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Chloe is Poorly Vets Wed.

David Piggie Lover said:
I would love too it's a round trip off 110 miles and 3 hours if good traffic . . . I'm 100% with that my worry is Chloe is a very bad traveller she misses Heidi and frets in the carrier. But it's a option and last night I was caught up with grief as my magic wand couldn't fix her asap. now I'm better she's eating and yes it's a choice
Thank You . xx
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Perhaps take Heidi along with her to keep her company. When Donald was at the vets recently daisy went along to keep him company
 
We've started taking a friend on vet trips too since we bought proper piggy carriers (we used to use a cardboard box as our vet is quite close but invested in proper car safe pet carriers for bringing Ollie home from Sheffield) and having a friend along too helps a lot.
There may be other good vets that are a compromise between 110 miles and the nearest, stay positive and do some research, I'm sure you'll find a good solution and get Chloe a proper diagnosis and treatment!
 
Has the cat and rabbit care clinic been mentioned? I had Dots ops which was a spay but not routine, had uterus removed and cervical tumour out. I probably am not making sense with that. Because i dont know my pig internal parts. But i got all that for i think it was £250 ish maybe lower. That was with a scan first aswell and a post op checkup. My point is, that is a reasonable price.

You cant pay the price you were quoted @David Piggie Lover . Its ridiculous. I dont know how they can even quote if they dont normally see guinea pigs. I know pets are worth more than any money and you wouldnt give them up for billions, so i dont want to come across as a hypocrite when hating people that neglect animals, but still
 
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I'm sorry about Chloe. It's better to take Heidi with Chloe when you travel to the vets in my opinion. This would calm Chloe coz she is with her best friend. Exotic vets are very expensive to be honest. The cost you were quoted is about right for such vets. I would only travel to them IF it's emergency (although Cheshire Pet is now our option) and we can't get an appointment from Cat & Rabbit in Northampton. But if it were me, I would rather go to Cheshire Pet at Holmes Chapel and see Kristina Hunter.
 
PigglePuggle said:
We've started taking a friend on vet trips too since we bought proper piggy carriers (we used to use a cardboard box as our vet is quite close but invested in proper car safe pet carriers for bringing Ollie home from Sheffield) and having a friend along too helps a lot.
There may be other good vets that are a compromise between 110 miles and the nearest, stay positive and do some research, I'm sure you'll find a good solution and get Chloe a proper diagnosis and treatment!
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I'm on with one 10 miles away. I be email them this weekend.
 
Hi @David Piggie Lover. Chloe has not been neutered, nor has Heidi.
You definitely need to see a more Cavy savvy vet. I would not let a vet who is inexperienced (with guinea pigs) carry out investigations or exploratory surgery. I would just not trust them. Kris is super, but I appreciate it’s a very long journey up and down the M6. Have you looked on the vet locator to find one nearer to you than Kris but who is experienced with piggies? Recommended Guinea Pig Vets
I would always take Heidi and Chloe together in a pet carrier for company for each other.
 
SkyPipDotBernie said:
Has the cat and rabbit care clinic been mentioned? I had Dots ops which was a spay but not routine, had uterus removed and cervical tumour out. I probably am not making sense with that. Because i dont know my pig internal parts. But i got all that for i think it was £250 ish maybe lower. That was with a scan first aswell and a post op checkup. My point is, that is a reasonable price.

You cant pay the price you were quoted @David Piggie Lover . Its ridiculous. I dont know how they can even quote if they dont normally see guinea pigs. I know pets are worth more than any money and you wouldnt give them up for billions, so i dont want to come across as a hypocrite when hating people that neglect animals, but still
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I agree. I did pay a lot for Cocoa but she was a rare piggie and I've heard since her legacy has helped another piggie get a quicker treatment . . So not expensive. :nod:
 
anyar.dris said:
I'm sorry about Chloe. It's better to take Heidi with Chloe when you travel to the vets in my opinion. This would calm Chloe coz she is with her best friend. Exotic vets are very expensive to be honest. The cost you were quoted is about right for such vets. I would only travel to them IF it's emergency (although Cheshire Pet is now our option) and we can't get an appointment from Cat & Rabbit in Northampton. But if it were me, I would rather go to Cheshire Pet at Holmes Chapel and see Kristina Hunter.
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the prices were from a non Exotic vets.
 
