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Another vet visit for Pretty Patsy.

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When I picked up Patsy from the Boarders yesterday, Lucy mentioned a funny smell coming from Patsy's Bum so she had given her a few bum baths to try to get rid of the smell. Lucy said it was as if she had been sitting in her urine but her bum wasn't wet. At Patsy's weekly check this morning, I noticed that around one of Patsy nipples there is a white scaly patch and a bit of missing fur. This could be because of the bum baths that Lucy gave her or something else. Why would Patsy's rear end be smelling? I haven't noticed anything different or any smell since I picked her up. She has a vets appointment tomorrow at 9.15 just to make sure there is nothing sinister going on. These piggies do like to worry us.
 
Oh dear! I hope it’s nothing major and Pretty Patsy goes back to smelling sweet again.
 
Hope all goes well at the vets and Pretty Patsy is ok!
They really do like to worry us. The boys and I are sending love
 
Oh bless, hope nothing is wrong! Sending lots of healing vibes and hugs xx
 
Patsy is so lucky to have a mummy slave who will take her to the vets “just in case”. I hope it’s nothing.
 
weepweeps said:
Patsy is so lucky to have a mummy slave who will take her to the vets “just in case”. I hope it’s nothing.
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Who wouldn't do that on this forum? I don't want it (if it is anything nasty) to get any worse then Patsy will suffer more and I couldn't have that. Any pet is for life and if we have pets its our duty to look after them properly.
 
I hope Patsy is ok! Keep us posted when you can.
 
Hope the vets goes well tomorrow paws crossed for Pretty Patsy 🥰
 
Sending Patsy all the positive vibes and healing energy ❤️ I’m hoping that the vet can sort it out!
 
Sending Patsy healing vibes. I hope it turns out to be nothing.
I always feel it's best to get these things seen straight away, if it is something wrong it will get worse, not only does the animal suffer it will cost a lot more to put right!
 
Sorry that Patsy is needing a vet check, hope it goes OK.

I seem to recall that one symptom of cystitis can be a smell, fishy or stale ... could that be what it is?
 
Bradshaw Piggies said:
How did the visit to the vet go?
hope all is well!
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Typically the dry flaky patch wasn't there this morning but I told Rachel (vet) about it anyway. Rachel couldn't smell anything around Patsy's bum except for guinea pig and hay. She found a small lump under Patsy's left nipple (1cm diameter) which is the same side as the ovarian cyst but she said that sometimes it happens because of the extra hormones. Rachel said that Patsy's heart was good, her tummy sounds were good and she was living up to her nickname of Poopy Patsy so she was obviously eating OK. She was concerned about her weight loss. Patsy was 968g when I adopted her in September and now she is 748g but she is healthy otherwise. She is reluctant to do a spay because of her age and the risk of anaesthetic. Rachel wants me to keep an eye on her weight loss and if it gets any worse we will have to consider spaying or injections. As we have only a general idea of her age, (I was told 5 when I adopted her but both I and Rachel think she is nearer 7 now due to her body condition) do I leave well alone, do I risk a spay or make the decision for the hormone injections as she is happy and healthy otherwise? I know whatever decision I come to will be the right one. It's a tough one as I want Patsy to have the best life in her forever home.
 
Betsy said:
Typically the dry flaky patch wasn't there this morning but I told Rachel (vet) about it anyway. Rachel couldn't smell anything around Patsy's bum except for guinea pig and hay. She found a small lump under Patsy's left nipple (1cm diameter) which is the same side as the ovarian cyst but she said that sometimes it happens because of the extra hormones. Rachel said that Patsy's heart was good, her tummy sounds were good and she was living up to her nickname of Poopy Patsy so she was obviously eating OK. She was concerned about her weight loss. Patsy was 968g when I adopted her in September and now she is 748g but she is healthy otherwise. She is reluctant to do a spay because of her age and the risk of anaesthetic. Rachel wants me to keep an eye on her weight loss and if it gets any worse we will have to consider spaying or injections. As we have only a general idea of her age, (I was told 5 when I adopted her but both I and Rachel think she is nearer 7 now due to her body condition) do I leave well alone, do I risk a spay or make the decision for the hormone injections as she is happy and healthy otherwise? I know whatever decision I come to will be the right one. It's a tough one as I want Patsy to have the best life in her forever home.
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That’s some good news re her heart and tummy. Is she continuing to lose weight or has she stabilised? Hopefully any loss will slow do

She does have the best life with you; there’s no doubt about that. It sounds like you have a wonderful vet to discuss all options with too.

sorry that I’m not of more help!
The boys and I are sending lots of love 💕
 
Hopefully Patsy has stabilised at that weight and it is just due to her age. My Edward used to be around 1100g but has now stabilised around the 900-960g mark. He has been vet checked and his weight loss has been put down to his age (6 in November).

It’s a tough decision regarding the spay but whatever decision you make spay v injections will be the right one x
 
It’s not an easy one but I am sure that whatever decision you make will be the right one. You’ve got a good vet to talk things through with. Wishing you all the best.
 
Glad to hear Patsy got to the vet. You're a good piggy parent. I'm sure you'll make whatever decision is best for you and Patsy. (Hugs)
 
Oh gosh missed this yesterday, looking after grandkids. So sorry Jackie what a tough decision you might have to take. Not knowing Patsy’s age makes it all the more harder too. Hopefully the hormone injections may be very effective if you have to intervene.Sending her healing vibes x
 
We are in a similar situation with Peggy, she is around 6 and has ovarian cysts. Our vet is reluctant to spay her because of her age and the fact that currently she is happy and free from any symptoms. She also has arthritis in her back legs. Currently i have decided to see how it goes as i am not sure i want to put her through a procedure that she may not recover from. Whatever you decide it will be in the best interests of Patsy. xx
 
YvonneBlue said:
We are in a similar situation with Peggy, she is around 6 and has ovarian cysts. Our vet is reluctant to spay her because of her age and the fact that currently she is happy and free from any symptoms. She also has arthritis in her back legs. Currently i have decided to see how it goes as i am not sure i want to put her through a procedure that she may not recover from. Whatever you decide it will be in the best interests of Patsy. xx
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Patsy has arthitis in her spine Yvonne. I think I'll need to do something soon, just not sure what. I'm "observing" for a few weeks.
 
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