New girl Jill.. Very sick.. PT **RIP Jill 08/06/12**

[mamarat]

What a sweetie.

 

[NinjaRatMama]

I'm very sad to have to make this update... but Jill's body has just about had enough now. :sad3: she's wrapped up on my chest but I suspect Jill is already gone, and her body is just behind her...

I checked on her a few minutes ago to find her worse than ever & her breathing was labored. I was calling the vet on call today but we won't make it, she's in her last minutes. :cry:

Thanks for RPOM nom & nice comments, she is a sweetie & yesterday evening was the last time she was kind of her old self...

 

[lilspaz68]

Are you ready for this? Do you need to know what to expect when she finally does go?

 

[NinjaRatMama]

Are you ready for this? Do you need to know what to expect when she finally does go?

I had my old man Ernie pass at home so I am fairly certain this will be similar...

 

[lilspaz68]

Are you ready for this? Do you need to know what to expect when she finally does go?

I had my old man Ernie pass at home so I am fairly certain this will be similar...

Ahh okay so you know about agonal breathing and the "seizures" at the end?

 

[NinjaRatMama]

Are you ready for this? Do you need to know what to expect when she finally does go?

I had my old man Ernie pass at home so I am fairly certain this will be similar...

Ahh okay so you know about agonal breathing and the "seizures" at the end?

Yes, that's why I think it should be any minute now.. She has stopped breathing & stiffened up/seizured 2x already... Her body is just struggling to really let go.
The on-call vet is actually one of the vets I see for my cats but he doesn't see rats... So I hope this doesnt drag out... :?

 

[lilspaz68]

Yes, that's why I think it should be any minute now.. She has stopped breathing & stiffened up/seizured 2x already... Her body is just struggling to really let go.
The on-call vet is actually one of the vets I see for my cats but he doesn't see rats... So I hope this doesnt drag out... :?

Almost there then, I hold them and talk to them and tell them I love them and to let go. :heart:

 

[NinjaRatMama]

Yes, that's why I think it should be any minute now.. She has stopped breathing & stiffened up/seizured 2x already... Her body is just struggling to really let go.
The on-call vet is actually one of the vets I see for my cats but he doesn't see rats... So I hope this doesnt drag out... :?

Almost there then, I hold them and talk to them and tell them I love them and to let go. :heart:

That is what I did with Ernie and am doing now with Jill as well... I'm telling her we fought the good fight but it's okay to let go now & I love her but I wish I could've gotten to know her better :cry:

 

[lilspaz68]

I am in Chat if you need to talk :cuddle:

 

[mamarat]

:hugs:

 

[NinjaRatMama]

Thanks :hugs:

 

[Sharlees rattakisses]

The hardest part of loving rats is watching them leave us.
Play hard at the bridge sweetie little girlie. :heart:
May your food bowl always be full and the sun shining brightly.
I'm so sorry NinjaRatMama. :cuddle:

 

[SQ]

:sad3:

 

[trihkal]

=( <3

 

[NinjaRatMama]

I don't what to think... but Jill is awake & eating right now. she stopped breathing today 3 times that I saw for a FULL minute each time, seized up... but came back each time & after a cpl hours of that she started breathing regularly & now shes come to & not struggling to breathe. No more crackling in her chest like she had earlier.

I have no clue what to think or do really... keep going as before with meds? Stop & hope she goes soon? or have her pts? She's a fighter with a strong heart, obviously...

Poor Jill, I hope she was unconscious for most of today

 

[lilspaz68]

maybe the prednisone finally kicked in for her?

 

[NinjaRatMama]

maybe the prednisone finally kicked in for her?

Maybe! I just can't get over how close she was & what a 360 she did on me in the last 48 hours!

 

[lilspaz68]

maybe the prednisone finally kicked in for her?

Maybe! I just can't get over how close she was & what a 360 she did on me in the last 48 hours!

The Miracle of Steroids with PT...it's shocking. Let's hope its a consistent improvement on her part. Enjoy your Reprieve little one.

 

[mamarat]

I'm so happy for you and your girl.

 

[EDK]

Amazing, what a little miracle! I hope its not a delayed inevitable and that she's really fighting. Poor sweet little girl, i hope she remains with you as long as possible