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Pebbles82 · 12-04-2019, 12:37 AM

I am so sorry. Quigley is very old now. It does sound like he is dying to be frank. I agree it is not a good idea to try and syringe feed him. It is a difficult time and we almost wish they would just pass so they aren't suffering any more. You might need to think about whether to help him on his way because he will be suffering now. On the other hand if he is close to his time then he may pass peacefully in his cage. I would give it a couple of days before deciding what to do and as Souffle says, ask him.

I had this terrible dilemma with Charlie and I asked - how do you know when to help them on their way? And all the replies were - you will know and they will give you a sign. So ask him for a sign. If that doesn't help much then I would say it would be the kindest thing to do to help him on his way now, if he is still around in a day or two.

He is probably hanging on for you and it is very hard to let them go. But tell him it's ok to go.

12-04-2019, 12:37 AM
Pebbles82 Hamster Antics Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 23,533	Re: Syringe feeding? I am so sorry. Quigley is very old now. It does sound like he is dying to be frank. I agree it is not a good idea to try and syringe feed him. It is a difficult time and we almost wish they would just pass so they aren't suffering any more. You might need to think about whether to help him on his way because he will be suffering now. On the other hand if he is close to his time then he may pass peacefully in his cage. I would give it a couple of days before deciding what to do and as Souffle says, ask him. I had this terrible dilemma with Charlie and I asked - how do you know when to help them on their way? And all the replies were - you will know and they will give you a sign. So ask him for a sign. If that doesn't help much then I would say it would be the kindest thing to do to help him on his way now, if he is still around in a day or two. He is probably hanging on for you and it is very hard to let them go. But tell him it's ok to go.