Potterpig
Junior Guinea Pig
We have pretty much come to the decision today with our vet that no matter what we throw at Buzz's abscess it seems it's never going to completely go away without surgery. He's booked for Thursday.
The vet has warned me that anaesthetic risks are a lot higher in pigs that dogs and cats for example. I am terrified! Has anyone got any experience with anesthetic? He's healthy, and he's only got a tiny tiny amount of pus now coming out once a week but we've exhausted all the options now. The capsule is still large so the vet feels over time it would cause more problems. I asked what she would do if he was her pig and she said the surgery. Am I being neurotic again? He's a fit, healthy 950g piggy.
I'm not particularly worried that this won't be the end of the abscess drama but I'm worried about the anaesthetic.
Thank you
Photo of Buzz trying to hide from the vet
The vet has warned me that anaesthetic risks are a lot higher in pigs that dogs and cats for example. I am terrified! Has anyone got any experience with anesthetic? He's healthy, and he's only got a tiny tiny amount of pus now coming out once a week but we've exhausted all the options now. The capsule is still large so the vet feels over time it would cause more problems. I asked what she would do if he was her pig and she said the surgery. Am I being neurotic again? He's a fit, healthy 950g piggy.
I'm not particularly worried that this won't be the end of the abscess drama but I'm worried about the anaesthetic.
Thank you
Photo of Buzz trying to hide from the vet