Moon's Graden

by **Monica E** » Sat, 06 Sep 2003 18:56:23

After the previous post, I checked on Pepper and realized that she had
diarrhea. Muttering about too much Nutrical, I set about cleaning her off -
and saw the maggot.

We have done everything in our power to keep her clean and help her regain
her health. She has fought like a brave little soldier, but I don't want to
put her through another round of recovery from fly strike. She is not fully
recovered from the first strike.

We came so close :''( She was gaining weight and getting active again. We
cleaned her every morning and night. We medicated her to the letter. We
watched all her setbacks and progress with grief and joy. 3+ weeks of team
effort (both rabbit and human) to get this bunny healthy again, and it was
all for nothing. She is back in the emergency-room stance of ***in the
air, breathing hard, bewildered eyes, frantically grooming anything she can
reach, which cruelly is several inches short of where she needs to reach.
All the progress, unravelling in front of my eyes. How that fly managed to
get through the fly strips, the fly screen and the mosquito screen, not to
mention Dad slapping the fly swatter like a wild windmill....

In the final hours of her life before I take her to the vet, I am numb
except for the stabbing pain in my heart. Today is Friday, Sept. 5, 2003,
and what will be a normal day for millions of other people is, for me, the
day I have been dreading for over 8 years. Forgive me, my little furball
love. Mama loves you ever 'n' ever.

Monica E.

by **Anit** » Sat, 06 Sep 2003 19:29:26

Monica, please hold on. Was there just one maggot? Is there a way you can
keep her in an inside pen for a while until she gets well?

Anita

Quote:

> After the previous post, I checked on Pepper and realized that she had
> diarrhea. Muttering about too much Nutrical, I set about cleaning her
off -
> and saw the maggot....

by **afh** » Sat, 06 Sep 2003 20:11:13

Monica,
I'm sad to hear of your difficulties with Pepper and even sadder
still to read the decision you've made. From one post of cautious
optimism to one of despair in a matter of hours! I honestly believe
you need to calm down, take a deep breath, gather your thoughts
and think for a moment.
I know the situation seems desperate but you and Pepper can get
through this. You must be positive! There are lots of people here
on this group who are behind you and Pepper. Please don't give up.
I know that ultimately it's your decision, your responsibility but
it's also your breaking heart and while there's a chance...
No one can judge you, I do not judge you, no one can know
your pain. Be brave. God be with you and Pepper.
Anthony & Maximus

by **Judith Gordo** » Sat, 06 Sep 2003 21:42:13

Quote:

>After the previous post, I checked on Pepper and realized that she had
>diarrhea. Muttering about too much Nutrical, I set about cleaning her off -
>and saw the maggot.

>We have done everything in our power to keep her clean and help her regain
>her health. She has fought like a brave little soldier, but I don't want to
>put her through another round of recovery from fly strike. She is not fully
>recovered from the first strike.

>We came so close :''( She was gaining weight and getting active again. We
>cleaned her every morning and night. We medicated her to the letter. We
>watched all her setbacks and progress with grief and joy. 3+ weeks of team
>effort (both rabbit and human) to get this bunny healthy again, and it was
>all for nothing. She is back in the emergency-room stance of ***in the
>air, breathing hard, bewildered eyes, frantically grooming anything she can
>reach, which cruelly is several inches short of where she needs to reach.
>All the progress, unravelling in front of my eyes. How that fly managed to
>get through the fly strips, the fly screen and the mosquito screen, not to
>mention Dad slapping the fly swatter like a wild windmill....

>In the final hours of her life before I take her to the vet, I am numb
>except for the stabbing pain in my heart. Today is Friday, Sept. 5, 2003,
>and what will be a normal day for millions of other people is, for me, the
>day I have been dreading for over 8 years. Forgive me, my little furball
>love. Mama loves you ever 'n' ever.

>Monica E.

Monica, I read your post about Pepper sighing and my thought was that
she's given up the fight. She's reached the point where she's had enough
of this. After that, this post. There are some people here who will urge
you to fight on no matter how much the rabbt is suffering and what the
financial burden is, but there is a time when giving up and letting the
beloved rabbit go is the right thing to do. She is old for a rabbit. She
has had many wonderful years with you. I agree that it's time. My
thoughts are with you in your time of loss.

