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HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!!

Posted By: Anonymous

HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/12/02 02:07 AM

Earlier tonight, at about 5-5:15, as we were starting to watch a movie, Lord of the Rings, and noticed that one of our gliders, Trixie, climbed out of the pouch and went straight for the water bottle. My youngest daughter, Lauren, told me that she could hear Trixie breathing hard. I immediately got up and took Trixie out and looked at her closely. Trixie then threw up the clear vomit from water and had some greenish diarrhea. Much to my shock, I discovered that she was yellow! I immediately knew that she was having liver problems. I checked the other two, Pixie and Bullet, for the same symptoms and they weren't affected. My husband, Mark, called for the vet and we left right away. When we got there, of course, we had to wait and wait but the vet, Dr. Duffy, told us that he wasn't that knowledgable about SG's. There was another vet there who was knowledgable but he was busy with another animal. Dr. Duffy asked me a bunch of questions and I told him I had been feeding her BML and fresh fruits and vegetables, and some chicken for protein. He asked me about BML and I thought, Geez! I gave him the website to GliderCENTRAL and Dr. Duffy told the other vet about the BML and he was familiar with it, that it was good that Trixie had been eating BML. To make the long story short, Dr. Duffy took Trixie to the back and drew some blood and gave her an injection and left some amoxicillin and a syringe with me. He said he had just given her a dose of amoxicillin and that I was supposed to give her a second dose in the morning, every 12 hours for the next 14 days. After this dose of amoxicillin, I noticed that Trixie was turning a little bit more pink! I am keeping my fingers crossed that she will return to good health. As of right now, she is sleeping in my bra.

I am setting up a reptarium for Trixie in our office, so I can keep close tabs on her while I am on the computer all night tonight, as I have to work the next two nights.

Is there anything else I should do or know about? Any suggestions would be more than welcome! I love this baby, as well as my other six!

Jennifer and crew of 7

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Posted By: BeetleJuice

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/12/02 02:16 AM

Jennifer,

When Lucy's glider Gladys had these symptoms, giardia was the culprit. Do you know if your vet checked for it. I'm not sure the medication that was prescribed, but you may want to e-mail Lucy to find out more info. Hopefully she will log on soon and be able to help you here.

Forgot to add, if you have already seen the vet, you should be alright for tonight. Gladys main problem was keeping hydrated, so be sure to be on the look out for that.

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Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/12/02 02:52 AM

Just now, Trixie just had a teeny tiny bit of solid poop and then alot of diarrhea followed. It was dark brown. Is it good or bad?

Jennifer
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/12/02 02:55 AM

Should I feed her as normal or is there anything that I should give her to help solidify her diarrhea?

Jennifer
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/12/02 03:16 AM

Be sure to keep her hydrated... gliderade, fruit juice, applesauce, or pedialyte if necessary. I don't think there is anything to feed to solidify the diarrhea, you need to fix the problem (well, you are on your way to fixing the problem) and the symptoms will go away.

I hope she gets better soon! <img border="0" alt="heart" title="" src="graemlins/heartpump.gif" />
Posted By: the gliders angel

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/12/02 03:34 AM

get a little dannon yogurt try vanilla for the flora in her stomach since shes on anti biotics. get it asap. its also liguid mine luv it and xtra protein i wouild call this vet teresa bradley home number is 816 331 3120 shes glider knowledgeable office is 816 322 4157 call her home number in the morn. bourbons vet dr smith get a few opinions thats my recomendation and one more dr ross from the sgga 757 340 6768
Posted By: Judie

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/12/02 04:08 AM

Tomorrow morning...call your vet and ask if he did a saline slide or float on the fecal matter of your glider to check for protozoa. May want to have your other gliders checked as well. No need to take them in just collect samples from each one and put in seperate baggies for each with name of glider on it. If one glider is positive then treat all the gliders due to cross contamination. Flagyl is med most desired if this is a protozoa problem.

For tonight...keep her well hydrated. Early morning get her to the vet for move fluids under the skin. If this is going to be a long illness....sugest you have your vet teach you how to inject fluids under her skin especially if you are having a hard time hydrating her. When dehydrated....fluids will reabsorb rather quickly in a matter of a few hours. Too costly to go back and forth to vet....have him draw up 10 needles or so or have him give you a bottle of fluids and clean needles to draw up your own.

Keep her warm....if the other glider will not stay with her then you will need to keep her in a pouch and on your body or you can set up a hospital tank with an aquarium and a heating pad on low only under half of it. Put something to sleep in...I have used Aspen with a depth of 4 inches. Glider can burrow as deep as she wants to keep warm.

