RIP Zuma :(

[Lija]

rest in piece Zuma, you were loved and will be missed so much......

He was sick for long time and today didn't make it after anesthesia, necessary to perform tests.

[perfectlypierced]

Oh my goodness, so sorry to hear Lija! RIP little one.

[GrifTheGreat]

RIP Zuma. I'm so sorry Lija.

[GrifTheGreat]

Out of curiosity what anesthetic did they use?

[Lija]

Grif - clove oil/water soak and to reverse they're using warm water soaks, but in Zuma's case even the smallest dosage was too much, he was breathing for 2 hours after and seemed like he's waking up, but then he stopped breathing.
Actually same oil is used for euthanasia but bigger dosage, they just quietly go to sleep.

thank you guys for support, that was the end of long time battle and prognosis wasn't very good, but still...

[Pluke]

Sorry to hear that, Lija.

[Sunshine]

I am sorry for your loss RIP Zuma

[Maharg]

Im so sorry Lija. Thats terrible

[DeeDub]

Thats the ****s Lija. Sorry to hear about Zuma.

[Heatheranne]

I'm sorry for your loss .

[Bruce]

sorry to hear about your loss

[Lija]

thank you guys, it truly means a lot, you know most of the people would probably laugh over the fact of me being so sad, but he was a part of our family even if understand it is probably for the better. he was a rescue, survived being outside for a week in cold in his tiny tank covered with glitter glue before i got him, but never recovered fully and the last month he was getting worse. At least I know everything there is was done for him no matter expenses and after tests today it was strongly suspected that we might be looking into euthanasia in the nearest future. We are donating him now to university reptile program to help future vets study, so his life as well as death ended up as a good education experience for all involved and i hope will help save quite a few frogs in the future.

[Teh Frog Whisperer]

I am so sorry for you loss, Lija. I know what it's like losing a frog and it sucks. A lot. When I lost Rocky the Pyxie frog not long ago, that was the first time I cried over an animal since my gecko was put down last year. And that was the first time I cried that much over an animal since my dog died in eighth grade. But we're here for ya.

[deranged chipmunk]

So sorry for your loss Lija. at least you gave him a fighting chance

[Steniljeh]

Sincere condolences.
The way you work it out now, shows how deep your feelings for your little buddy are.
Taking so much care for such a little frog, makes you a great person.

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[Lija]

thank you guys, thank you for understanding and your support, it means more then i can tell.

[Zlitni]

Rest in peace Zuma... now you got the peace :-(

[GrifTheGreat]

Grif - clove oil/water soak and to reverse they're using warm water soaks, but in Zuma's case even the smallest dosage was too much, he was breathing for 2 hours after and seemed like he's waking up, but then he stopped breathing.
Actually same oil is used for euthanasia but bigger dosage, they just quietly go to sleep.

thank you guys for support, that was the end of long time battle and prognosis wasn't very good, but still...

Sadly it doesnt take much of the clove oil to euthanize the frog. Perhaps it is for the best. You went beyond what most people would to save such an animal and i fully understand your emotions as I have cried over a loss of one of mine. They are not empty shells that live without purpose and when we bring them into our lives to give them a home we find them giving us great joy and even making us laugh. Though they do not show affection like a cat or dog they do get inside our hearts and they can become accustomed to us over time. Even climbing into your hand when they want to go back into their tank after a soak. Many may not experience this, but i have and do on a weekly basis. They know who cares for them regardless of what anyone says. Personal experience is what i speak from.

I am deeply sorry for your loss.