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This morning my mouse, Pepper, passed away in my lap. He had been sick for a few weeks. I originally brought him to the vet because I could tell he had some kind of mites or fleas. It turned out to be lice, and both Pepper and Salt (his brother) were treated with powder and an injection, even though they each have their own cage. The next week, I brought them back for their follow-up injections, and the vet noticed that Pepper was breathing very hard and his sides were heaving. She suggested it could be pneumonia, which I understand is common in small rodents. He was prescribed penicillin for 10 days, to be given orally twice a day (a feat in itself!!). After a few days he seemed to really be picking up. He was back to wandering around the cage, fluffing up the paper in his nest, a bit of running in his wheel, and climbing from hand to hand, even playfully nipping at my fingers. He seemed back to normal, not to mention it was getting more difficult to give him the medication since he was getting so wiggly. But this morning I knew right away something was up. He was back to laying in an odd spot in the cage and wouldn't climb into my hand as he used to do. I picked him up and petted him for a while. He didn't seem to have the strength to wiggle away from getting his medication, so I was hopeful he would continue to pick up again with yet another good dose in him. He laid in my hand and I petted him some more, and then suddenly he jumped and tumbled into my lap. He seemed to have a few convulsions (he'd had some previously over the past couple weeks, but none that I had seen in the last couple days) and as I continued to pet him to try and calm him, I noticed he was gone. I am very sad to lose him, but extremely grateful that he "waited" for me to wake up and be with him during this time. He just had his 1st birthday a couple weeks ago, so he was still my little baby. I am going to bury him in my garden this evening with the new tulips that have just recently sprouted up out of the ground. His brother Salt is doing fine, but we will miss him terribly. This is the first pet I have lost, and I can empathize deeply with all the others here who have posted notes about their own losses. All our critters are running around healthy together now.  I am new to this site and I have been planning to post a critter webpage for my mice, but have been trying to find the best pictures. Unfortunately I was not quick enough with Pepper, but I will make a page shortly for Salt.
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Thank you so much for your kind words. It is nice to have a place here to talk about things like this and be supportive. I'm glad to hear your guinea pig was also with you when it’s time came, and not alone either. We feel so helpless but being there is hopefully some comfort to them. And I love your idea of a putting a special stone in the garden. I’m going to look for one myself!
PS-Your pictures of Buttercup and Coco are adorable! 
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i am so sorry for you loss, Pepper is at the rainbow bridge now healthy once again.
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| I am really sorry about your loss honey, but atleast you know he isn't suffering anymore. Think of all the joy he brought you. Big Hug for you
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| Thank you everyone! I do have lots of good memories. We buried the little guy on Friday evening. I found some nice white stones to pile up as a marker, thanks again for that idea. I find it comforting to know he's close by. 
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I am very very sorry about your lose.  But i hope u cherish all the good times you and pepper had togethor. But least Pepper had gonew to a better place. And as long as he knew you loved him. again im very sorry sincerly bugsy & stephy
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I am sorry for your loss. I know it's been a while, but I think it is important to acknowledge out pets.
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