Ophelia *UPDATE post #11*

[Casper]

I don't know if anyone has even seen this thread, but I will update anyhow.

Garber seems a bit wore down today. He is not terribly fatigued, but I can tell he is not as active as he has been. He is still eating and drinking, which is good, and he took his meds without much fuss. I was sitting in there with him this evening and the thought ran through my mind: Will it come to a point where euthanasia is the most humane thing for him? After pondering that for some time I figured that I will make that decision once the time comes. Right now he still has that twinkle in his eyes and I do not feel it is time. Then again, if he ends up going on his own it will not be a shock.

Ophelia made it through the night. Honestly, I was very surprised and overjoyed to see that! I can tell that she has eaten and saw her take a drink this afternoon, which is good. Unfortunately, she is still unsteady. When she saw me she tried running to me but fell over on her side. It seems a bit better than last night. I will continue to give her Nutri-Cal and see if there is any more progress. I really think she had lost too much blood that one night and that she is trying her hardest to recover. I do feel bad for having to separate her from her sister, but putting Ophie in the smaller "hospital" cage is what is best for now. I certainly do not feel safe putting Ophie back in a multi-level cage any time soon.

This seems to have turned into more of a venting thread for me. *sigh* I am pretty darned stressed right now and it feels good to get some of my feelings out with typing.

I will probably update this every day or so just in case anyone is lurking. I still appreciated the prayers.
Thank you.

[chocolatepuppy]

I'm sorry I didn't see this last night. I will keep Ophelia and Garber in my prayers. It must be so hard to have them both sick at the same time. {hugs}

[Casper]

Thanks so much for the well wishes. It means alot to me.


Well, good news concerning Ophelia! This evening she has made a drastic improvement in that she hardly seems unsteady on her feet at all. I am almost confident in saying that she has gotten away from the wobbles all together! :-D Hopefully all continues to improve from here. Honestly, she seems very much back to her old self. She has been eating a ton. Each time I go to check on them she is munching away. I am so happy to see my little gal feeling better.

Garber is still not improving that much. He has his ups and downs. I noticed he had not eaten as much as normal today. Fingers crossed that tomorrow is better for the little guy...

[Moesha]

I've been reading and waiting for updates. I was scared for Ophelia. This is great news that she seems to be feeling better. I'm sorry to hear that Garber is still not well.

[chocolatepuppy]

It's good to hear Ophelia is feeling better. Hopefully Garber will feel a bit better soon.

[Casper]

Thanks for keeping up with this, you two. Its nice to know that you have been thinking of my two "babies".

Ophelia is still doing good. Each time I have gone in to check on them this evening she has been sleeping, but I can tell that she is still eating and drinking normally. As long as she does not decline again, than I am happy! I don't want to get my hopes up, but she just might make it to her 3rd birthday.

Garber, on the other hand, is getting worse. I don't believe this is going to turn around and get better. None of his medications are working. If he makes it through the night I have a feeling tomorrow he will make his final trip. The life seems to be draining out of him and I think he might be ready.

[Moesha]

Oh dear. I'll hope for good things for Garber, and if that doesn't happen, at least he won't be suffering or in pain.