Ophelia *UPDATE post #11*

[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.

[chocolatepuppy]

I'm sorry Garber isn't doing better. {hugs}

[Casper]

Garber passed away this morning.
Here is his memorial thread.

[Casper]

*UPDATE*
Sorry I have not been around much to update lately.
Ophelia made a trip to the vets a while back and we found out what her diagnosis is. It is what I thought it was going to be... an ovarian tumor. At the moment it is about the size of a walnut and it is not operable. It is already causing blood clots and poor circulation. She is an amazing little rat, though. She is still acting 100% normal.
The vet gave us pain meds to give to her and basically told us to take her home and spoil her, and once we feel it is time then to have her PTS. She does not have long, though... and as soon as she starts to decline then it will be time to help her to the RB. I have a feeling it might be sometime during this coming week.
Until then I am cherishing every second.


Here is a picture taken yesterday when she was out in the playpen with the other two girls. They were making a mess scattering babyfood all over the place.

[Moesha]

Give that sweet little one extra attention and loving. Make wonderful memories to add to those that you already have. Treasure your time together and keep us updated please.