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Anaesthetic Death

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I am sorry you lost him. I have unfortunately lost three during operations although one was a long time ago before anaesthetic improved. Most recent was Tabby who died during a bladder stone op. From your description of Georges lump there is no way any good piggy owner would not have done the exact same thing and had it removed. Some piggies do react badly just like some people do. You did the best thing for him. You gave him the chance that he would be free of a lump that could potentially have been fatal anyway and was almost certainly uncomfortable.
 
piggyme234 said:
I am sorry you lost him. I have unfortunately lost three during operations although one was a long time ago before anaesthetic improved. Most recent was Tabby who died during a bladder stone op. From your description of Georges lump there is no way any good piggy owner would not have done the exact same thing and had it removed. Some piggies do react badly just like some people do. You did the best thing for him. You gave him the chance that he would be free of a lump that could potentially have been fatal anyway and was almost certainly uncomfortable.
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I'm sorry for your loss too. I think I read somewhere that 1 in every 23 guinea pigs operated on will die under anaesthetic! Compared to 1 in a 1000 dogs. So the risks are high! We have been unlucky.
 
It is down to the metabolic rate of the animals. Small animals with a high metabolic rate are inherently unstable under a general Anaesthetic
 
Stunning piggie and so well loved I am sure he adored you back. So sorry for your loss

Sleep well George
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