Today she went into surgery to get that huge tumor removed, I was soooooooooo worried, she went in the morning, and just two hours ago she just came home. I wanted to show some before/after pics..
these are her before pics, these are from about a few days ago...
as you can see her tumor is on her left shoulder ..
this was taken last night before surgery...
and here are some pics two hours ago...
i allowed her to eat her favorite food, you can tell she's my Polish rat bc she loves pierogis..
One special thing about this forum is that you really start remembering people and their pets; Miss Skrat is no exception. I've enjoyed her antics, and I really have to say my heart just skipped a few times when I read this. I feel so much for all of you when I read posts of this nature. I'm so very sorry.
OMGOSH...I am SO sorry...:console: how is his friend the mousy?? It is exactly how I felt when Nibbler my first rat died...he is still with me now and the memories still haunt me, I MISS Nibbler SO much and never forgot him!!
Owie! Poor baby, she's a beautiful rat. I've had two rat's w/tumors. One girl got an operation, the other girl (my riddy) was so old the vet said he couldn't do anything. It is so hard when they get sick or hurt. I hope she heals quickly. Are you using any anti-bacterial ointments (i.e. neosporin) on her incision? We did, and it seemed to heal a little quicker.
I'm so sorry, (I feel silly, I'm new here and didn't realize there were other pages - I missed the message of her passing) It is really hard to lose a loved one. I've lost five out of my original seven (all withing a year) Three from cancer, two from an animal attack. You would think one would get used to it - but it is painful every time. Try not to beat yourself up too much for not being there. I felt the same way. The odd thing is, every rat who passed - even my buffy who died two weeks ago from what I think was a form of rat leukemea, passed while I was gone. She seemed seconds from death many times, but the night she went she almost seemed better. I think they wait until we leave, sort of like animals in the wild who wander off.
From the pictures I saw, she looked like she lived a rich, full life. A life you gave her. As painful as it is right now, try not to forget that.
Ohh please don't blame yourself about your sweet Skrat!!! Sometimes there is a hidden underlying respiratory problem that flares up after surgery, and it takes them quickly.
About you not being there, do not think she was alone. Most rats when they are dying go off on their own on purpose. I find most of my rats will wait til they are back in their cage before letting themselves go, it was probably her preference rather than your lack of caring.
Sometimes I think they are trying to prevent us the trauma of seeing them die.
She looked like an incredible girl, and you did the best you could in the circumstances. I now try to spay my younger girls (if I have the money) so I hopefully won't have to deal with soo many tumours and their tricky removals.
I am sorry you lost your beloved girl, she was a lovely PEW (my fav "colour")
((hugs))
Ohh please don't blame yourself about your sweet Skrat!!! Sometimes there is a hidden underlying respiratory problem that flares up after surgery, and it takes them quickly.
About you not being there, do not think she was alone. Most rats when they are dying go off on their own on purpose. I find most of my rats will wait til they are back in their cage before letting themselves go, it was probably her preference rather than your lack of caring.
Sometimes I think they are trying to prevent us the trauma of seeing them die.
She looked like an incredible girl, and you did the best you could in the circumstances. I now try to spay my younger girls (if I have the money) so I hopefully won't have to deal with soo many tumours and their tricky removals.
I am sorry you lost your beloved girl, she was a lovely PEW (my fav "colour")
((hugs))
thanks for the comfort, she was my first rat, and maybe thats why i love PEW so much, if i had known any better i would have spayed her, but i waited too long afraid of the risks, after this happened i immediately spayed Constantine, my remaining rat
I am sorry for your loss she looked so sweet cute. I like the pic of her with the pink on her that was just too cute.
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