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SM can happen to anyone #1203893
12/13/11 09:00 AM
12/13/11 09:00 AM
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Springfield/Eugene, OR
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I've never dealt with SM before, and I've thanked my lucky stars many times for that. Now, I can no longer say that.

My Lucy was just weaning her last set of joeys, they are 7 weeks. I heard odd noises the night before, but I checked them and everyone was ok. Took Lucy out for a kiss on the head, put her back. Last night I was pulling the boys out for some pouch training out and about and instead of pulling out one of the boys, I pulled out Lucy's limp body. She was still warm. Her pouch was torn open. I'm going to get her in for a necropsy, but my guess is she may have had mastitis. The boys are very upset and crabby. I put them with their daddy.

My point of this post is that there was no warning. The strange noises may have been a precursor, but there were none today. Her pouch was a little droopy, but these boys were her 14th and 15th joeys, and she was due to retire after these two. I didn't really think anything of the pouch, it didn't look irritated. She went from bright-eyed and bushy tailed to...what I found, 2 hours later. Lucy had no history of injuries or SM. She's been so healthy that she's only been to the vet for checkups. Please be vigilant with your little ones, especially mamas that may be showing discomfort. You never think it will happen to you until it does. Be prepared, keep an ecollar and jacket...I keep thinking to myself if I'd only caught her before she'd done too much damage, I could have saved her.


Beth

mlove Glide free :rbridge: :bb: Dimitri and Tegan :wfb: :rbridge: and right-side up! mlove
Re: SM can happen to anyone [Re: kitsune] #1203904
12/13/11 09:44 AM
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Beth, I am so sorry. Things happen no matter how vigilant we try to be. Lucy obviously was an awesome mom, and raised her last set of joeys until they were old enough to be eating on their own. :sorry:


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Re: SM can happen to anyone [Re: kitsune] #1203905
12/13/11 09:56 AM
12/13/11 09:56 AM
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How terrible hug2 hug2 hug2
I'm so sorry to hear this cry


Alyssa

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Re: SM can happen to anyone [Re: kitsune] #1203906
12/13/11 10:11 AM
12/13/11 10:11 AM
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I'm so very sorry for your loss.


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and wait there for me
Someday I will join you
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Re: SM can happen to anyone [Re: kitsune] #1203909
12/13/11 10:15 AM
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Thank you for your sentiments, I really do appreciate them--but I don't want this thread to get tucked away in memorials. I would like this thread to help people understand how important it is to be prepared for SM behavior, no matter how unlikely it seems. Ecollars and jackets must be kept on hand for this kind of emergency. If I had caught her and didn't have a jacket or collar, I would have been just as helpless to save her.


Beth

mlove Glide free :rbridge: :bb: Dimitri and Tegan :wfb: :rbridge: and right-side up! mlove
Re: SM can happen to anyone [Re: kitsune] #1203910
12/13/11 10:19 AM
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Aww sweety i am so sry this has happened to u,i know its hard but i hope the good memories of her helps you threw.I bet she loved you and enjoyed her time with you but shes in glider heaven now and will never hurt again.I can now say i know what your going threw because i have never went threw this and i hope and pray that it never does.Thanjks for sharing this story god bless you!!!


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RIP Twix i miss u!!!
Re: SM can happen to anyone [Re: kitsune] #1203922
12/13/11 10:37 AM
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OMG how strange.Did you have a necropsy done? ((((HUGS)))) that was something none of should experience but it can happen to any glider anytime just like you said. lit a candle in memory of you girl...................


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Re: SM can happen to anyone [Re: kitsune] #1203962
12/13/11 12:11 PM
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I'm sorry to hear about Lucy.


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Re: SM can happen to anyone [Re: Lunas_mom] #1203978
12/13/11 12:46 PM
12/13/11 12:46 PM
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Northeast Indiana
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cry cry cry Beth, I'm SOOOO heartbroken for you.....what else can I say? hug2 hug2


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Re: SM can happen to anyone [Re: kitsune] #1204011
12/13/11 02:37 PM
12/13/11 02:37 PM
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Denton, TX
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Beth I'm so sorry for your loss. What a shock!

Hugs to you. So sorry and sad.


Alden
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Mom to Valhalla; 6 cats; 1 macaw; 2 hedgehogs;
and very many great gliders!

(plus the 2 skin kids)
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Kyrie, nothing will ever fill the hole you left in my heart.
Re: SM can happen to anyone [Re: kitsune] #1204019
12/13/11 02:57 PM
12/13/11 02:57 PM
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80 acres of paradise in KS
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First Beth, I am so very sorry. I can't imagine the loss you are feeling at such an unexpected turn of events. From what you described, this was NOT your fault and you should NOT be blaming yourself. I know it is second nature for us to second guess and it is true, hindsight is 20/20. Glide free Lucy.


Since you want this on here for educational purposes, not just a memorial, I want to comment on this.

You said...
Quote:
If I had caught her and didn't have a jacket or collar, I would have been just as helpless to save her.



Even if you (you being anyone with gliders) don't have an ecollar or ejacket RIGHT there and handy, you can take and wrap up a glider like a burrito, in fleece or a shirt or even a towel (what ever IS right there and handy) and HOLD him/her until you can get to the vet and/or get them in an ecollar or ejacket.
When a glider starts to self mutilate, you do what ever you have to do to keep them from chewing on themselves, even if it means they are chewing on you. You will survive the wounds they inflict, they might not.

Self mutilation is not common but it can happen to any glider. Always be prepared for the worst but don't hold your breath waiting for the worst to happen.