Will keep you in my prayers...and wishing a speedy recovery. <img border="0" alt="angel" title="" src="graemlins/frostyangel.gif" />
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/12/02 06:21 AM

Judie and I have been IM'ing and she told me to get some Pedialyte. So I left to get some of the Pedialyte and mixed some with Gliderade in place of water. Trixie is now drinking some of that mixture and is now peeing clear. Just about an hour ago, she left a teeny tiny solid poop, which is a good sign, I think. Just an update to let you all know how she is doing.

Jennifer and crew of 7
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/12/02 01:43 PM

An update: I had been up all night long, waking Trixie up every hour to drink some Gliderade/Pedialyte and noticed that her feces have become more and more formed, though still very soft. Right now, she is sleeping in a towel on my lap. She is such an angel, such a good baby!

Jennifer and crew of 7
Posted By: Karin

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/12/02 02:40 PM

I was so scared for you Jen when I read this...you are doing a fantastic job. Prayers are with you...and your glider's. Thank you for keeping us posted.

Karin and Tira/Misu'
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/12/02 03:13 PM

I just called Dr Ruch's office and they said that she is on her way. I hope everything is ok. I know that these gliders mean the world to her. I pray that everything is ok.
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/13/02 04:05 AM

I hope she feels better soon! We'll all keep our fingers crossed for you & your baby! <img border="0" alt="heart" title="" src="graemlins/heartpump.gif" />
Posted By: BMXgirl

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/13/02 04:36 AM

Ill keep you guys in my good thoughts and say a Prayer. Please keep us posted!!!
Hugs to you! <img border="0" alt="heart" title="" src="graemlins/heartpump.gif" />
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/13/02 04:55 AM

PixTrix, I have learned that there's a difference between "yellow" and "sallow" -- Gladys isn't "yellow" from her giardia as much as she is less pink with a tinge of yellowish. I know that seems like a minute point, but for Gladys, it was significant. I'm going to post a picture taken the night before the SGGA to show the difference. <img src="http://www.sugarglider.net/images/cuddles2.jpg" alt=" - " />

You'll see Gladys on the left, and her coloring is kind of salmon colored. Reepicheep has a great pink color. I think if it had been liver problems, the yellow would have been a more "sickly" yellow.

I so hope things are okay. Please keep us posted!

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Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/12/02 06:12 PM

Well, first of all, let me say that I was very disappointed with the vet's results. I told the vet to my best knowledge of what happened last night and all the vet told me was that Trixie had liver problems, which I already knew. I asked about the saline slide or float on the fecal matter to check for protozoa, and they didn't do it. I also asked about the possibility about Giardia and they didn't check for it, either. Grrrr! All they showed me was how to feed her some lactulose syrup along with amoxicillin and how to forcefeed canned CAT FOOD for extra calories. Cat food?!?!?! I refused to give her that. This is all they told me! Geez! I am very upset with this vet, no offense to TreesGliders. This was not Dr. Ruch that Trixie saw.

Jennifer and crew of 7
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/12/02 06:16 PM

Lucy, that picture of Gladys came close to what Trixie looked like, only that Trixie was more yellow than salmon color. Thank you for posting that picture for me to compare. I appreciate your thoughtfulness.

Everyone else, thank you for pulling for me! I had been up all night and I am still up now, for 24 hours. I was scheduled to work tonight and I called out of work so I could care for my baby better.

Jennifer and crew of 7
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/12/02 09:02 PM

No offense taken. I just called the vet. Check you email PixTrix!

Dr Ruch is on vacation for 2 weeks! What bad timing. Dr Marold is just a regular vet, he is a nice guy, but I don't think he is very knowledgable on gliders. He takes great care of our dog, but I would feel much better if Dr. Ruch had seen Trixie.

How is she doing?
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/12/02 09:28 PM

Jennifer, I hope things are going to be alright for your little one. I know that I would be scared too. I am sending you Glider hugs (((((((( <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" /> )))))))) Try and get some rest too, you need it also. Thoughts and paryers are with you. Let me know how things are going.

Cindi
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/12/02 11:33 PM

Right now I am trying to find a glider-knowledgable vet. Anyone near Milwaukee, even Chicago, please send names and phone numbers. This would be greatly appreciated!

Jennifer and crew of 7
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/13/02 12:58 AM

Trixie is hanging in there, taking her meds like an angel. I just gave her a piece of watermelon and she ate most of it. I am keeping my fingers crossed that she will make it. I am going to stay up all night with her again, nursing her back to good health. I will be online tonight, so if you guys have AIM, my s/n is PixTrix6.

