Orlandochins, I'm sorry you lost your girl. 14 is pretty up there for a chinny, no? It's still hard when they do leave us. I've heard family members and friends describe the pain of stones before. The women I've talked to have said they'd rather have kids. One lady I worked with had galstones, I know they are different but still stones. She dealt with the pain so long until it was dificult to stand up, and then she went in to the dr. They said she had gangreen it had gone on so long. I think it was better to try to get him help than just let him suffer. He was a sweet little guy.
Snickers, sad to hear you lost your little one also. The vet thing is tough. I've never had to take a pet to the vet before. This one was the second one I've seen. I wonder if I would have taken him to another vet too if he would have done better. I replay the vet visits in my head and think of what I should have asked. It's hard to find someone you can trust. Is there a way to check on a vets practice history? Should we be looking for specializations in certin things besides just exotics and chins when vet hunting? I read someones post about acupuncutre to treat hip problems on a thread today. I never even considered anything like that.
I've been mourning his loss the last couple days. Finally got around to cleaning out his cage. Washed the pan liners and his cuddle buddy. Trew away his chew toys, food and water. Now, I'll have to focus on Stitch's bumblefoot.. I'll continue that on another thread.
It is so difficult to lose a loved pet, no matter how short the time was that you had him. He is no longer suffering and is peacefully watching over you now.