I'm Losing Uriah, my ferret

[TinyPaws]

He has steadily gone down hill since last night..I had posted earlier that he would not eat..but I managed to bring his appitite up..Night before last he even ate his portion of banana and even some of Shilo's..But last night he became lathargic, not wanting anything, not even water which he always takes..

I put him to bed on the upper level from his brother so he could rest..later on in the a.m. I found him on top of the covers next to his brother so I put him under the covers to snuggle with his brother..

When I woke late morning I found Uriah on the bottom shelf just laying there..When I picked him up he was cold and somewhat rigid, but alive..

I currently have him in a bin with heating pad on low..I have tried giving him water and FV, but he fights me..He just lays there, occassionally moving a bit..

I know there is nothing more I can do for him but to keep him warm and comfortable and pray the Lord takes him soon..It breaks my heart seeing him like this and to feel helpless..His eyes lost their sparkle and at times it seems like he's not there..

I've taken care of alot of terminal people and when they are approaching death they stop taking in any nutrients and lay in bed as if in a semi coma..In the wild he would have gone off someplace to die..I know it is coming soon and have already prepared a place for him under the maple tree..

What do I need? Prayers...LOTS of prayers for the Lord to be merciful to Uriah and bring him home...Thanks..

[Jackie in Tampa]

:grouphug Hugs Dee

[Tickle's Mom]

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[Milo's Mom]

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[geocat52]

:grouphug Prayers for God's will to be done. So hard to lose one!:grouphug

[UDoWhat]

Oh dear, TinyPaws. Do you know what happened to him? I am sorry you have to have this happen. I will pray for God's mercy to touch you both. Praying for you both. :grouphug :Love_Icon :grouphug

[mpetys]

Prayers and :grouphug :grouphug :grouphug

[squillgurl]

Sending lots of prayers and love your way! :grouphug :Love_Icon :grouphug :Love_Icon :grouphug :Love_Icon

[Scooterzmom]

You are both in my prayers, my heart oges out to you. :grouphug :grouphug :grouphug

Maybe if you tell him it IS Ok to go he will ... I know that my 20.5 yr old cat was fighting it, like trying to cling to life as if for my sake... I was sobbing, crying my eyes out and she was purring as I stroked her. But I, too, could see her eyes fading, at times glassy and like she was almost gone... It was as if she kept trying to come back and yet she knew she couldn't hang on. So then, it occured to me: I thought I should think of her instead, and not of my own sadness... and I began singing to her and when her favorite little song was done I leaned into her ear and told it was OKAY to go, that I would be alright and I would always love her and remember her... that she shouldn't worry about me, and there would be no pain where she was going, only peace... I told her would always be able to touch each other in our hearts... any time we wanted to and that this was a good thing.

The thing I will never forget is, there was music playing on the radio as I held her - I had it on her favorite station (she loved taking naps to the sound of classical music in the livingroom) - but when I did tell her it was okay to go, Amazing Grace began to play... and it was with that that she went all soft and slipped away. I remember this as if it was yesterday.

Maybe all your little baby needs is to know that it's OKAY to go... he loves you very much, I'm sure, and maybe he's arfaid of leaving you.

I wish you all the courage, I know how very, very hard it is to watch them slip away. You have my deepest sympathy. :grouphug

[Busysqrl]

Oh I'm so sad to hear about your sweet baby not doing well. I have you and him in my prayers. I pray for his comfort and that if it's his time to go, it will happen quickly and without pain. Bless your heart. HUGS to you :grouphug :grouphug :grouphug

[TinyPaws]

Thank you all for your prayers...God has heard them and acted swiftly..I lost my boy a little while ago..He is now under the maple tree..

He was going on 8 years, I guess his body was tired..

I worry now for Shiloh, his brother and litter mate..They have never been apart..I've had them both since they were 6 weeks old..I know Shiloh is going to miss his brother and I worry he may begin to mourn and slip into depression...Pray for him...

[Tickle's Mom]

:grouphug Tiny Paws :grouphug Uriah :grouphug

[SammysMom]

I am so sorry for your loss and his brother's loss. Prayers for both of you...:grouphug

[missPixy]

I am so relieved to read that Uriah was able to cross over fairly quickly... my heart ached for you to witness his decline like this. :grouphug :Love_Icon

[Fireweed]

Oh, TP, I'm so sorry to hear you lost such a good little friend. :( :grouphug

Rest, run, and play in peace, sweet Uriah. Send your brother and your mama some sweet peace from wherever you are. :Love_Icon

[JLM27]

Goodbye, little Uriah, you made your Mommy very happy while you were here, and Shiloh too. Watch over them now, they are very sad.

I'm so sorry for your loss. May you and Shiloh be able to comfort each other.

[JakesLittlePrincess]

I am sorry for the loss of your little one. Ferrets are amazing little creatures. :grouphug

[Scooterzmom]

I'm so very srry for your loss. :grouphug :grouphug :grouphug

Sweet Uriah, rest in peace now... be hppy andjoyful and please watch over your little brother and your mama... they love you and miss you very much. :Love_Icon

[stosh2010]

TP,
I am so sad to hear of your loss...8 years is a long time to give and get LOVE... I can not begin to understand your feelings. I lost MIRA after only 16 days and I was a wreck...
You and Shiloh are in my prayers....
TSB loves you......