Writing this post is extremely difficult as I can’t stop sobbing. Two days ago we had to say our goodbyes and it was the most difficult thing I’ve ever had to do. Although he was eating, Ziggy was rapidly losing weight which signaled to us that his body is declining. He has lost over 20% of his weight which is a lot for him considering he was eating normally. Blood tests showed us his liver might be on the road to failing and his heart rate was lower than ideal during his check-up. He was on his 14th day of panacur with no improvement and his spinning was violent and would go on for extended periods of time unless he was being held. It took so much out of him when he suffered these spinning episodes.
My partner and I decided we needed to end his suffering. He was fighting as hard as he could but I could tell he was tired. We went to buy his favorite treats (some dill and a banana) to bring to him so that we could make his last moments as special as possible. I held on to my special little boy and kept telling him how much we love him and how much he’s changed my life. Ziggy means the world to me and the gap in my life that is now left behind will be painful for quite some time.
I did let him know while I was taking care of him that there was so many kind redditors pulling for him when I made my first post. I know he and I appreciated the kind words and support so thank you to those who were pulling for him.
Ziggy, you are truly one of the most special buns and I love you so much. I will miss you running up to me when I get home and booping my legs when you want me to give you pets or snacks. I will miss your scooby-doo run when you adventure a little past your comfort zone. I will miss you jumping on my back when I lie down on the floor and feeling your tiny paws. I will miss you loafing under my work chair when I get to work from home. I will miss you dangerously running under my feet when you suspect I have your favorite treats. I will miss your happy twerks for sweet treats. I do and will always miss you baby boy. 🩷
by thatsamood26
