critter diseases

[breakingnews]

Yeah, I feel horrible ... but I just can't justify the expense. Most sites are saying 48 hours to as long as one week, regardless of what treatment is given. I've done all that I can - changed her cage twice since yesterday, cleaned all her stuff, forced her to drink water, fed her some veggies. Poor poor hamster.

Here's a picture from her better days.

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[garnet]

Originally Posted by breakingnews

Yeah, I feel horrible ... but I just can't justify the expense. Most sites are saying 48 hours to as long as one week, regardless of what treatment is given. I've done all that I can - changed her cage twice since yesterday, cleaned all her stuff, forced her to drink water, fed her some veggies. Poor poor hamster.

Here's a picture from her better days.

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She's SO cute! I'm so sorry. It sounds like she's in bad shape--have you thought of bringing her in just to have her put to sleep? That really might be the kind thing to do at this point, and it might not be as expensive. I'm so sorry--I know how hard it is to lose a pet.

[perth]

I agree with Garnet. I couldn't justify that much money for a hamster, especially if it's not going to do any good, but I doubt it would be terribly expensive just to have her put to sleep. If shes suffering, I really think you should do what you can to end it for her quickly.