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Snow went to the Rainbow Bridge this morning at 9:00 am. I was packing things up to drive him to Gulf Coast when he died in my husband's arms. This has hit us way too fast. He was doing fine and the heart meds he was on seemed to be working very well. Just yesterday morning, he was bouncing around with everyone else, begging for treats. He gave no indication of feeling bad.
Then around 4:30 my husband called me and said that Snow was throwing up and had diarrhea. It was full of blood and thick mucous. No vet was available for ferrets on Saturday night, except for Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists some 30 miles away in the Galleria. We decided to sit up with him through the night and keep him hydrated and try to get him somewhere this morning. But when I called, they still had no ferret vet on duty.
We decided to try to get him to Gulf Coast, but he didn't make it. He was only 3 1/2 years old.
My poor little Snow. I'm so, so sad....
Then around 4:30 my husband called me and said that Snow was throwing up and had diarrhea. It was full of blood and thick mucous. No vet was available for ferrets on Saturday night, except for Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists some 30 miles away in the Galleria. We decided to sit up with him through the night and keep him hydrated and try to get him somewhere this morning. But when I called, they still had no ferret vet on duty.
We decided to try to get him to Gulf Coast, but he didn't make it. He was only 3 1/2 years old.
My poor little Snow. I'm so, so sad....
Oh, my god, Susan--I am so sorry. Snow was a lovely boy and he had a wonderful time with you while he was here.
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Oh Susan - I am so very very sorry to hear that news.
ReplyDeleteFor what it's worth, he's at peace now, playing at the Rainbow Bridge and waiting for you to be reunited.
I think this part is the worst of ferret ownership - they give us all so much love and laughter when they're with us and when they leave, it takes a chunk out of our hearts.
Be happy to know that you gave him a good life and he knew he was loved and cared for by you.
I was so sad to read this. I really feel bad for you. You gave Snow a really happy life, with lots of love and other fuzzy friends to play with, and I am sure he really appreciates all the care you gave him. He's not in pain or suffering anymore- I can just see him leaping and bounding with the other fuzzies at the Rainbow Bridge. Please take care, and give Ziggy and the other boys and girls lots of love and hugs. Me and my gang are sending them to you as well.
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