Jennifer and crew of 7
Posted By: Karin

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/13/02 02:58 AM

Jen...there is a VERY knowledgable Vet in Westchester, Illinois (Chicago area). His name is Dr. Ness and has been treating glider's for years. I CANNOT grrrrr find his number right now, but I am looking...and I am sure Information would have it. If you need it...let me know and I will find it!

Karin and Tira/Misu'
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/13/02 03:24 AM

Jennifer: Here's the info that Karin referred to above Dr. Ness

Dr. Robert D. Ness
1923 S. Mannheim Road
Westchester, Il 60154
708-344-8166
The clinic is in the West Plaza on Mannheim Road which is 1 1/2 blocks north of Cermak Road and 1.1 miles south off the Eisenhower Expressway (I290).


Hope that helps and we all wish the best for your little one!

Glidin' on now... <img border="0" alt="dance" title="" src="graemlins/dance.gif" />

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Posted By: Karin

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/13/02 03:30 AM

THANK YOU JEFF *smooch*.

Karin
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/13/02 03:37 AM

Karin,
Would you do me a big favor, please? Pretty please? Would you call Dr. Ness tomorrow morning and make an appointment for me and Trixie? I would need at least 2 1/2 hours of driving time to get there, as Eisenhower Expressway is more south than I would have liked to go but I am desperate for Trixie's good health.

Thank you so very much!

Jennifer and crew of 7
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/13/02 04:34 AM

Hi Jennifer, this is Karin's daughter Bridget...she said she will call first thing in the morning, and sometimes it is hard to get in with him but we will tell him it's an emergency??? Please email her or call her tomorrow and she will let you know if she got an appointment. Hope everything is ok!!! <img border="0" alt="thumb" title="" src="graemlins/thumb.gif" /> Bridget
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/13/02 05:06 AM

Thanks, Bridget! I will have Ashley call your mom first thing in the morning!

Jennifer
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/13/02 06:24 AM

As of right now, Oldcolt58 has been helping me tremendously on tips to take better care of Trixie. He suggested I give her some BML as a licky treat but Trixie didn't take it. So I took a .5cc syringe and filled it up with the BML and put the tip of the syringe into the side of Trixie's mouth, avoiding her nose, to prevent possible asphyxiation. While feeding her, I noticed her increased strength in her struggle with me. I took that as a good sign in improvement. Ten minutes after feeding, she jumped from my hand at the keyboard to my shoulder, which she had not been able to do all day long today. Again, another good sign of improvement. I just took her by her cagemates, Pixie and Bullet, and noticed that Trixie is now less yellow and more pink! I realize I still have a long way to go but at least it is a good start to recovery.

Jennifer and crew of 7
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/13/02 02:18 PM

I am glad to hear that she is hanging in there. I hope the vet visit goes well! Keep us informed.
Posted By: Judie

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/13/02 03:00 PM

Yes, I have been following this thread as well. Let us all know how the vet visit turns out. <img border="0" alt="angel" title="" src="graemlins/frostyangel.gif" />
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/13/02 03:56 PM

I was EXTREMELY sad to read about Trixie's illness!!! I'm glad there are some signs of improvement. I hope she continues to improve, and you find out what the cause of her illness was. Please keep us posted. <img border="0" alt="heart" title="" src="graemlins/heartpump.gif" />
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/14/02 04:48 AM

My apologies!! I seem to have misplaced Karin's phone number! Can someone supply it to me? Thanks!

Jennifer
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/13/02 05:15 PM

An update here, I had been up all night again last night, keeping Trixie warm in my bra. I had been alternately giving her some Pedialyte and some BML all night long. She seemed to have gained strength from both, and as of right now, she is not as yellow as she had been two days ago, but she is still not pink enough to declare her in good health. She is much more active and alert now than she had been 12 hours ago. However, she still has yellowish-brownish urination, and there has been no solid poop to date.

Jennifer and crew of 7

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Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/13/02 11:10 PM

I made some phone calls in search of more local exotics vets and I just found out there is one more in the metro Milwaukee. He will be in the office on Wednesday, so tomorrow morning when I come home from work, I will make the phone call and try to ask questions before I set up an appointment. This way, I won't waste my time and money. I am keeping my fingers crossed on this one! I hope he will do what I ask of him, unlike the first two vets I saw.

I will keep you updated on any changes.

Jennifer and crew of 7
Posted By: Karin

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/14/02 02:50 AM

Hi Jen...email sent with info...Took me a while to track down Dr. Ness (now in private practice yeaaaaaaa). I would just call him...he will talk to you no problem...then go from there. Hope your baby is doing good today.

