Sweet Henry

This poor baby. He's breaking my heart. He's wrapped in a blankie, tucked under my chin. After much discussion and a physical exam that revealed 4 baby infected toes (one with a protruding bone) and a deep cut on his leg, my vet and I opted to let Henry be free from his pain. :( 

While we were examining the other critters (since Henry was first), I'd look over at him and he looked tired & weary to me. He seemed to want to tell me he has done and he trusted me to make that hard but right decision for him. 

I've been loving on him as he dies and telling him to be free. 

Poor sweet Henry. 

Rubber Henry

Henry is the worst case of muscular dystrophy in a Beardie I have ever seen. He's has little to no control over his limbs, can't eat well on his own, and often gets stuck upside down.  

He was found wandering around a neighborhood. We were told he must have escaped from his owner. We believed it-- until we saw how poorly he walks. Poor guy was probably dumped. :( His scales and feet are all roughed up and he's missing two toes. 

I posted a video of Henry walking a couple weeks ago and he's grown a little worse. You can tell when you look at him that he's tired. Everything is a struggle for him and nothing comes easy. I don't think my vet will give him a good prognosis-- especially when he sees the scabbed up, infected, bone sticking out toe that I discovered yesterday. 

Henry is the worst beardie I have ever had. He hurts my heart! :( I wonder if we are doing any favors by prolonging his misery.   

Sigh. 

He will be a hard and painful discussion with my vet momentarily.  

Field Trip to the Vet

It's another big vet visit today. 

I have Georgie (runny nose) and Baby Foot (nail & beak trim). 

Drake still has runny eyes. 

Akime needs her arm bandage off. 

And Henry is a new guy who is a mess. 

Luckily, they scheduled me a full hour. I'm going to use it!