Judith Arwen and Sproing

by **mixte** » Sat, 06 Sep 2003 21:51:59

now i'm sitting here crying for you monica and pepper. godspeed pepper on
your journey. many, many people are praying for you and also for your mom.

there is nothing else to say monica. i support your decision though it is
so very difficult to make. hugs to you and pepper.

mickey

Quote:

> After the previous post, I checked on Pepper and realized that she had
> diarrhea. Muttering about too much Nutrical, I set about cleaning her
off -
> and saw the maggot.

> We have done everything in our power to keep her clean and help her regain
> her health. She has fought like a brave little soldier, but I don't want
to
> put her through another round of recovery from fly strike. She is not
fully
> recovered from the first strike.

> We came so close :''( She was gaining weight and getting active again.
We
> cleaned her every morning and night. We medicated her to the letter. We
> watched all her setbacks and progress with grief and joy. 3+ weeks of
team
> effort (both rabbit and human) to get this bunny healthy again, and it was
> all for nothing. She is back in the emergency-room stance of ***in the
> air, breathing hard, bewildered eyes, frantically grooming anything she
can
> reach, which cruelly is several inches short of where she needs to reach.
> All the progress, unravelling in front of my eyes. How that fly managed
to
> get through the fly strips, the fly screen and the mosquito screen, not to
> mention Dad slapping the fly swatter like a wild windmill....

> In the final hours of her life before I take her to the vet, I am numb
> except for the stabbing pain in my heart. Today is Friday, Sept. 5, 2003,
> and what will be a normal day for millions of other people is, for me, the
> day I have been dreading for over 8 years. Forgive me, my little furball
> love. Mama loves you ever 'n' ever.

> Monica E.

by **Lauri** » Sat, 06 Sep 2003 21:59:19

With inimitable style, Monica E. posted:

Quote:

> After the previous post, I checked on Pepper and realized that she had
> diarrhea. Muttering about too much Nutrical, I set about cleaning
> her off - and saw the maggot.

Monica - I'm very very sorry. For you, for Pepper, for your family. I know
you all have worked with and for Pepper to make it through all this, and she
with you.

I would have your vet take a look at her before you make your final
decision. I know *very little* about flystrike, and don't know if one maggot
is indicative of a serious infestation or what, so don't claim to know. But
it does seem to be obvious that even the most elaborate efforts are not
protecting Pepper out of doors. If you can't bring her in until she fully
recovers, it would appear that she is not able to withstand the attack of
the flies in her weakened condition. I would guess that every time you all
open her hutch there's a chance of a fly sneaking in...you can't seal her
off...

In any case, our thoughts are with you. I know how difficult it is to make
the decision, even when it is the very most right thing to do. Hugs for you
and your family.

Laurie

by **Nona** » Sun, 07 Sep 2003 02:16:17

I am very sorry, Monica.

Peace to all of you.

Nona

by **msjdoolittl** » Sun, 07 Sep 2003 03:07:06

Prayers for comfort and peace are going up for you and your family.

Julia, Dinks and Randy

by **Marr** » Sun, 07 Sep 2003 05:54:55

monica, i haven't been posting often, but i have been reading your
posts about pepper every time i sign on, and it's very evident how
much you love her as your best friend and a part of your family. if
you are certain that the time is right, you have all our love and
support.

take care. come back here to us when you are able.
marri and bubbles (and isabel and lois)

by **Marr** » Sun, 07 Sep 2003 05:55:03

monica, i haven't been posting often, but i have been reading your
posts about pepper every time i sign on, and it's very evident how
much you love her as your best friend and a part of your family. if
you are certain that the time is right, you have all our love and
support.

take care. come back here to us when you are able.
marri and bubbles (and isabel and lois)

Moon's Graden

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It's the real thing :'''( (Was: Dramatic Bun)

It's the real thing :'''( (Was: Dramatic Bun)

It's the real thing :'''( (Was: Dramatic Bun)

It's the real thing :'''( (Was: Dramatic Bun)

It's the real thing :'''( (Was: Dramatic Bun)

It's the real thing :'''( (Was: Dramatic Bun)