In Memory Of Panda

Little Panda Bear · 02-11-2016, 02:37 PM

Our Syrian hamster, Panda, passed away on 10th Feb 2016 at around 4 months old. We had her for 2 months, and after the first month she showed a swollen abdomen and increased fatigue.
After seeing two vets with unsuccessful results she began to lose a lot of weight and we grew increasingly concerned for her. We visited a third vet for an urgent appointment (for which one of us forwent a day of university) in the hope of something, anything. This vet was very good to us, and gave Panda an ultrasound scan revealing a severely enlarged liver, causing her bloat. She was given a steroid injection and prescribed daily antibiotics.
After two days we found Panda very still and unresponsive, and she passed on in her nest moments later. We notified the vet who was very understanding and comforting and we know she did the best she could.
We buried Panda in her nest under a tree in the garden. We will frame a photo of her and plant some flowers over her grave.

We are happy she is no longer suffering, but miss her dearly. Lots of love, little bear!

R and C.

**Cinnamon Bear** · 02-11-2016, 03:26 PM

I'm so sorry for your loss! Her pictures are adorable, what a shame! Thoughts & prayers are with you!

Josie · 02-11-2016, 04:08 PM

So sad to hear about Panda, such lovely pictures of her. Play well at the bridge beautiful girl you are in our thoughts, hugs to you xxxx

It is amazing how these little animals touch our lives so deeply, and how loved these little creatures are

cypher · 02-11-2016, 10:11 PM

So sorry for your loss Little Panda Bear.
Such a beautiful girl & lovely photos to remember her by.

Run free & play well at the bridge little Panda.

flowerfairy · 02-12-2016, 12:44 PM

RIP Panda. She was so young. I remember when you introduced her on here.

Glad she passed at home and that you were able to give her decent veterinary care.

Her grave sounds lovely. Bless her.

Little Panda Bear · 02-13-2016, 03:49 AM

Thank you for your lovely messages. I found this lovely fundraising page in aid of Wood Green, an animals charity. For a £2 donation they will light a candle in memory of a pet. Worth a look

https://www.justgiving.com/Light-For-Love

C.

lady jocardi · 02-13-2016, 04:10 PM

So very sorry to hear Panda has gained her wings. Such a beautiful girl.
Bug hugs to you xxx

Thin Lizzy · 02-21-2016, 10:58 AM

So sad to hear about Panda, so young too. So glad you were with her to the end, that would've been a comfort to her.
Sending you hugs xxx

Rsclio197 · 03-02-2016, 07:06 AM

I'm so sad to hear this my thoughts are with you.

You clearly cared so dearly for her and did all you could and more.

RIP Little Panda

ham-star · 03-02-2016, 07:16 AM

I am so sorry to hear this

She really was a beautiful hammie. RIP Panda xxx