Sweet baby Marlow :(

[chin_gal]

My sweet boy Marlow passed away today. I have no idea what happened.. I found him on the cage floor with his cage mates around him. I just came back from dropping him off for a necropsy, I'm really hoping they find something. This just totally took me by surprise, I have cried my eyes out since the moment I found him. :cry3: My mom and I examined him when we found him, his eyes were clear, his mouth and nose had no discharge, his chest was dry... I just have no idea what happened. He was fine this morning. Anyone have any ideas? The only thing I can think of is that I took him to the chinchilla show, but he still didn't have any symptoms, even after death.

I have his two cagemates seperated in a carrier out of the cage. As far as disinfecting goes, I already got a solution from Kelly but what about the wood in the cage? Should that be thrown out? I can just wash the fleece.

Thanks for listening everyone. RIP Marlow, my sweet beautiful boy.

 

[peachydays]

Oh Brittney, I'm so so sorry to hear about Marlow. I can't believe this...he was fine at the show.

I'll be keeping you and your family (furry and human) in my prayers. :heart5:

 

[suzi1780]

I am so sorry for your loss, I had a little chin boy that looked just like Marlow pass away for no apparent reason as well a few years ago. My thoughts our with you

 

[peachydays]

Brittney, regarding the wood: I remember reading on CnQ that to disinfect wood, you should sand it down, scrub it with a bleach and water solution, and then let it dry in the sun (the sun will neutralize the bleach).

 

[Tanya]

I am so sorry. Rest in peace sweet boy Marlow

 

[chin_gal]

Thank you so much. I've heard these things just happen, I just never thought it'd happen to me. It just took me by surprise.. He was only 2 years old, I just got him from the show last year.

I can sand and scrub the ledges, but what about the wood house? That wouldn't be so easy to sand. Just build a new one?

 

[Sandi]

Oh no, I'm so sorry, he was beautiful. I hope you find out what happened to him. Rest in peace Marlow.

 

[mishellyshel]

sorry

RIP Marlow

 

[acbieri]

Im so sorry to hear about Marlow keep us posted when you find out what happened you will be in my and my chinnie kids thoughts and prayers!

 

[Sasha]

Oh I am so sorry to hear that! I hope you can find some answers. He was a very beautiful boy. May he rest peacefully.

 

[chin_gal]

Thank you so much. I don't think it will ever stop hurting. The most I can do now is keep my others safe. Dr. Herko said he'd call me tomorrow with results.

 

[Laurie]

Brittney,
I'm so sorry to hear about Marlow's passing. He was a sweet loving little boy and may he always have a special place in your heart.

 

[Nancy S]

So sorry to hear about your little Marlow. He looks so plush and sweet. He'll be
missed dearly.

 

[chin_gal]

Thank you so much. He was such a sweet loving boy. I still find myself looking for him in the cage or thinking about seeing him.. it's almost like it hasn't completely sunk in yet.

And I still haven't heard back from the vet yet. At what point should I call myself? Or should I just be patient?

 

[tunes]

I'm not sure if it's worse when you know it's coming or when you find them like that. Either way though, it's just awful and I'm sorry for your loss.

 

[chin_gal]

Thank you so much Peggy. You are right though, it's painful either way. But.. I do like being with them when they go, at least I get to say good-bye.
Got the results back. It was intussusception, which was something wrong with his intestines. I posted a thread on it in the health section. Thank you again everyone for your kind words. :hug4:

 

[starleomach]

I am so sorry for your loss he is beautiful

 

[Lynn & The Chins]

I'm so sorry for your loss. :heart:

 

[chin_gal]

Thank you guys. I just came in from burrying him. RIP my baby.

Thank you everyone for all your support. I'm so glad I have you guys here. :hug4:

 

[2chins]

So SAD -- Very Sorry, He looked like a pretty little boy.