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Post by MistyAnna on Jun 22, 2021 11:14:33 GMT
I have no idea what happened or what’s wrong because he was accepting treats and absolutely okay last night. But it’s 4am and I woke up to go to the bathroom and I checked on the degus and Skitter was laying on the bottom of the cage. He’s still breathing but he’s not doing okay..I don’t think he’s going to make it until morning so I’ve been laying with him on my chest. Skatter is okay, I offered him some oats with water. Tried to offer Skitter some as well but I think this might be it. I just want to cry.
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Jun 22, 2021 12:05:17 GMT
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Post by MistyAnna on Jun 22, 2021 12:05:17 GMT
I’ve managed to give him a little bit of oats and I’ve been keeping him warm in a housecoat with me. He seems to be doing a tiny bit better but I don’t think it’s enough
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Jun 22, 2021 13:06:59 GMT
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Post by MistyAnna on Jun 22, 2021 13:06:59 GMT
He’s gone. He passed while laying with me. Even if I could’ve left for the vets office when I first found him he wouldn’t have made it. I’m so sorry buddy, I wish I could’ve done more for you 😔
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Post by winic1 on Jun 22, 2021 13:14:20 GMT
Oh MistyAnna, I'm so sorry!
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Post by savvy on Jun 22, 2021 13:39:11 GMT
I am so sorry, you did all you could.
Rest in peace little Skitter, you have been loved and will be missed.
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Post by teemu on Jun 22, 2021 13:47:31 GMT
Oh no! I'm really sorry for your loss! It sounds like a total out-of-the-blue situation, I really don't think that there was something you should (or could) have done differently.
This must be really hard for you right now, but is there any signs of what happened? Could it have been an accident, an illness, or just natural causes from age etc? Was Skitter an older degu? Sorry, I haven't heard about him before so I'm not sure what kind of a situation he was in in general.
In any case, I'm sorry for your loss!
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Post by MistyAnna on Jun 22, 2021 16:45:36 GMT
Oh no! I'm really sorry for your loss! It sounds like a total out-of-the-blue situation, I really don't think that there was something you should (or could) have done differently. This must be really hard for you right now, but is there any signs of what happened? Could it have been an accident, an illness, or just natural causes from age etc? Was Skitter an older degu? Sorry, I haven't heard about him before so I'm not sure what kind of a situation he was in in general. In any case, I'm sorry for your loss! Thank you. I don’t know what happened because he was fine the last time I saw him. I’ve had him and his brother for 4 years now and they were already fully grown when I brought them home so I’m not 100% sure how old they are. I used to be on here a lot more. it’s nice to meet you, but I wish it was under better circumstances
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Post by bouncy on Jun 22, 2021 18:25:40 GMT
Poor little Skitter! These things do, unfortunately, happen. Squidgy went in a similar way - fine at noon, fine at 4pm when they all got sunflower seeds, then suddenly dead a couple of hours later. We don't know why or how, but we at least know they were loved
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Post by deguconvert on Jun 23, 2021 0:07:57 GMT
I'm so very sorry, MistyAnna!! I'm truly sorry! What a shock for you and for Skatter! RIP sweet Skitter!
Our boy Reepicheep died in his sleep. He was fine the night before, and next day he just looked like he was sleeping, only to discover that he wasn't sleeping at all, but was gone. He was in great health, was happy and active, and then he was gone. It is so hard to lose them in any circumstances, and I know you are aching. Sending you love and hugs.
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Post by moletteuk on Jun 23, 2021 10:49:41 GMT
I'm very sorry for your loss, what an awful shock. RIP Skitter x
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Jun 25, 2021 13:50:36 GMT
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Post by zo on Jun 25, 2021 13:50:36 GMT
So sorry for your loss Rip skitter
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Post by deguconvert on Jun 30, 2021 6:28:07 GMT
Hey, MistyAnna. Just wondering how you are doing? I have wanted to ask how your kitties are doing?
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Post by MistyAnna on Jul 1, 2021 6:34:35 GMT
Hey, MistyAnna. Just wondering how you are doing? I have wanted to ask how your kitties are doing? I’m okay. We’re currently in a heat wave with highs of 44°. It’s supposed to start cooling down now thankfully. Skatter is well, I moved him to the basement with me where it’s much cooler. The cats have been spending most of their time down there was well. I might make a post about them in a bit
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Post by deguconvert on Jul 2, 2021 3:25:14 GMT
We are also in the heat, though it isn't nearly as hot 36+, but that would feel so much cooler to you at 44+! My husband, who grew up in the south Okanogan, is finding it pretty hot. I guess it get harder to deal with as we get older. I'm glad it is going to cool down as well. Our grass is scorched!
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