Sendai the rat not the virus! Necropsy results...kinda

[lilspaz68]

There was nothing you could do no matter what your vet finds.

 

[hopefloats]

I know that but I have a million scenarios running through my head. I feel it was something out of my control which is how I reacted to it but if i find out it wasnt then I worry how I will feel. I never had one of these done. I always saw them as being a way to get closure on what happened but i never thought about this side of it LOL

 

[lilspaz68]

With the sudden onset of symptoms was nothing ANYONE could do, probably even a vet at the clinic, if it happened in front of them.

 

[mamarat]

I agree with Shelagh, with some there's nothing that could have been done, it's just too fast.

 

[hopefloats]

I agree with Shelagh, with some there's nothing that could have been done, it's just too fast.

I agree with her as well. The funny thing is, in a few short hours I will have it confirmed but it is kinda scary. I never tried to have one of these before never thought I would. I know I couldnt save him, he went down hill in just a few hours. It is just different to wait for an answer rather than me guessing. I know the wait sucks because i am so ready to hear why he passed away like that.

 

[lilspaz68]

Be prepared for the words "inconclusive"...I HATE those words, and I have had 3 rats come back that way but years ago.

 

[hopefloats]

I sure hope not!

 

[hopefloats]

It is official I couldnt do anything. His chest cavity was full of blood. I didnt see any bite marks, and all his internal organs were fine. His heart was fine, his lungs were fine. He said it had to be some sort of aneurism. He bled out. My poor boy. that explains the clicking noise.

 

[Joanne]

Poor baby... At least you can rest easy knowing there was no saving him (if you know what I mean.)

 

[Godmother]

Poor sweetie, so sad that he died very young. For you it must be a relief knowing that you couldn't have done anything more.

I'm sorry for your loss.

 

[mamarat]

How sad but it is better to have an answer.

 

[jorats]

((hugs))

 

[hopefloats]

I dont think there is one scenario i havent went through. I have went over how to make sure this never happens again. I have blamed rats, items and so on. I know the rat room is safe. They cannot climb on anything that would hurt them and I know that they don't. Especially not Sendai. I feel so horrible for him suffering while I tried to figure out how to help him. He spent all his time in a corner staring at me and never really coming to me but I miss the hell out of that boy. We have been blessed most of our deaths we knew would happen. Most have happened at an age I was willing to accept their loss. It is funny how one death can set you back from your adapting skills that you did finally gain ground on. Sendai did just that. I am happy I had the necropsy done even though it threw a 100 more options for me to go over. I am so sad that I couldn't help him.

It is funny how even the skittish ones move into my heart, ones that will never show the love back. I have always said I was ok with them being that way if they are happy living here. He has shown me that it is true and not just words out of my mouth to deal with him hating me. I am so shocked that this happened. He was fine at night and gone the next day. I have a few on the "expected" list but that boy was not one of them.

I figured out how to grieve the oldies. He if forcing me to learn how to grieve the unexpected.

No one gets this like you guys so thank you for always being there. :hugs:

 

[jennifervb]

I'm so sorry, Peggy. :tearful:

What a shock! The poor, little, guy. :sad3:

I had a friend lose her dog when a tumor on her spleen erupted and filled her up with blood. It was awful. This is, however, the first time I have heard of a rat filling up with blood so its hard to fathom.

Fortunately, Sendai was able to spend his life with you. That makes for a happy reception at the Rainbow Bridge and a cloud full of loving memories. :love6: