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Post by hpdegus on Nov 5, 2021 21:28:27 GMT
I've fortunately got a 24/7 emergency vet not too far from me (only 40 min away). I've already called and asked if I'd need to book an appointment and they said no, just call when I was heading in.
I think I'll most likely end up taking him in tomorrow. He's moved around a bit today, and we'll have playtime later tonight to see how he is. I dont want to take time from him when he hasn't given up, but I also don't want him to be in pain. It just sucks. He's always been so resilient. I've known that he wasn't going to get better, but some tiny part of me was really hoping he'd beat the odds, or maybe it was just his teeth. Ive been so so grateful to have him in my life.
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Post by moletteuk on Nov 6, 2021 9:52:49 GMT
He is an amazing degu, and you are an amazing degu caregiver. Thinking of you.
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Post by hpdegus on Nov 6, 2021 15:10:20 GMT
Ollie was put to rest about an hour ago. He woke up this morning and decided he was done fighting. The end was very peaceful.
Fly high, my sassy little fighter. I love you.
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Post by savvy on Nov 6, 2021 16:39:31 GMT
I am so very sorry, you both fought so hard.
Rest in peace little Ollie, you have been loved and will be missed.
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Post by deguconvert on Nov 6, 2021 17:16:06 GMT
OH LOVE! I am so sorry!! My heart breaks for you. Oh that I could reach through and give you a big hug! Many hugs. As Savvy says, you both fought so hard, and your fighting allowed him more time than he may have had . . . whatever it was that was ailing him. Bless you!!
RIP Ollie. You have been a huge and well loved character on the forum, and a very treasured member of Hp's family and home! You will be missed.
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Post by moletteuk on Nov 7, 2021 9:59:25 GMT
I'm so sorry. Please rest easy knowing you couldn't have done more or loved him more. I'm relieved for you that you could give him a peaceful end.
Rest in peace sweet, determined Ollie, I would love to have met you x
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Post by hpdegus on Nov 7, 2021 23:36:25 GMT
Thank you all. And thank you so much for your help throughout this. I could not have helped him keep fighting this long without all of the knowledge on this forum.
He was such a huge part of my life and occupied my thoughts a lot these last few months in particular. I think I started grieving for him a month ago, when we got the diagnosis from the vet. I'm just so relieved now that he can rest. Hopefully Fred and George having taken him under their wings. I like to think that Ollie is having a grand time with them, eating all the good things again, while exploring everything and everywhere with his eyesight back.
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Post by yasmin on Nov 15, 2021 1:44:42 GMT
Sincere and heartfelt condolences
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Post by hpdegus on Nov 23, 2021 0:05:37 GMT
Just got an email from my regular vet saying happy birthday Ollie. So that hit really hard.
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Post by savvy on Nov 23, 2021 0:21:59 GMT
I am so sorry my love. Hugs.
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Post by teemu on Nov 23, 2021 0:31:03 GMT
I'm sorry for the lateness of it, but I just now noticed how this topic had developed. I'm really sorry for Ollie and I'm wishing you all the best! You absolutely went above and beyond for him, and he was so lucky to have you as an owner!
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Post by deguconvert on Nov 23, 2021 8:39:00 GMT
Those kinds of messages are very hard. I have received a few of those over the years. I am so truly sorry, love!! Hugs from me as well.
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