critter diseases

Trilby · 08-14-2004, 09:47 PM

That is one cute hamster-critter. I had to do that once to a very sick kitten--have her put to sleep. There was no other way. If you can find a decent vet they usually give you a break on this sort of thing. The critter is counting on you to do the right thing. I am so sorry.

xoxoxoBruce · 08-15-2004, 12:15 AM

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The critter is counting on you to do the right thing.

Sorry about Matilda, BN, but be rational. She is dependent on you for food, water and belly rubs, but she's not depending on you for anything. She would have to have comprehension and I doubt she's pondering the meaning of life. I fully understand your not wanting her to suffer pain, but how do you know she's feeling anything other than unusual?
Fortunately it's not my call, it's yours. Sorry, man.

Cyber Wolf · 08-15-2004, 12:26 AM

I know how that is, Breaking. I'm a rat owner myself and have been for several years. I'd say the best you can do now is make sure the little sprite is comfy. Keep trying to help but just make sure she's comfortable and feels loved.

Griff · 08-15-2004, 09:24 AM

We had to put down Petes old Huskie/Sheperd mix a few years ago, it was a bummer. What causes wet tail? Chickens can get something called cocxydosis(sp?) where they start losing control of their legs and get diahrea. Chickens are easier to put down though, being somewhat further down on the pet chart. Anyway, this will pass, give yourself permission to get another pet when it feels right.

Brigliadore · 08-15-2004, 03:57 PM

I worked at a PetSmart for a number of years and so have some experience with Wet Tail. We would get a shipment of Hamsters in at least once a month where they would come down with it. There are several medications out for it, and as far as I remember most the Hamsters we treated made full recoveries within a week or two. Last I checked most petsmarts carry the medicine for it (we just pull some meds off the store shelves every time we needed it)

Here is some links to a few of the products.

This is the one we most often used in the store.

This one might work just as well.

Good luck.

Brigliadore · 08-15-2004, 04:04 PM

oops, should have read your full post. I guess you already got her medicine but it sounds like she might be too far gone. Give her a day to give the meds a chance to start working and if she seems to still be suffering then you should consider just putting her down.

08-15-2004, 12:26 AM	#3
Cyber Wolf As stable as a ring of PU-239 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: On a huge rock covered in water, highly advanced moss and 7 billion parasites Posts: 1,264	I know how that is, Breaking. I'm a rat owner myself and have been for several years. I'd say the best you can do now is make sure the little sprite is comfy. Keep trying to help but just make sure she's comfortable and feels loved. __________________ "I don't see what's so triffic about creating people as people and then getting' upset 'cos they act like people." ~Adam Young, Good Omens "I don't see why it matters what is written. Not when it's about people. It can always be crossed out." ~Adam Young, Good Omens

08-15-2004, 09:24 AM	#4
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	We had to put down Petes old Huskie/Sheperd mix a few years ago, it was a bummer. What causes wet tail? Chickens can get something called cocxydosis(sp?) where they start losing control of their legs and get diahrea. Chickens are easier to put down though, being somewhat further down on the pet chart. Anyway, this will pass, give yourself permission to get another pet when it feels right. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

08-15-2004, 03:57 PM	#5
Brigliadore stays crispy in milk Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: A strange planet called Utah Posts: 270	I worked at a PetSmart for a number of years and so have some experience with Wet Tail. We would get a shipment of Hamsters in at least once a month where they would come down with it. There are several medications out for it, and as far as I remember most the Hamsters we treated made full recoveries within a week or two. Last I checked most petsmarts carry the medicine for it (we just pull some meds off the store shelves every time we needed it) Here is some links to a few of the products. This is the one we most often used in the store. This one might work just as well. Good luck. __________________ I cant think of anything to put here so this is all I am going to write.

08-15-2004, 04:04 PM	#6
Brigliadore stays crispy in milk Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: A strange planet called Utah Posts: 270	oops, should have read your full post. I guess you already got her medicine but it sounds like she might be too far gone. Give her a day to give the meds a chance to start working and if she seems to still be suffering then you should consider just putting her down. __________________ I cant think of anything to put here so this is all I am going to write.

08-14-2004, 09:47 PM	#1
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	That is one cute hamster-critter. I had to do that once to a very sick kitten--have her put to sleep. There was no other way. If you can find a decent vet they usually give you a break on this sort of thing. The critter is counting on you to do the right thing. I am so sorry.

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