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Sweet Gliding, Little Mambo Magic...
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05/02/09 10:41 AM
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It is with deep sorrow that I have to type this Last night, I had to drive Mambo to Akron (45 miles away) to have him put to sleep. I had carried him with me all day and put him in his cage for just an hour while I made and ate dinner. When I went to feed him, he came running out of his pouch as always. I was horrified to see his chest covered in blood. Of course, I immediately got him out and ran to the living room with him to show Ed. There was so much blood we couldn't see the damage, so I took him to the bathroom and gave him a quick bath to clean off the blood. That revealed the true damage - he had completely opened his chest and just below the sternum I could see his internal organs exposed I knew, then, that it was too late for him. I immediately called Bourbon, and she confirmed what I already knew... there was no hope for him at that point. I dried him off, wrapped him burrito-style so he couldn't do further damage with his hands, feet or mouth, and tried to call my vet. Of course, they were already closed and the ER vet they referred to on their answering machine only sees cats & dogs. They wouldn't even see Mambo for euthanization So, I knew that I had to drive him to Akron. It was raining to beat the band, but I persisted and got him there in just under an hour. They said he went peacefully. They were sweet and cleaned him up further and stitched up his little chest
I only had him for just over two months. He was exactly 3 months old yesterday... 2/01/09 - 5/01/09 Sweet Gliding, my Little Mambo Magic I know you are with Pika & Cricky, Combara, Little Cricky, Bobo & Reggie now at the Rainbow Bridge, gliding around Jesus... ~~~~~~~~~~ History: Mambo has had health issues ever since I got him from Denise/Minkasmom while at the FIBB in TN in February. Mambo had been pulled from his mother (Minka) while she was recovering from a tail injury. While in TN, Mambo developed some sort of eye infection which caused both of his inner eyelids not to open. After almost a month, they finally did open, but we had thought he was going to be permanently blind. Mambo's feces never solidified the way that a normal joey's will. They remained soft and unformed throughout his short life. I had him tested for bacterial infection and parasites over a month ago, and again almost two weeks ago. Both times, the tests came back negative. On Monday, April 20th, I awoke in the wee hours of the morning to the sound of Mambo making the SM noise. I found him attacking his chest and scraping it raw with his teeth. I immediately put him in an e-collar and kept him in the collar until that Thursday evening. At that point, his chest had scabbed over. I had brought him to see my vet on that Tuesday and although the tests came back negative, she started him on a course of Panacur (an antiparasitic). He had already been on a course of Clavamox (an antibacterial) the previous month after the first tests came back negative. He was recuperating well and leaving his chest alone. I was applying Silver Sulfadiazine Cream to the scabbed area twice per day, as per Dr. West's instructions. I went to TN for the TGI Glider Expo last weekend. Mambo did well throughout the weekend. Upon arrival home on this past Monday evening, things were still going well. On Tuesday morning, I awoke to find Mambo trying to remove the scab that had formed. I immediately put him back into the e-collar for the morning. After that, I carried him in my bra almost constantly. Whenever he would try to groom his chest, I nudged him with my finger and he stopped. Again, all seemed to be going well until last night... It was a shock to find that after being left alone for less than an hour he had self-mutilated to the extent that he had. Dr. West came in this morning (on her day off) to do Mambo's gross necropsy. Examination found no significant abnormalities and no obvious parasitic involvement. Tissue samples are being sent to a lab in CA that specializes in exotics. Hopefully they will yield some insight on why little Mambo had the issues he did...
Suz Enyedy Carina & Coobah Allira & Gizmo Picasso, Trinity Joy & Luna DaisyMae; Darwin; Mareki; Mambo; Pika; Cricky; Reggie & Bobo, Pepe & Bittah Suz' Sugar Gliders
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Re: Sweet Gliding, Little Mambo Magic...
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05/02/09 10:54 AM
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God Speed Little Mambo.
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Re: Sweet Gliding, Little Mambo Magic...
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05/02/09 11:00 AM
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Sue,
I am sorry for your loss. May your memories of your short time together comfort you in the days to come.
Glide Free little one.
Deepest Sympathy,
Kimberley Feathers-Sweetie, Mister Peanut & Big Mack Fur-Guinan, Mr. Spock, T'Mir, Cho, Toothless, Maverick & Maharet T'Pol, Elizabeth & Curzon TY, TJ, Light Fury, Madison & T'Pring Forever in my heart, Gizmo, Tucker, Khayman and the rest of my babies over the
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Re: Sweet Gliding, Little Mambo Magic...
