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Simone
Jan 3, 2011 12:22:39 GMT -4
Post by gerbilgal on Jan 3, 2011 12:22:39 GMT -4
Simone is still with us. She is on metacam. She gets a dose everyday now. Her tumor did go away once but it came back with a vengeance. Her normal weight was 75 grams. Her heaviest with the tumor was 90 grams. She is now down to 85 grams. She still eats when we feed her and sometimes from the food bowl. She still drinks when we offer her the water bottle. She has not really chewed anything in over a week. I hear her grinding her teeth. She likes to sleep in a fleece cosy on our laps. She does sometimes get a small burst of energy but she is sleeping more and more. She is peeing but I have not seen any poop. She is peeing where she sleeps but Simone is still keeping her underbelly clean. Sam is taking good care of her by sleeping close to her and groom her when needed. Her coat is becoming raggy looking. She still has the lip problem. Simone is over 3 years old. Is there anymore I can do? Should I take her to the vet to at least get her teeth checked? She is day to day. Take a look at her last few pictures here: picasaweb.google.com/gerbilgal/Gerbils2010The pictures are the few last ones in the folder.
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lyn
Rodent Retreat Lover
Just taking life one day at a time.
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Simone
Jan 3, 2011 16:23:06 GMT -4
Post by lyn on Jan 3, 2011 16:23:06 GMT -4
I feel so bad that Simone is not doing well. Taking her to the vet may not help the situation but it will atleast give you some answers. Lots of love to you and Simone. Give her my love please and you too.
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Simone
Jan 3, 2011 20:22:51 GMT -4
Post by Die Fledermaus on Jan 3, 2011 20:22:51 GMT -4
She looks tired in the last photo.
Can't you check her teeth yourself? Are you suggesting they are overgrown??
Your love is wonderful to read about. It is ennobling, which is how I felt about my unwell critters.
Best regards to Sam, too.
I can't think of anything else, other than easy to chew foods.
Best wishes.
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Simone
Jan 3, 2011 23:53:33 GMT -4
Post by pinky on Jan 3, 2011 23:53:33 GMT -4
Your love is wonderful to read about. It is ennobling, which is how I felt about my unwell critters. I couldn't have said it better. Having just nursed a sick ham before her passing the day after Christmas, the love you have for Simone is something very familiar to me. Hugs to you and Simone. What a pretty little girl--and so lucky to have Sam to look after her.
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Simone
Jan 4, 2011 14:38:53 GMT -4
Post by gerbilgal on Jan 4, 2011 14:38:53 GMT -4
Thanks everyone. Simone passed on to the Rainbow Bridge this morning at the vet's.
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lyn
Rodent Retreat Lover
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Simone
Jan 4, 2011 23:49:32 GMT -4
Post by lyn on Jan 4, 2011 23:49:32 GMT -4
RIP Little Simone. So sorry Diane. Give Sam my love please.
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Simone
Jan 5, 2011 0:02:38 GMT -4
Post by Die Fledermaus on Jan 5, 2011 0:02:38 GMT -4
Condolences. It seems once they start declining they rarely get well.
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Simone
Jan 5, 2011 0:50:52 GMT -4
Post by pinky on Jan 5, 2011 0:50:52 GMT -4
Rest peacefully, Simone. Look for Ethel--she crossed not so very long ago.
Hugs to you, gerbilgal. I hope Sam can ease the pain some.
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