Quote Originally Posted by lillyorchid
Today I took the little rattie I've hand raised to the vet to get her raing worm treated. First thing out of my vets mouth was "cute little thing but looks like she has megacolon". My heart just dropped. We then talked and he gave me a few options.

1st - He said he could do a surgury on her but there is no guarantee that it would completly fix it or that she would make it. He also said that it would be very expensive and time would only tell.

2nd - I could treat her for the ring worm and wait and see how she does, but it will only get worse and it's painful.

3rd - I could put her down.

I was just heart broken so I told him I was going to hold off on making any decisions right then and there and I'd be getting back in contact with him in a few days after I thought everything out, etc.


I hate to do it because I love the little girl, but I think putting her down is in her best interest at the moment. I don't know why I didn't pick up on it earlier because I've noticed that she hardly ever poops and has gotten pretty "fat" looking in the past week or two. I just feel really bad right now because I'm sure she is in pain because of that and I know she is itching like crazy too.


What do you guys think? Do you think I'll be doing the right thing for her?
I'd really like to hear your thoughts please because I'm completly heart broken right now. Just writing this has me all choked and teared up!
Allison,i am so sorry to here that she has this condition .In my opinion if she would have only a slight chance to survive even after the surgery then i would end her suffering .If you need someone to just talk to pm me anytime as you know i have lots of time to help a family member out .