>From:    Ardith <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Peaceful Passing
>
>I did notice that in some cases the passing was a peaceful one.  In other
>words, no intervention with a veterinarian was necessary.
>
>... I would like to ask those of you that have had multiple ferrets for
>a time, what has been your experience.  Have most passed peacefully on
>their own, or have you had to help more often than not.
 
ardith...
 
i have lost 8 babies in the last 2 1/2 years...
OldGuy.......helped
PopPye.......helped
LWG..........at the vet...over night...after surgery...[not doing well]
Charlie......helped
Sandi........helped
Narmy........peacefully in his hammock
Jack.........very ill...died at home...[suddenly]
SonnyBuns....at the vet...over night...after surgery...[unexpectedly]
 
 
>I also see that some of you have made it a point to let the emaining
>ferrets say their *goodbyes* after the death of a little one.  Have you
>always done this?  If not, but now do, do you honestly feel it helped
>the remaining ferret.  In all cases/some cases?
 
in some cases it was not possible...in some cases i did not know to..but
i try to now...and yes...i do think it helps...i do not know why..but
i feel the ferret knows that the one you are showing him is still his
buddy...but that he is gone...it is a gut feeling...but i have no idea
why i feel that way...maybe it is just for me..i do not know..
 
hope that helped...
love,
kat
 
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In Memory of...White Russian...who lost his fight with ADV on May 8, 2002
Missing pieces of my heart...Marcel, LittleWhiteGirl, Narmy, OldGuy,
D'weezle, Pye, Sandi, Jack, and the biggest pieces of my heart...Sonny,
Charlie and Geezer!  ...Keeping in memory...Dweezil, Opie and Tunees...
 
It is that time of year again...
The A.D.V. Christmas Giving Tree... http://www.mkaresq.com/adv_giving.htm
The Christmas Giving Tree...
[Posted in FML issue 3910]