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AND THE DR. SAYS......

icedearthgoddess Jun 14, 2006 04:42 PM

Alright guys, I have good news and I have bad news. Good first, Dr. Dave says that I have been doing everything right for this little guy. He says that for the condition of the case he is doing extremely well. He was surprised to see him walking around and acting very awake and alert and aware. He is going to hopefully go in tomorrow for x-rays. The bad news... Dr. Dave also says that I should seriously think about euthanasia. He said even with surgury, because of the severity if his condition he is not sure that his digestion will ever be "normal" nor work properly again. He is afraid that even after surgery and if he survives it, he might eat once and become impacted with his meal. I asked him if he thought the diet of liquid mixture would be enough to sustain him IF I decided to have him under go surgery and he said it might but there is no guarentee. I asked if he looked like he was in too much pain. He said he thought he was uncomfortable, but not in any kind of visable excrutiating pain. He said I could continue to treat if I wanted to. I told him that I would continue with treatment until he passes it, gets worse, or of course if he dies. I don't want to give up on him now, he is still alive, moving, walking and being alert. Let me know your thoughts on this.
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~Laura

Rejoice, the age of the fall has begun
We'll dance as the palaces burn.
--Lamb of God, As the Palaces Burn

Replies (2)

nymph Jun 14, 2006 08:00 PM

Well, I think that euthanasia is always a hard decision. I myself have never been in that situation. But from the video he looked like he was not in to much pain. If this has been going on so long, he may have built up a toughness to his intestines. However, that is not a good thing as far as future digestion like the Dr. told you. I hope that he can pass this and do better. I think it is wonderful that you have been so caring for him and that you have done everything you can to care for him. I think that no matter what happens or what you decide to do, he is lucky to have you. Keep us posted and let us know how Miracle does. One more thought.... Miracles need a chance to happen, so maybe a little longer might make this Miracle and miracle???? But, remember, if you decide to let him go, you have been the best person he has!!! GOOD LUCK!!!!!

GeckoGirlEmi Jun 15, 2006 02:55 AM

Well, I think he is lucky to have such a dedicated owner. I would think he would want to hunt live food and live like any other leo would. Whatever you choose I wish you and him luck.

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