Poor Marshmallow

[aemiis_zoo]

Marshmallow has malignant lymph node cancer (lymphosarcoma). The doctor predicts she has 1-3 months to live. If she develops difficulty in breathing or problems eating, I will have to have her euthanized. He did not recommend removing the tumor, since he said it is probably suppressing other smaller tumors throughout her body, and if he takes

Comments

[closertofalling]

awwww! poor baby!

*hugs*

at least her last months with be spent with you!

[verrucaria]

How old is she? I hope she's had a good long life with you... (Not that that makes it easier.)

[aemiis_zoo]

I don't know how old she is, since I adopted her from the animal shelter. We've had her for about 3 years, and she was an adult when I got her. The average guinea pig lifespan is somewhere between 5 and 7 years.

[zoobomb]

Oh, I'm so sorry. Good for you for providing her excellent care and favourite foods.

[melly_head]

I'm so sorry, Amy. I'll be thinking of you both!

[aemiis_zoo]

Thanks

[bellelvsbeast]

I'm sorry I didn't read about this until now...I'm sure her last few days were wonderful with you...
I didn't realize you were allergic to her! That's sad, but I'm glad you spent time with her anyway...
She is so cute, I know you loved her so much...

[aemiis_zoo]

I did