Onyx Has Passed. RIP.

[Die Fledermaus]

Rainy (see other thread in this forum) had her litter on Jan. 9th, 2003. Larry died as a runt, and Peter died suddenly 2 1/2 months later. In January, Ringy was found dead.

Onyx has joined them.

She was happy and frisky and normal May 10th; ten hours later I checked on her and she seemed to be sleeping very peacefully near her log with her hand under her head. I was stunned when she did not move when I touched her.

Like with Ringy, a little bit of reddish liquid (blood, I assume) was spotted around the nose, suggesting a stroke or some sort of respiratory attack. (?).

Onyx was sweet and nice like all the others of that litter; although not a major favorite she was loved as much as any.

RIP, Onyx. 1/9/03-5/11/04.

Boudicca, Zeb, Makeeda, Raven, Theodora, Hypatia, Ebony, and Zenobia remain of Rainy's children. All are well.

Onyx in happier times.


Her final sleep.




Such a peaceful death, unlike her poor mom.

[fluffyfluff1]

I am so sorry, Die. You have lost so many lovies of late.

[Die Fledermaus]

Not as many as Kane, thankfully. But at least this one was peaceful.

I do wonder what it was as Ringy last January died similarly. No symptoms or warnings at all.

[jeannie]

Not another one! I'm really sorry to hear of her death

[Die Fledermaus]

Thanks. I suppose 17 months after their birth eight out of twelve remaining alive and well isn't bad at all. But still. . . You know.

Again, if anyone knows the cause, based on the sudden death, and the reddish liquid on the nose, please let me know. (?).

[cognac]

DF,
I'm so sorry to hear of Onyx's passing. I'm "glad" to hear she went peacefully. *hugs*
Cognac