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Vacant seizures - he’s gone :(

Elena

Elena

Wise Old Thumper
Does this sound like one? Looking very withdrawn and not ‘with it’, not eating, not wanting to move around at all, swaying and looking shaky.

This was Smudge this morning, as a bit of background he has terminal lung cancer. I phoned the vet thinking it was ‘time’ but he has since picked up, ate some pellets, had some water and took himself off to have some hay. So I’ve cancelled the appointment as I’m not sure a two hour trip is the best thing for him right now. Just checked him again and he’s much more himself, still moving a little gingerly but way better.
 
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Vacant seizures

InspectorMorse said:
Impossible to say without having witnessed it myself. Maybe he had some transient pain which has now resolved.
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It was the look in his eyes, just like when I’ve had to make that decision in the past. No life behind them. Could be pain, I gave him metacam straight away so maybe it’s taken time for that to work.
 
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Sending lots of vibes for Smudge. I hope that he continues to act more like his normal self.
 
Just a little note to say that Smudge passed away in my arms tonight. Was so fast. One minute I was thinking of getting my phone to call the emergency vets, the next minute he was gone.

Don’t quite know what I’m going to do with myself without him following me everywhere. And poor Imogen is on her own again. :cry:
 
That's so sad. Sorry to hear your heartbreaking news. I'm glad he got to go in your arms though. Sleep tight Smudge xx
 
I'm really sorry to read this. You were there to comfort him and that will have been the greatest comfort for Smudge. Binkey free gentle Smudge. xx
 
Oh no, my heart sank seeing this update. :cry: I'm so very sorry Elena. :(

I hope you and Imogen will be okay. ((((Huge hugs)))))

Sweet dreams, Smudge. xxxx
 
Elena said:
Just a little note to say that Smudge passed away in my arms tonight. Was so fast. One minute I was thinking of getting my phone to call the emergency vets, the next minute he was gone.

Don’t quite know what I’m going to do with myself without him following me everywhere. And poor Imogen is on her own again. :cry:
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I am so very sorry :cry: RIP Smudge :cry:
 
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