42:18
In reply to I'm so sorry » stickywicket, posted by Dinah on March 14, 2006, at 12:54:10
The only reason I need to do it soon is because my memory's not what it used to be (if in fact it ever was).
Posted by 10derHeart on March 14, 2006, at 16:11:11
In reply to He's gone....grief trigger, posted by stickywicket on March 14, 2006, at 8:48:16
Grief is not silly. No matter our age, or what type of living creature, lesser, greater, small or large, it's felt over.
Grief just is what it is. You cared for him, you were connected, you felt love - now you've suffered a loss.
Grief's a big part of what it means to be a loving human being. We *have* to feel these feelings - sometimes later, but sooner may be healthier, and it's good to let them out through tears. When you say "I can't help it," well, no, you can't. And you shouldn't.
I'm sorry you have to go through this. Deneb's words are true, though. It'll get better. I'm learning all the sorts of grief I've felt and will feel do ease up eventually, even those times our hearts seem permanently broken. I believe the Creator wired us that way, to get past the pain of loss so we can go on and love some more...
Hang in there (((stickywicket)))
Posted by 10derHeart on March 14, 2006, at 16:12:24
In reply to Just to clarify :), posted by Dinah on March 14, 2006, at 13:42:18
Posted by Tanzanite on March 15, 2006, at 3:43:32
In reply to He's gone....grief trigger, posted by stickywicket on March 14, 2006, at 8:48:16
((((Stickywicket)))
I am so sorry for the loss of your friend. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. I don't know what else to say. HUGS and hopefully you will feel better.CHelle
Posted by stickywicket on March 15, 2006, at 7:16:54
In reply to HUGS, So sorry Stickywicket, posted by Tanzanite on March 15, 2006, at 3:43:32
Just sharing this experience with you here has helped me tremendously.
Your kind words have touched me deeply.
Posted by sabrina0805 on March 15, 2006, at 12:39:08
In reply to He's gone....grief trigger, posted by stickywicket on March 14, 2006, at 8:48:16
This teared me right up. I am so sorry. I feel for you!
Sabrina
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