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05/02/09 11:08 AM
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Oh, Suz I'm so very sorry for your loss. So sorry.
~~ Val B ~~ 806-803-0318 Daily giving the abused, unloved, unwanted and neglected SOMETHING TO BELIEVE IN PLEASE COMPLETE YOUR SUGAR GROUP SURVEYS!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Sweet Gliding, Little Mambo Magic...
[Re: Jackie_Chans_Mom]
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05/02/09 11:12 AM
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T~ www.lovegliders.com** Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with catsup ** *Proud to forever be a Boo-Boo and BJ Fan!*
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Re: Sweet Gliding, Little Mambo Magic...
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05/02/09 11:37 AM
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Suz, I don't seem to have the words to tell you how I feel... Sorry for your loss! Thank you for loving this little one! Hugs to you and prayers for you!
Raine Hubby: Eric & Son: Brayden MiniZoo: Dog-Mojo, Cats-Panther & Cole Turtle-Sherwin, Snake-John Suggies: Kiah, Peanut, Ebbie, Julian, Frack, Yang, Peek, Zan, Arienah & Chimere Did Wonkdoodly???
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Re: Sweet Gliding, Little Mambo Magic...
[Re: tbull]
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05/02/09 11:41 AM
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I'm sorry for both you and Denise's loss of Mambo!
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05/02/09 12:12 PM
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Oh, I am so sorry for you and Denise. You obviously did everything you could. The most comforting thought is that Mambo feels no more pain where he is now.
~Deanna~ Chinchillas: Luke, Yoda, and Pronk Gliders: Nika, Ranger, and DeeGee (702)250-5236
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Re: Sweet Gliding, Little Mambo Magic...
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05/02/09 12:29 PM
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Am so sorry to hear about poor Mambo and know that now he is running and climbing and eating mealies waiting for the day that the two of you can be reunited over the Rainbow Bridge. (Hugs)
Dani Marshall(816)377-4443 Slave to Patrick my Human Son And in service too Queen Jem Drop & King Stripes, New Prince Cristal looking for his Princess/Queen In Memory too Addie,Igor,Heangel,Bashful,Doubledip,Sparky,Misty, King Badger, Badger Jr.,Queen Seabee, Princess Willow.
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Re: Sweet Gliding, Little Mambo Magic...
[Re: Dani4Hedgies]
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05/02/09 02:45 PM
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Suz, my heart is just shattered. I have spent the morning playing alll the scenarios over & over in my head (the shoulda/coulda/woulda ones) but I know that it's pointless. I feel so badly for all the emotional roller coasters that Mambo put you through...but I'm still hopeful that SOME KIND of answer will be found to explain why it all happened. And even if I could turn back time and re-do everything, I still couldn't think of any glider mom more loving than you are. There's another precious twinkling star in the sky...
Minkasmom (Papillon Kisses) Slave to: 25 gliders,4 cats, and ONE husband (can't handle two, lol!) Remembering all my lost loves
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Re: Sweet Gliding, Little Mambo Magic...
[Re: minkasmom]
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05/02/09 02:49 PM
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suz I am so sorry for the loss of your little one
Debra Two sons in the U.S. Army Slaves to: Mikki, Loki & Thor dogs: Morgan & Isabella Bunnies Bob & TMan RIP Wellington, Minnie & Dazzle bunny, Willow July 6 2013, Squirtle 7-24-09, Maggie May 12-14-10 Licensed wildlife rehabilitator - Cottontail Rabbits & Squirrels
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Re: Sweet Gliding, Little Mambo Magic...
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05/02/09 03:17 PM
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Suz Enyedy Carina & Coobah Allira & Gizmo Picasso, Trinity Joy & Luna DaisyMae; Darwin; Mareki; Mambo; Pika; Cricky; Reggie & Bobo, Pepe & Bittah Suz' Sugar Gliders
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Re: Sweet Gliding, Little Mambo Magic...
[Re: DirtyPaws]
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05/02/09 03:42 PM
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Suz, I am so sorry. Poor lil Mambo, God Speed lil one. He's resting in a better place where there is no more pain.
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Re: Sweet Gliding, Little Mambo Magic...
[Re: DirtyPaws]
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05/02/09 03:42 PM
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this is sooo sad...
I am so sorry you and Mambo had to go through this..
