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Mystery Illness

fluffypoptarts

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How is she today?
She is holding at 42 grams which is how much she weighed when we picked her up from the vet on Monday (trying to get her up to at least 44). She is brighter and more alert, but tires very quickly and is still displaying neurological signs. She can perch at least, but she has to stay in her hospital cage. She doesn’t seem to have trouble breathing unless she exerts herself (which honestly doesn’t take much). So she’s a little better, but not where we would hope her to be. I’m just going to give her everything as directed and keep trying to chonk her up. I have some Harrison’s recovery that I’m sprinkling over her food and this omnivore mix that I can offer like a formula.

She is on 3 medications right now. The baytril, one to keep her from vomiting and to help gut motility, and one for her heart.
 

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So sorry to hear this ..best of luck with her :hug8:
 

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We took Neut back for an evaluation because her condition and quality of life are gradually deteriorating. The vet said that her breathing is definitely more labored and her heartbeat is weaker and irregular. Just having an examination utterly exhausted my poor little girl and all she wanted to do was close her eyes and pant. The vet confirmed what I already feared - we have to get ready to say goodbye. :( There’s nothing else they can do.

I have an appointment in two weeks so that we can both be there, but if she gets much worse I’ll have to take her alone. I’m never ready for this, but this one I’m especially not ready for. I hate this so much.
 

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Oh no :( I'm so terribly sorry to hear this sad news. You're all in my thoughts.
 

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Oh no, I am so sorry :(
 

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I just saw this thread and hoped so much she would have improved by now. I am so sorry you have to let her go. :(
 

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I´m so sorry to hear this. I will be keeping you all in my thoughts
 

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I am so sorry. Hugs.
 

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I’m so sorry! My heart breaks for y’all :(
 

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I'm so sorry :( I hope she gets better :sadhug2:
 

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Thank you, all. She is such a sweet little girl and deserves to be healthy and happy, but it is not in my power to help her any more. She will leave a huge void in my heart. I keep hoping she’ll somehow get better, even though I know that’s impossible. :(
 

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I am so very sorry.
 

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My thoughts are with you.
 

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I'm so sorry. It's so hard when they get sick and you just can't help them.
 

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I’m so sorry to hear this! How heartbreaking.

Sending hugs and prayers for you all.
 

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I am so sorry really praying for a miracle for you
 
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