I really was hoping I wouldn't have to make this post. I lost my little d'Anver girl this morning. She put up a tough fight but her little body just gave up. I went down to check her this morning as I always do just praying she'd be ok. She wasn't gone yet, but very close. I wrapped her up in a little blanket and took her with me to work (luckily I work at an animal hospital). She passed on the way there. Breaks my heart. I cried like a baby and felt so silly for it. I know that losing some is a part of having animals...but these little bantys are my all time favorites. I just love them. I had named her Mary. What absolutely KILLS me is that upon VERY close observation, she still had mites around her comb/head. That's when I really started crying. I had treated her 2 times for mites and had been keeping a close eye on her. I guess it makes me feel responsible for her not making it. Those stupid things were so freakin tiny and apparently very good at hiding. I'd been checking her all over every day. They were nowhere but her head. I guess you live and learn. I'll miss that little girl. The pair left seem completely healthy. They've always looked better as far as their comb color than her. Makes me think maybe she'd had something going on for a while and it just finally got the best of her. Sorry this post is so long...just had to vent. Needless to say, my day got started off on the wrong foot...
I am so sorry to hear this happened....I had been hoping for a recovery. Don't beat yourself up about the mites. Those thing are so hard to see and it sound like you tried your best. I really am sorry for your loss....
