I think our hamster may have passed away last night, or if not, will do soon. We have been trying all week to get Suzie to eat, but apart from a few bits of grated carrot, Suzie has been refusing almost everything. We have been giving the anti biotics, and up until last night Suzie didn't seem to be getting any worse. However, last night i knew something was wrong when i opened the house and Suzie didn't even move at all. I could see some slight movement of very faint breathing, but the poor thing was so weak and could barely move at all.

This morning i saw that Suzie was in the same position and i didn't even open the house to look for breathing. I think, for Suzie's sake i hope that death came peacefully and there will be no more suffering. But i am sad, so sad. Suzie has been such a good friend for a year, so loving and docile. I really thought we could get through this illness and restore Suzie to perfect health, but now i am preparing myself that it probably won't happen.

I had a hamster before who i thought had died, but turned out to be hibernating. However, i have the feeling that Suzie became so weak and tired, this is probably not simply hibernation. I am sorry to say, i think we will need to bury Suzie tonight. :(

1. nyecamden Says:
   February 11th, 2008 at 11:38

   Aw Aimee, that is sad. *hugs*

2. http-aster13.livejournal.com- Says:
   February 11th, 2008 at 13:46

   I'm sorry to hear that :(

   My sympathies

3. Lola Says:
   February 11th, 2008 at 13:48

   I remember when you got your little Suzie :o(

4. http-lizw.livejournal.com- Says:
   February 11th, 2008 at 15:11

   I am sorry to hear that.

5. http-ladybirdintheuk.livejournal.com- Says:
   February 11th, 2008 at 20:22

   oh that's sad :( Get youself a big cuddle when you read this!