Help my gerbil has had a stroke..

fairy-mother

I agree with that comment about small animals & vets. The journey to and from the Vets is a major cause of stress for them, and in my experience the Vet doesn't have much to say when you get there.

picklepick

How's the little guy doing today?

the_devil_made_me_do_it

He's still quite weak, but later today I decided to reunite him with his buddies, mainly due to him knawing at the hospital cage :cool:

Seems he has settled back in well & the other 2 gerbils seemed very happy to have him back in the clan. Both spent time giving him a good clean & general heath check

Hopefully, he keeps getting better & stronger each day. I will be keeping a close eye on him, but things looking good!

the_devil_made_me_do_it

Well, seems my gerbil hasn't really gotten any better

I'm not sure he'll see the week out, very sad.

picklepick

Ah no, thats bad news. At least he's had a good long life for a gerb.
You have done your best for him.

the_devil_made_me_do_it

Thanks picklepick.

I'm feeling very sad at the moment because there is nothing else I can do for him. It's so frustrating when you find there is nothing you can do for your pet, I just wish there was.

I won't give up hope however, whilst he is still here it's a postive thing & I guess I could get better.

Got to clean them out tomorrow which I'm not looking forward to, don't want to disturb him, but I also have to think about the healthy two & their wellbeing.

spike7451

I'm so sorry that your Gerbil is very ill,it's not nice when a pet is ill,you feel so helpless.

Sending thoughts & prayers your way.

Moody_Mare

I hope your wee boy is perking up? Sending best wishes and healing vibes to your little one.

I used to love having wee Gerbils so cute & loving with big personalities! xx

the_devil_made_me_do_it

Had to clean the tank today & the poorly gerbil was too weak to run away.

I have put him in the "hospital" cage again & if he dosen't improve I intend taking him to the vets to get him put to sleep.

Very tough & I am devestated, especially after just loosing the 1st gerbil a couple of weeks ago.

Thank you for all the kind thoughts & words, they are much appreciated.

Froglet

So sorry he's not improving.Taking him to the vets now is really the kindest thing to do.He could linger on for days in pain ,and i know you would not want that for him.It is a tough decision to make,many many pet lovers have to do it for their animals and they always say afterwards it is a relief to know they are not suffering any more.

Making that final decision is what makes us good and caring owners.