Rat Ritz PT Project (Immense!)

[Othere]

I'm not sure whether to continue with the dex. It didn't seem to make a huge difference - maybe I was expecting too much or maybe she is too far along (I dont know), she is still quite floppy, she doesn't climb anymore and is eating less and less. She's lost weight, despite me feeding her and she seems a bit cold (well, not colder, but certainly cooler than her sister) so I've provided fleece blankets in her nest and on the back of the cage. She still has cuddles and will snuggle for ages but she rarely blinks and just gives me this pitiful stare the whole time - sometimes I dont know where she is still in there

I hope I dont sound like I'm giving up - far from it – I just dont know whether she is enjoying life or whether it is fair to keep her going It's breaking my heart. Half of me is willing her on and the other half is in so much doubt I just dont know what to do and I'm feeling thoroughly miserable about it.

We weren't given any tablets, only an injection - my current vet doesn't seem very keen on giving tablets to rats but then he wasn't very keen on the idea of removing a lump from my other girl. I am going for a second opinion on that from a different surgery this week. I am not sure whether I should take Misty to the new vet and see what they say or whether they will even be happy to deal with another vet's patient half way through treatment (such as it is). I'm going to ring today and see what they say. I'm half tempted to drive to my old vet an hour away :/

[Daniele]

Oh, I'm sorry she doesn't seem to be getting any better - has she only had the 1 injection? Good luck with the other vet - maybe he'll give you the dex tablets.

I am worried about Evils too - she wouldn't take any medicine or food this morning, was breathing really quickly & was very agitated. I'm going to leave work early to make sure she's OK but I am feeling pessimistic too....

[Othere]

Thanks Daniele. Unfortunately Misty looks quite poorly tonight. We have an appointment with a different vet tomorrow evening for Nutmeg and I think we will be assessing how Misty is in the morning. She wasn't looking too good tonight so I think we may have to help her cross the bridge tomorrow
I'm feeling really miserable tonight but I think it is the right thing to do.

Scritches to Evils, hope she takes her meds like a good girl.

Jade

[Daniele]

Good luck with them both, I hope things work out for you all. Give Misty a special lick from Evils.

Evils is a bit better tonight, I'm just about to give her her medicine. I got the dex tablets from a chemist (if that's useful) - the vet didn't have any in stock so I asked for a prescription to take away with me & he was happy to do it.

[Othere]

Thanks. Sadly we had to help Misty to the bridge this morning. I think it was for the best
She was only little but she's left a huge hole in our hearts. Rest well little one, say hi to the rest of the mischief for me

Hope Evils is well today. Scritches to the little lady.

[Daniele]

I'm sorry about Misty, I hope you're OK.

Evils is a bit less hyper & has managed some peas so I am quite pleased with her.

[Othere]

Better today thanks but rat room feels a bit empty. Nutmeg is holding up quite well (I even got a snuggle and a boggle last night) and we may have found some friends for her.

Good for Evils, at least she is getting food down her, the fact that she is eating solid(ish) food is good Come on baby keep up the good work

[Daniele]

Evils had her last visit to the vet last night too. Goodbye my sweet girl x

[Othere]

Evils had her last visit to the vet last night too. Goodbye my sweet girl x

So very sorry to hear that