Ember has septic arthritis :(

[Mirthy]

Giant Hugs from our gang to yours, Maggie. Sounds like you are up to your eyeballs in dragon care and school and work!
Poor little Ember, you have all our support (from as far away as it is)

I imagine it was one of her many bites that has taken her tail. I know in addition to her arm injury that she had a scar on her head and I think on her body also?
When she pulls through these infections, she is certainly going to be a dragon of character! Her leg is looking well and it's great to see her head up and eyes bright with so much going on.
Hang in there!!

 

[MissT]

Carrie, just to let you know, Maggie was having Ember put to sleep this morning. She has suffered so much for such a tiny baby so, now she will be at peace.

 

[athenacp]

Oh no!!!!!!!!! I am so sorry to hear this! I will be keeping her in my thoughts and prayers

 

[bltkpo]

It is a very very sad day. Poor little Ember. May she be in a better place now.

Hope Maggie is holding up well. Thinking of you!

 

[Mirthy]

Oh dear! I didn't know. Thanks so much for telling me, Christina.
I'm sooo sorry, Maggie. I'm just trying to catch up from flying and I'm probably working my way through all these posts in the wrong order.
My condolences and GIANT HUGS! We all wanted her to pull through but even more so we don't want her to suffer. You're in our thoughts over here! If we were closer, we'd descend on you with worms and catnip (and coffee) and hugs.

 

[MissT]

Carrie, you didnt miss it... she was talking about it on the facebook page I have been thinking constantly about her since I got out of work - havent heard from her today but Im sure she is really having a rough day

HUGS to Maggie!!!

 

[McSkweeky]

Thank you everyone! I really really appreciate all of the kind words and thoughts and hugs and everything else. Ember is much happier - at peace with all her legs and tail

Carrie - I really should get your email so we can keep in better contact! I'll go check in on Norris soon. I miss catching up with you on the boards.

Christina - thank you for everything you've done to help me talk it out and even trying to help Ember get her surgery. You're an amazing woman, friend, and beardie mum.

athenacp and bitkpo - thank you very much for your thoughts and condolences. Losing a baby sucks, but at least it wasn't without trying our best.

It has been a very hard day. I cuddled with Ember last night while she slept. She wanted no dinner or breakfast and was miserable. I know she knew it was time. My vet was amazing, spending half an hour with me and Ember discussing why I knew it was the right time and he agreed with me. It was sad, but it was as good an experience as a euthanasia can be. He offered to do a necropsy on her to find out exactly what was wrong and I agreed to let him. If nothing else hopefully he will learn for next time so another beardie won't have to go through what Ember did.

The hospital had been having a fundraiser for another beardie, Norbert, who had a similar condition to Ember but it was localized to her (yes, she's a girl) right arm so they did a whole arm amputation for her yesterday. I donated to it of course and asked how Norbert was this morning while spending the last few minutes with Ember. Dr Maas actually let me meet her and showed me xrays. I was so happy for Norbert. She has an MBD underbite and cute little squished snout and a very pretty yellow like Nezzie.

I had cut my finger making beardie/turtle salad last night, and then once I got to work this afternoon I had to move my car due to very tight parking conditions and too many cars. I was so distracted I didn't even realize I was close to the fence and I completely smashed up the bumper in my car. I lost it. Between issues with work, school, and Ember then throw the car in on top it I was done. Just done. I hadn't really let it all out and I did it in from of my bosses and coworkers. Score 1 for me. It's only a bumper, nothing major.

I'm so glad Ember is in a better place and today is over. Let the healing begin.

 

[Irwinshealth]

I too am saying some prayers for Ember and you tonight!

 

[McSkweeky]

Thank you very much!

 

[Mirthy]

Oh Maggie! I hope your boss is the nice sort ..what an awful topper. HUGS.
I'm glad you got to spend some time with your vet. It sounds like you have a great one. I'm always impressed when vets want to necro to find out more on their own. I hope Norbert (love it) does well.

You gave Ember some sweet spoiling and a nice comfortable place to get some love in this lifetime and then you gifted her with peace, dignity and rest. Now let Ms Sassafras and Baxter and the gang give you snuggles and love because you've certainly earned it! My husband adds that you have a wonderful heart and he's forever impressed with you and the board folks who give homes and care to dragons who really need it. He also says he feels lots of good coming your way.
(I made him sound all mystical...wow.)


HUGS from us all (even the fish)
Carrie