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    T. radix Ranch guidofatherof5's Avatar
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    The Wait Isn't Easy

    My girl Onespot, daughter to Spot is near death. She has developed a swollen area near her heart. She has been off and on food for the last 6 month. Over the last couple of weeks she has dropped a lot weight and has become lethargic(slow to move and very little tongue flicking)
    Her mother was Spot, a wonderful wild caught T.radix. She died shortly after giving birth to Onespot. She had developed a swollen area around her heart so I took her into the Vet. It was decided that some exploratory surgery was needed. I was present during the surgery. Once she was opened up it was clear she had cancer. She wasn't revived.
    Now, years later it looks like her daughter might be suffering the same fate.
    Onespot is a wonderful girl.
    I don't think she is suffering so I hope she passes quickly. If at some point I fear she is in pain I will euthanize her with CO
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    "PM Boots For Custom Title" CrazyHedgehog's Avatar
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    Re: The Wait Isn't Easy

    sorry to hear, sending a hug x
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    Re: The Wait Isn't Easy

    Its never easy to lose a pet, hope she isnt suffering to bad

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    Re: The Wait Isn't Easy

    It's never going to be easy.
    Chris
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    Re: The Wait Isn't Easy

    awe... My heart goes out to both of you.

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    "Preparing For Fourth shed" snake man's Avatar
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    Re: The Wait Isn't Easy

    Sometimes all you can do it make her feel comfortable and wait it out. Sorry.
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    I like snakes! mikem's Avatar
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    Re: The Wait Isn't Easy

    So sorry to hear this Steve. I too hope her passing is quick and as comfortable as possible.
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    Re: The Wait Isn't Easy

    My thoughts are with you Steve.

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    "Fourth shed, A Success" thamneil's Avatar
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    Re: The Wait Isn't Easy

    Sorry to hear that. It's comforting to know that's she's spending the last of her days in a safe place.
    Neil
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    Re: The Wait Isn't Easy

    Truly sorry to hear this She was born into a good place, and will be in good hands for the remainder of her life.
    ~* Emily *~
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