VickiA said:
Hi @David Piggie Lover. Chloe has not been neutered, nor has Heidi.
You definitely need to see a more Cavy savvy vet. I would not let a vet who is inexperienced (with guinea pigs) carry out investigations or exploratory surgery. I would just not trust them. Kris is super, but I appreciate it’s a very long journey up and down the M6. Have you looked on the vet locator to find one nearer to you than Kris but who is experienced with piggies? Recommended Guinea Pig Vets
I would always take Heidi and Chloe together in a pet carrier for company for each other.
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Chloe and I Thank you.
I now know we have lots options and oh yes we will attack them. . As I've mentioned I now know of a piggie sav vet near Burnley and I'm going to check her out . . . opps ment Chloe.
 
Livia Rabideau said:
I have recently been through a bladder tumor with my girl Zelda. The only thing I could try was the same medication that is used for bladder tumors in dogs. Surgery really isn't an option as it can cause more damage than it's worth to the bladder. She just had an ultrasound a few weeks ago and her bladder is perfect. Hopefully it will be something like this. You can have more time to spoil her. I know at some point it will probably return, but I am thankful for the time that has been bought.
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My vet Simon said the same about the bladder. At first he thought her tumour was in the bladder. In the early days of diagnosis
 
Merab's Slave said:
Dave - I know @PigglePuggle speaks very highly of her get in Liverpool.
That may be closer for you for a second opinion.
Hopefully she’ll pick this up and tell which vet it is
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Oh are you near Liverpool David?
Our vets is Vets4Pets in Penny Lane Shopping Centre, L15. Head vet Clare really knows her stuff, and younger vet Alessandro is an amazing piggy whisperer, he's so kind and really knows how to examine piggies, he sits the piggy in front of him and works his way down their tummy feeling everything, talking to them all the time... I would definitely recommend them! Their prices are very reasonable too, and they usually give free post-op checks until piggy is better- Tallulah got 6 free post-op checks after her abscess surgery!
 
PigglePuggle said:
Oh are you near Liverpool David?
Our vets is Vets4Pets in Penny Lane Shopping Centre, L15. Head vet Clare really knows her stuff, and younger vet Alessandro is an amazing piggy whisperer, he's so kind and really knows how to examine piggies, he sits the piggy in front of him and works his way down their tummy feeling everything, talking to them all the time... I would definitely recommend them! Their prices are very reasonable too, and they usually give free post-op checks until piggy is better- Tallulah got 6 free post-op checks after her abscess surgery!
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That's really good to know.
From Chloe big hugs. xx
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Please do NOT let your vet open her up. I had this done once with my late Connie but that was AFTER ultasounds, x rays and urine cultures had been carried out. Also, it sounds like a lot of money. My vet only charges around £40 for an ultrasound as it isn't invasive and around £60 for an x-ray which she tries to do conscious of she can. If she can't do it consious, she just gives a whiff of gas. I'm sorry David, but I would be inclined to seek a second opinion
 
Claire W said:
Please do NOT let your vet open her up. I had this done once with my late Connie but that was AFTER ultasounds, x rays and urine cultures had been carried out. Also, it sounds like a lot of money. My vet only charges around £40 for an ultrasound as it isn't invasive and around £60 for an x-ray which she tries to do conscious of she can. If she can't do it consious, she just gives a whiff of gas. I'm sorry David, but I would be inclined to seek a second opinion
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I agree and I'm looking local at one I've heard about .then there's other options.
Thank you. x
 
I think when Puggle needed an xray it was about £70-80 and definitely done without anaesthetic, though she was a bit sleepy from the buprenorphine pain relief she'd had. We paid £130 in total I think for an emergency consultation, xray, subcutaneous fluid injection, buprenorphine injection, and ranitidine and loxicom to take home.
 
Claire W said:
How is Chloe today David? x
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Betsy said:
You just beat me to it! I was going to ask the same thing.
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Guys you don't know how much it means you asking and all those who are helping
She was fine and you know I did me normal silly voice and have um they little treat and Heidi also not bothered so that's telling me Dave they board with blueberrys Lol
She was munching on a selection of leaves with one big eye on me. She eat Apple as tho never had it before.
So this am all piggies ok. course I'm going to sort another vet visit out soon.
I'm working now and charity walk this afternoon and i can tell you I'm missing my furballs a lot. xx
 
update guys.
Chloe is ok still eatin etc.
I've had a long hard look at vets with a excotic vet.
I found one called Oakmount about 10 miles away.
The rec was lovely and the specialist spoke to me about Chloe.
You can tell when someone cares interest as really came across.
She didnt want a quick look at Chloe she wants her for while so we agreed Chloe AND Heidi have a day at vets wed. so she can be monitored etc
I'm very happy tho will worry like mad.
Xx
 
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