Karin and Tira/Misu'
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/14/02 03:48 PM

I am on my way to see Dr. Robert Ness in Westchester. It is going to be an emergency visit. Will update when I get back.

Jennifer and crew of 7
Posted By: Judie

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/15/02 04:01 AM

Still following this thread. Hope this vet can help your little girl. <img border="0" alt="angel" title="" src="graemlins/frostyangel.gif" />
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/14/02 10:39 PM

I have just been in touch with PixTrix. Naturally she is a little shaken right now and has asked me to forward along the results of the vet visit. She was finally able to see Dr. Richard Nye in Westchester. The good news is that the problem appears to be an isolated incident involving only Trixie. Her cage mates are apparently in no danger. The bad news is that Dr. Nye is forced to do a biopsy to determine the cause of the damage to the liver. Now if it is due to cancer or a degenerative condition, then Trixie does not stand much of a chance. If it is due to some type of infection then Trixie may have a 50-50 chance of survival. These results will not be known until at least 9:00 PM eastern.
Marvin
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/14/02 10:52 PM

<img border="0" alt="heart" title="" src="graemlins/heartpump.gif" /> My prayers are with Jennifer (PixTrix) and Trixie! I hope everything is going to be ok...I can tell that Jennifer loves her babies very much...I'll be following this post. Good luck and God bless you... <img border="0" alt="heart" title="" src="graemlins/heartpump.gif" />

<img border="0" alt="angel" title="" src="graemlins/frostyangel.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[Glider Angel]" title="" src="graemlins/gliderangel.gif" />

<img border="0" alt="wave" title="" src="graemlins/wave.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="heart" title="" src="graemlins/heartpump.gif" />
Posted By: alice33

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/14/02 11:19 PM

More prayers headed your way from St. Louis. Hang in there Trixie and Hang in there Jennifer!! <img border="0" alt="heart" title="" src="graemlins/heartpump.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="heart" title="" src="graemlins/heartpump.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="heart" title="" src="graemlins/heartpump.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="heart" title="" src="graemlins/heartpump.gif" />
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/15/02 12:28 AM

My prayers go out to the both of you. I hope all turns out okay.
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/15/02 12:55 AM

My husband just called Dr. Nye about 10 minutes ago. Trixie is no worse, no better and is resting. The vet will have the results from the bloodwork tomorrow morning at 10. After that, I will post again when I hear from him.

Oldcolt58, thank you so very much for putting the post in for me. Needless to say, I was very, very emotional about Trixie.

Everyone else, thank you so very much for thinking of us and your prayers. They are greatly appreciated.

I am off to bed now, as I worked last night and had been up all day long today. I need the rest, too, you know.

Jennifer and crew of 7, hopefully!!!
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/16/02 04:54 AM

Just wondering if you had any updates yet.....I hope no news is good news....
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/15/02 05:16 PM

UPDATE

Bad news. We just received word from the vet. Trixie is extremely anemic due to liver failure. Basically, her bile ducts in her liver are blocked off so instead of going through her gall bladder and intestinal tract, her bile is backing up into her bloodstream. The diseases of this kind of liver failure are not treatable.

Jennifer and crew of 7
Posted By: Ellen

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/15/02 05:31 PM

Email sent.
I am so sorry but hope my email can help.
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/15/02 05:32 PM

<img border="0" alt="heart" title="" src="graemlins/heartpump.gif" /> PixTrix, I am so sorry! I hope that Trixie knows how much you love her, and that she can live the rest of her life peacefully...

I'm sorry, the words just slipped away-I don't know what to say but I am very very sorry...

We send our <img border="0" alt="heart" title="" src="graemlins/heartpump.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="heart" title="" src="graemlins/heartpump.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="heart" title="" src="graemlins/heartpump.gif" />
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/15/02 05:34 PM

PixTrix, I'm very sorry about the diagnosis. I hope you can take her home now and make her comfortable for her remaining days, and shower her with love. You know we're here for you.
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/15/02 06:31 PM

Jen I am so sorry to hear this, i was really hoping it would turn out ok. I'm IM'ing you right now.....
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/15/02 10:58 PM

jen i am so sorry to hear about trixie. i send my thought and prayers at this difficult time.
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/15/02 11:44 PM

Jennifer,

I just wanted to send my prayers and <img border="0" alt="heart" title="" src="graemlins/heartpump.gif" /> love <img border="0" alt="heart" title="" src="graemlins/heartpump.gif" /> . I am so sorry.
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/16/02 12:10 AM

We're all pulling for you two. I'm sending prayers your way. Please keep us informed. I know how precious she is to you.
Steph N Jazze
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/16/02 01:27 AM

Jennifer,
I just don''t know what to say. I was praying for the best and hoping that she would be alright.. Hang in there, I know that this is a difficult time, but do take care of yourself. My thoughts and prayers are with you......Cindi
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/16/02 02:10 AM

UPDATE

I left shortly after 4 this afternoon to pick up Trixie and bring her home. Sad to say, she died on the way home. The vet said she wasn't doing good but I wanted her with me during her final hours anyway. I tried everything in my power to save her. I am happy that she was with me when she passed, rather than at the clinic.

