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New Born Pup
Hi guinea lovers,
I've had some amazing help on here, some of which I haven't always had time to respond to, but is much appreciated. This is an amazing online community and I am grateful for all of the information here.
I have my two boars who fell out booked in for neutering on the 25th. They are two years old, reintroducing hasn't worked and in have settled on a show companion for them instead of more boars/potential trouble as there is no boar dating in NZ.
The vet is lovely. She has her own pet guinea pigs and a great interest in small animal medicine. She is from Ireland and has neutered ferrets, chinchillas, rabbits, rats and guinea pigs. In the past year off the top of her head she said she has done 10 guinea pig neuters/castrations. She graduated from vet school in 2009.
She has said she uses a combination of three medications prior to anaesthesia to put them in a relaxed state for going under. She uses isoflurane gas. She can't see any ill health in my boys, and they are also big boys (not overweight, just solid).
Now, I have this terrible fear of losing them and have done a little bit of crying over the idea. I am scared they'll just drop dead on the table, or a few days afterwards.
Some questions I have..
How long does the surgery take, is it simple?
Do guinea pigs under anaesthesia for shorter amounts of time recover better from it?
Is her past history enough to have her trust?
Is isoflurane the best and safest method?
Do you have any tips?
Do you have any comfort, or success stories?
Does anyone know what actually causes anaesthesia deaths or complications?
Honestly, I had such a good feeling from her and the vet consult room was very neat and tidy, with good staff. She has said she has neutered some guinea pigs at the SPCA for free in her spare time. I haven't had any bad gut feeling, everything has been going in the right direction and smoothly. I've secured two girlfriends for them already who are the same age. The only feeling I get in my belly is waves and rolls of nerves or worry. I'm just freaking out with anxiety, but I know it's what is best for their livelihood.
Help please! Anything to make me feel more relaxed!
I've had some amazing help on here, some of which I haven't always had time to respond to, but is much appreciated. This is an amazing online community and I am grateful for all of the information here.
I have my two boars who fell out booked in for neutering on the 25th. They are two years old, reintroducing hasn't worked and in have settled on a show companion for them instead of more boars/potential trouble as there is no boar dating in NZ.
The vet is lovely. She has her own pet guinea pigs and a great interest in small animal medicine. She is from Ireland and has neutered ferrets, chinchillas, rabbits, rats and guinea pigs. In the past year off the top of her head she said she has done 10 guinea pig neuters/castrations. She graduated from vet school in 2009.
She has said she uses a combination of three medications prior to anaesthesia to put them in a relaxed state for going under. She uses isoflurane gas. She can't see any ill health in my boys, and they are also big boys (not overweight, just solid).
Now, I have this terrible fear of losing them and have done a little bit of crying over the idea. I am scared they'll just drop dead on the table, or a few days afterwards.
Some questions I have..
How long does the surgery take, is it simple?
Do guinea pigs under anaesthesia for shorter amounts of time recover better from it?
Is her past history enough to have her trust?
Is isoflurane the best and safest method?
Do you have any tips?
Do you have any comfort, or success stories?
Does anyone know what actually causes anaesthesia deaths or complications?
Honestly, I had such a good feeling from her and the vet consult room was very neat and tidy, with good staff. She has said she has neutered some guinea pigs at the SPCA for free in her spare time. I haven't had any bad gut feeling, everything has been going in the right direction and smoothly. I've secured two girlfriends for them already who are the same age. The only feeling I get in my belly is waves and rolls of nerves or worry. I'm just freaking out with anxiety, but I know it's what is best for their livelihood.
Help please! Anything to make me feel more relaxed!
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