Cut to face

[mysteriousdave]

In the behaviour thread I've been updating about Sherlock and Watson, 2 young boars (about 9 months old).

Long story short, Watson got a nasty cut to his face yesterday. It's not directly on his lip. The cut stopped bleeding ok and has dried over - I've got in from work today and he has a fairly swollen lip on the side where the cut was. He's eating ok, but hasn't drunk much (that could be normal). I'm guessing it's just a bit swollen due to the knock to his face.

Sherlock has had a few cuts to his face but they've healed fine, but they didn't look as bad as this.

Is it ok to monitor for the next day or 2, or should I take him straight to the vet? I suspect they'd put him on antibiotics, but I've never had much luck with them with Guinea Pigs.

Thanks.

 

[denise]

Sorry to hear about Watson. To be on the safe side I would get advice from the vets, as you don't want a possible infection. They may put him on anti-biotics, if they do make sure you get some pro-biotics too. Best of luck, hope he gets better soon

 

[mysteriousdave]

Sorry to hear about Watson. To be on the safe side I would get advice from the vets, as you don't want a possible infection. They may put him on anti-biotics, if they do make sure you get some pro-biotics too. Best of luck, hope he gets better soon

Thanks - will see how he's doing when I get in and make an appointment.

 

[Glynis]

Oh gosh sorry to hear about the boys
Yup agree with Denise, always best to be careful with cuts!

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