Stroke- RIP Luna

[smilez_n_hugs]

One of my permafosters, Luna had a stroke this evening. For a while I had hopes of a recovery, she took ensure from the syringe and she was looking perkier. She didn't seem to want to sleep cuddled on the couch with me so I put her back in the cage so she could rest. I'm not sure if she had another one or if it's still from the first one but she's taken a turn for the worst :sad3: she has barely moved and is mostly unresponsive. Obviously if she makes it through the night I will take her to the e-vet first thing in the morning. She doesn't seem to want to be held so I'm leaving her in her cage cuddled in her house with a bunch of fleece and I'm worried about trying to get her to take anymore ensure for fear that she will aspirate it. At this point I'm praying she is able to pass peacefully on her own. If anyone with experience has any suggestions I would greatly appreciate it.

 

I have no suggestions! but sending lots of good vibes her way :hugs:

 

[Joanne]

I'm so sorry to hear about Luna.
Make sure she's comfy and that some soft food and water are nearby if she feels like venturing out.
If I was going to offer her anything, it would probably be a finger dipped in Ensure or something like that. If she licks it up, you could offer her more, but if she wasn't interested then I wouldn't force it.

 

[mamarat]

Sending her lots of healing vibes. Do you have any Pred or Dex you could give her?

 

[AlexP]

Aww, poor girl. I'm sending you and Luna lots of good vibes and prayers.

 

[smilez_n_hugs]

Sending her lots of healing vibes. Do you have any Pred or Dex you could give her?

No unfortunately I don't but even if I did I doubt I she would take it

 

[lilspaz68]

So she's basically immobile? Is she an older girl? Does she have resp issues? Poor love, stroke is awful. I shall hope she passed quietly overnight. I am sorry Amanda.

 

[jorats]

Are you still in North Bay? If you are... there are no vets there who know anything about rats.
Sending lots of healing vibes for your sweetie.

 

[smilez_n_hugs]

I just got back from the vet. Luna made it overnight but her breathing was getting more and more labored and I didn't want her to suffer anymore so we let her go.

Are you still in North Bay? If you are... there are no vets there who know anything about rats.
Sending lots of healing vibes for your sweetie.

Yeah the vet situation here is less than ideal but I have finally found a vet who will administer gas before giving the injection and let me stay with them. Luna was to the point where even the best rat vet wouldn't have helped her

RIP silly girl :heart:

 

[lilspaz68]

((hugs)) what a sweet little thing she looked like. She was lucky to have had you Amanda as her previous life was not even worth mentioning.

Sleep deep and peacefully sweet Luna. :heart:

 

[mamarat]

Beautiful girl. RIP sweetie.

 

[Joanne]

Awwww, she's such a cutie! Rest easy sweet Luna....

 

[Petunia]

oh I am so sorry Amanda! :hugs:

RIP little one

 

[KayRatz]

Oh gosh, isn't she darling... I'm so sorry. -hugs-

 

[Zooy]

So sorry Amanda, she was beautiful. Play hard at the bridge Luna.

 

[*Rebel_Angel*]

RIP little one! :hugs:

 

[Godmother]

RIP, sweet Luna. :heart:

 

[jorats]

Be free little one. I'm so sorry...