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Re: Sweet Gliding, Little Mambo Magic...
[Re: DirtyPaws]
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05/02/09 03:44 PM
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I also know how you feel, an unexpected loss is hard to swallow.
Sorry for your loss.
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05/02/09 04:06 PM
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Suz, Mambo was here long enough for you to design your POUCHEE and your JOEY BRA/bonding POUCH and ADULT BRA/bonding POUCH. Every time you sell one of these, every time I hear someone talk about them and every time I see one of them, I will thank GOD that Mambo Magic made lives better for others.
GODSPEED Little Mambo Magic. Aunt Leigh and Cousin Colby will miss you as will Magic, Merridoc, Max and Maisie.
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05/02/09 04:11 PM
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suz, also something to put in the bottom of you addendum, please edit it to include that Mambo was also held in stasis for far too long, he was a little miracle baby in every sense of the word, never meant to be here in the first place, survived being pulled from mom very early (due to moms medical issues)and all his reoccurring issues afterwards but he touched so many hearts the short time he was here.
you know I am here for you if you need to say nothing... i love ya girl, my heart and prayers are with you.
For those that are not familiar with the "true sm's" there seldom is a reason found for what they do, necropsies have never shown anything to help but with each one we have we hope that at some time somewhere we find something, anything at all.
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Re: Sweet Gliding, Little Mambo Magic...
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05/02/09 05:28 PM
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Oh Suz I am so sorry for your loss
Sugaree Gliders Simba, Nala, Rain, Snow & Sugaree Shadowdancer, Sugar Magnolia, Sunshine Daydream, Winter, Twinkle, Twilight, Everlette, Sparkle, Polar Bear, Indigo & Willow
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05/02/09 05:30 PM
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I am so sorry.
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05/02/09 05:37 PM
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Suz and momma Denise....please know that you are in my prayers....I love you both and am here to listen if you want to talk, or just have a shoulder to cry on...
Godspeed Mambo Magic...Sister Maggie and the crew will miss you sorely!!!!
Sharon Slave to: 1 hubby 9 gliders...Riley, Joey, Juniper, Linus, Romeo, Juliet, Cole and Magnolia (who shares my birthday!) 3 cats....Smokey, Olivia (Ibby) and Tucker RIP...Talouse, Grayer, Midnight, Kit Kat, Izzy and Jenna, Phoebe Wait at the Ranibow Bridge for mommy and daddy.
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Re: Sweet Gliding, Little Mambo Magic...
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05/02/09 05:57 PM
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I am so sorry for your loss Suz. How absolutely heartbreaking Pat
Pat You have not lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.....Unknown Rest in Peace our little sweet friends that have crossed over the "Rainbow Bridge". I miss you Boo-Boo, Lucy, BJ, and Fivel
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Re: Sweet Gliding, Little Mambo Magic...
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05/02/09 06:19 PM
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Suz, I'm so sorry for you and Denise. Both of you know little Mambo touched many for the short time he was here. I also look at it like Leigh said, he was put here for a reason. Look at all you learned and was able to accomplish from your time with him. Someday, somewhere what you have learned from Mambo will be passed on and possibly save another little one. I love you both and if either of you need to talk you know how to reach me.
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Re: Sweet Gliding, Little Mambo Magic...
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05/02/09 08:23 PM
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Oh, Suz and Denise, how heartbroken you must be. As I said in an earlier post, it doesn't matter how long we have them when it comes to crawling in our heart. They steal a piece of it and we never want it back. Little Mambo was here for a reason and his legacy will never die. Heart hugs for you! Sharing your tears...........
Connie 812-890-9734, 24/7 Emergencies/Joey issues SmallWorldSuggies"The greater the challenge, the sweeter the reward" "Glide free Silly "Ozball" Ozzie. You left us 11/21/12..way too soon. You're forever loved, remembered, missed."
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Re: Sweet Gliding, Little Mambo Magic...
[Re: suggiemom1980]
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05/02/09 11:45 PM
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I was just in shock when I came across this post, I almost didn't see it. I'm so very very sorry for both Suz and Denise - I know how much you both tried, I know Denise was heartbroken when he had to be left with Suz, it was a hard decision but Minka needed you. Suz, I know you were happy to add him to your family and be able to help put Denise's mind at rest at the same time. Words just can't express how sorry I am to hear that this has happened. He knew he was loved, not only by both of you but by those of us that got to know him at the FIBB.
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