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But I'd of had to miss the dance


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Re: SM can happen to anyone [Re: Dancing] #1204048
12/13/11 03:32 PM
12/13/11 03:32 PM
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Wyoming
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I am very sorry for your loss. Please let us know what the necropsy says. I am dealing with mastitis right now with one of my moms, and it is unmistakable. I don't want to take away from your post and important message about Sming, so will make another post in the health forum.

hug2


T~
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you are crunchy and taste good with catsup **

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Re: SM can happen to anyone [Re: kitsune] #1204298
12/14/11 12:25 AM
12/14/11 12:25 AM
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Springfield/Eugene, OR
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Originally Posted By: Dancing
Even if you (you being anyone with gliders) don't have an ecollar or ejacket RIGHT there and handy, you can take and wrap up a glider like a burrito, in fleece or a shirt or even a towel (what ever IS right there and handy) and HOLD him/her until you can get to the vet and/or get them in an ecollar or ejacket.
When a glider starts to self mutilate, you do what ever you have to do to keep them from chewing on themselves, even if it means they are chewing on you. You will survive the wounds they inflict, they might not.

Self mutilation is not common but it can happen to any glider. Always be prepared for the worst but don't hold your breath waiting for the worst to happen.


Very good advice, Teresa. Thank you for adding to this thread.


Beth

mlove Glide free :rbridge: :bb: Dimitri and Tegan :wfb: :rbridge: and right-side up! mlove
Re: SM can happen to anyone [Re: kitsune] #1204301
12/14/11 12:31 AM
12/14/11 12:31 AM
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Beth, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you. hug2

Glide Free, Lucy. :rbridge:

Re: SM can happen to anyone [Re: kitsune] #1204348
12/14/11 02:41 AM
12/14/11 02:41 AM
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Big Sandy TN
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I'm so sorry Beth! Glide free sweet Lucy.


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Re: SM can happen to anyone [Re: kitsune] #1204355
12/14/11 03:05 AM
12/14/11 03:05 AM
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Vulcan, MO
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I'm so sorry. hug2 It's amazing how fast things like this can happen. frown But DO NOT blame yourself! hug2


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Re: SM can happen to anyone [Re: kitsune] #1204365
12/14/11 03:56 AM
12/14/11 03:56 AM
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Kentucky
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Firstly I want to tell you that I'm sorry for your loss and that I can't even begin to comprehend the hurt that you are suffering right now. I haven't had the chance to get to know you but I want to send you a cyber hug (I don't know how to do the cute smileys, so sorry for that too).

Secondly I would like to thank you for being willing to put something so painful up for the rest of us to learn from, honestly I thought that SM would typically take longer to have life-threatening effects and I will be more vigilant than I think I would have been when I get my gliders.


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Re: SM can happen to anyone [Re: kitsune] #1204367
12/14/11 04:04 AM
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Stoughton, Wis.
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:rbridge: glide free little one.
hug2 to you Beth.


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Re: SM can happen to anyone [Re: kitsune] #1204377
12/14/11 04:42 AM
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So sorry hug2


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Re: SM can happen to anyone [Re: kitsune] #1205252
12/16/11 01:09 AM
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Beth, I'm so sorry but thank you for making this post, its such an important reminder....


Jess

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Re: SM can happen to anyone [Re: kitsune] #1205653
12/17/11 02:32 AM
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So sorry to hear about this Beth.
Thanks for posting this.

Re: SM can happen to anyone [Re: kitsune] #1205691
12/17/11 08:57 AM
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sorry to hear abt. this. glide free little momma.

take care,
nancy in detroit


regards,
nancy in roseville (formerly in detroit)
Re: SM can happen to anyone [Re: kitsune] #1205697
12/17/11 10:07 AM
12/17/11 10:07 AM
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Selangor, MY
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I am so sorry about your loss Beth.. frown


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Re: SM can happen to anyone [Re: kitsune] #1205710
12/17/11 10:49 AM
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Beth, because you took the time thru your grief to share this with us, Lucy's death will not have been in vain. She will undoubtedly save many lives and prepare many glider owners.

I am so very sorry for your loss. hug2


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Re: SM can happen to anyone [Re: kitsune] #1205717
12/17/11 11:09 AM
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I am so sorry to hear of your loss. cry


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Re: SM can happen to anyone [Re: kitsune] #1205761
12/17/11 12:26 PM
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Beth,

Im so very very sorry for your loss. I know lucy was a good mom and glider. Im so heart broken for you. She was my esme's mommy and i could not even think of what id do if i lost esme. I know you and you are a good glider mommy. Sadly they just hide things until its to late. You will be in my thoughts.

I want to also add that even if we are prepaired to the max things can still happen that are not in out control to stop. No matter how many ecollars, fluids, and a crammped full ekit things can still go wrong. One shoul dnever blame themselfs. We know how fast a glider can go down hill.

Re: SM can happen to anyone [Re: kitsune] #1205779
12/17/11 01:03 PM
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Beth,

I am very sorry for your loss.


I would like to add to this thread, please try to keep e-collars and/or e-jackets on hand. You never know when you will need them.

I had four neuters done Thursday afternoon and one of the rescue males tore himself open as soon as he came out of the anesthetic. Thankfully I had three different sizes of Denise's e-jackets on hand.

Hugo was put back under and they put in two dissolving sutures in and we put the e-jacket on him.

I don't know what I would do without those e-jackets. They have just paid for themselves with one use.

Hugo isn't happy, even unhappier when I have to medicate him twice a day, he is getting pain meds 1X daily and antibiotics 2Xs daily, but he is alive.

I have 5 different e-collars and 3 e-jackets in my first aid kit.

It pays to be prepared.


Kimberley
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