I'm so sorry he didn't make it. That is so heartbreaking to hear that you lost him. I got Papa Smurf about the time you got Flip, I think, because I remember when you posted this thread I thought you were the only person on here who was currently dealing with a dragon in as bad of shape as Smurf, and I felt like we were dealing with some of the same problems. I can't even find the words I want to say to you, I'm so sorry.
If you need to talk or vent more, we are all here for you. Only a couple of dragons on here have had stories that I couldn't get out of my head, and Flip's story is one of them. I hope you can find some peace today at least knowing, as others have said, that you did everything you could and it was his time to go.
We've all got to stay on this forum and help people who ask questions and need help with their dragons, in Flip's memory and the memory of all mistreated and neglected beardies.