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Okay, I know most people will be grossed out by this (I was, too, up until today), but I have the vet holding the body while I get in touch with some local taxidermists. I did some reading (here and Google), and I think I at least want to keep some pelt(s). I know how weird that sounds, and my...

Sorry for my lack of reply since (when it rains, it pours), but I wanted to post an update. First of all, thank you everyone for your input. It really helped me make better decisions going forward with Gary. I ended up taking him in to see his old vet who has treated him for the first seven...

Thanks for responding, Dawn. I asked the vet about the jaw, and she said that those roots are actually fine, with his uppers being the real problems. This confused me a bit, though, because she was adamant his uppers aren't a big deal. I can't see where the eye socket is because in the x-rays...

Thank you both for responding. The x-rays are really tiny -- I'm not even sure you'll be able to see? It's all I could get from the vet "/ I'm going to call in the morning and try to get bigger, clearer images.

My 9-year-old chin has been having more frequent dental issues and I am now considering . We've been doing floatings every few months lately, on top of Baytril & Metacam for cheek ulcers. His father passed away four years ago from health problems (dental, mostly) and his brother was put to sleep...

Ah now I remember. I was asked if I wanted to group cremation, which was cheap if not free, or private.

Wait...you mean they get picked up together or they're cremated together, as in the ashes I'm getting back are not entirely my furball's? About two years ago, I had to put this one's (Bob) son down (Bob was unintentionally bred four years ago). I don't remember details, but I had him cremated...

Thanks for the swift responses : o) It took me a good 30 minutes to wrap him and put him in the freezer...this furball has been with me through so much...this is ridiculously painful...

I just came home from work to find my seven-year-old chinchilla dead. I am devastated and I don't know what to do. I vaguely remember if I want a necropsy, I put the body in a Ziploc in the freezer? And if I don't want a necropsy? Please help, I am freaking out and trying to stay calm.