Jennifer and crew of now 6, sad to say
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/16/02 02:15 AM

Jen So sorry. My heart goes out for you.
Miriam
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/16/02 02:19 AM

I am so sorry to hear the bad news, but at least she was with you and felt safe and happy when she passed.
Posted By: Karin

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/16/02 02:31 AM

O my Jen...I am so sorry. My heart goes out to you. I don't know what to say.

Karin and Tira/Misu'
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/16/02 02:47 AM

I am so sorry. <img border="0" alt="heart" title="" src="graemlins/heartpump.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="heart" title="" src="graemlins/heartpump.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="heart" title="" src="graemlins/heartpump.gif" />

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Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/16/02 03:17 AM

I'm so sorry to hear about Trixie. I'm glad she was with you at the end.
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/16/02 03:26 AM

I am so sorry to hear about Trixie....My <img border="0" alt="heart" title="" src="graemlins/heartpump.gif" /> and Prayers go out to you. <img border="0" alt="upset" title="" src="graemlins/upset.gif" />
Posted By: PepPony

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/16/02 03:27 AM

Jennifer--I am so sorry to here about your little one. I spoke to Marvin on the phone about it and all I could do was pray. Take comfort in the fact that you did everything in your power to save her life. That should bring you some comfort. My deepest sympathies to you and you will remain in my prayers. I will IM you after my two week sabbatical.
Posted By: Judie

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/16/02 08:03 AM

Jennifer, I am so sorry things had to end this way. Trixie put up a good fight and you were with her all the way. I am greatfull you were able to be with her at the end. She is gone now...but is no longer suffering. Trixie has joined all her little friends who were waiting for her to join them on the other side of the rainbow bridge. <img border="0" alt="[Glider Angel]" title="" src="graemlins/gliderangel.gif" />

I know you will miss her greatly and may time heal your broken heart. <img border="0" alt="heart" title="" src="graemlins/heartpump.gif" />
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/16/02 12:17 PM

Jen, I am saddened to hear this news. I am so glad however, to know that you were with her at her end. She will always appreciate everything you did for her and knowing you were by her side. We're all here for you. <img border="0" alt="heart" title="" src="graemlins/heartpump.gif" />
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/16/02 01:19 PM

Thank you for all of your prayers and wishes. I feel so much better now. Something was tugging at my heart, telling me to go pick up Trixie from the vet's. I think she was waiting for me to pick her up so she could be with me when she passed. I now have a closure, that she was with me and I was with her, and for that, I am happy.

I had 2 trios and a new single male. Now, I am going to introduce Dixie to Arrow, which was given to me as a surprise gift by Oldcolt58 at the SGGA. I will now have 3 pairs, instead of 2 trios and a single male.

Jennifer and crew of 6
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/16/02 01:38 PM

Jennifer, I am so so very sorry about Pixie. Take comfort that she didn't suffer and she knew you loved her very very much.
I am about to start <img border="0" alt="cry" title="" src="graemlins/crying.gif" /> , but I had a mental image of all those gliders in glider heaven, "Hi there Pixie, how are you? Who was your mommy?" Pixie answers "my mommy was "Jennifer or Pixtrix" and yours?" "Oh, hey, my mommy knew your mommy! Cool!" And then they glide off best of friends till we are all reunited.
Corny maybe, but it's a happy thought in the midst of the pain!
You are in my prayers.
Chey
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/17/02 04:59 AM

Last March I lost my first glider to liver cancer. You did the right thing when you went to pick her up. I wasn't with my little boy when he passed and I have regretted it ever since. Those last moments you spent with her must have been a great comfort to you both. I'm so sorry for your loss, may she live on in your memories.
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: HELP!!! Yellow Glider!!! - 08/17/02 04:12 AM

This is one of the many sites with the Rainbow Bridge poem.
http://rainbowsbridge.com/Poem.htm
I have always found it to be a bit comforting.
Marvin
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