Do you think the op is needed?

[Kosson]

My other guinea pig, Moru (female, 1years old 10 to 11 months, weight 1100g), has a lump on her tummy which my daughter found two days ago.
Though she eats well and loves to run around the home in the evening, I thought the vet should have checked it, as it looks 1,5cm and for me fairly big.

We visited to an exotic vet. They also see dogs and cats, but they does look exotic ones, also they seems to be an appointed vets to the nearby zoo. Their reputation is generally good, I saw two ladies from a rescue association bringing two rats yesterday.

The vet weighted Moru (then 1130g), listened Moru's heart and lungs, then he looked at the lump, touching and massaging everywhere.
Then he said, with very assuring tone, that the lump was not attached to anywhere, but it should have been removed.
As he sounded so assuring I did not pose many questions (rather panicked), I just assume that the lump is fairly big and there are possibilities it could get bigger. In that case that would disturb Moru's movement as it is situated on her tummy. Also Moru is in good health and young, she likely copes with the op right now, I guess that is why the vet decides to get rid of it.

He did not take X-ray etc. Again I guess, physically the lump is big so it would be better removed by op, in that case there is no need to take X-ray / CT / echography (I cannot be certain, though).
He said he did not know what the lump was, maybe fatty lump, maybe tumor. He told us that should we wished he could arrange a labo analyse it with additional charge.

My daughter asked him whether this was a low-risk (likely to success) opeartion. As my daughter looked (and really was) desperate, he hesitated a little, then told her that this would be much more 'likely' operation. He said that some people asked him if the op was no risk, and there was no such thing like a no-risk operation, so he could not guarantee 100%, but he sounded assuring and honest when he said that 'it should be alright'.

Another vet (actually the wife of the vet who consulted) will execute the operation and he will be in charge of anaesthetic. They will cut her tummy about 5cm then remove the lump which is around 2cm, and also the tissues around the lump. In the end suture and that is it.

I reserved Friday morning for operation, since they exercise op every Tuesdays and Fridays.
But then I found some people talking that some doctors try antibiotics injection to see if it goes ( I guess, unless it is an inflammation by bacteria, it would not go away), or leave it as it is and see. In the latter case the lump did not get any bigger and their piggies lived happily until the last day. So is there an option 'not to do it'? As operation for guinea pig can be really complicated and even post-op can be really tough.

My feelings tells that the Doctor is right about it and Moru will live long after that, without that disturbing lump.
My daughter is more assured that op will go well (she does not believe people very easily, unless they are really honest, especially in this case this is about the life of her beloved Moru).

It might be just 'to make sure' but I really would like to hear what you think. I do know nearly everybody here is not a vet and even if so you cannot say anything without actually looking at Moru, so I am not asking diagnosis.
But you are experienced guinea mums or dads, or siblings who would very likely exactly understand my feelings BUT at the same time from the third person point of view.
One last thing is that I can afford the cost of the op and some necessary things (post op checks up / painkiller etc.), so it is not a money matter.

Your replies and advices would be much much appreciated.

Also I will post another thread asking some advice on pre and post op (even though I read through the tips for post op by Wiebke).

 

[Wiebke]

My other guinea pig, Moru (female, 1years old 10 to 11 months, weight 1100g), has a lump on her tummy which my daughter found two days ago.
Though she eats well and loves to run around the home in the evening, I thought the vet should have checked it, as it looks 1,5cm and for me fairly big.

We visited to an exotic vet. They also see dogs and cats, but they does look exotic ones, also they seems to be an appointed vets to the nearby zoo. Their reputation is generally good, I saw two ladies from a rescue association bringing two rats yesterday.

The vet weighted Moru (then 1130g), listened Moru's heart and lungs, then he looked at the lump, touching and massaging everywhere.
Then he said, with very assuring tone, that the lump was not attached to anywhere, but it should have been removed.
As he sounded so assuring I did not pose many questions (rather panicked), I just assume that the lump is fairly big and there are possibilities it could get bigger. In that case that would disturb Moru's movement as it is situated on her tummy. Also Moru is in good health and young, she likely copes with the op right now, I guess that is why the vet decides to get rid of it.

He did not take X-ray etc. Again I guess, physically the lump is big so it would be better removed by op, in that case there is no need to take X-ray / CT / echography (I cannot be certain, though).
He said he did not know what the lump was, maybe fatty lump, maybe tumor. He told us that should we wished he could arrange a labo analyse it with additional charge.

My daughter asked him whether this was a low-risk (likely to success) opeartion. As my daughter looked (and really was) desperate, he hesitated a little, then told her that this would be much more 'likely' operation. He said that some people asked him if the op was no risk, and there was no such thing like a no-risk operation, so he could not guarantee 100%, but he sounded assuring and honest when he said that 'it should be alright'.

Another vet (actually the wife of the vet who consulted) will execute the operation and he will be in charge of anaesthetic. They will cut her tummy about 5cm then remove the lump which is around 2cm, and also the tissues around the lump. In the end suture and that is it.

I reserved Friday morning for operation, since they exercise op every Tuesdays and Fridays.
But then I found some people talking that some doctors try antibiotics injection to see if it goes ( I guess, unless it is an inflammation by bacteria, it would not go away), or leave it as it is and see. In the latter case the lump did not get any bigger and their piggies lived happily until the last day. So is there an option 'not to do it'? As operation for guinea pig can be really complicated and even post-op can be really tough.

My feelings tells that the Doctor is right about it and Moru will live long after that, without that disturbing lump.
My daughter is more assured that op will go well (she does not believe people very easily, unless they are really honest, especially in this case this is about the life of her beloved Moru).

It might be just 'to make sure' but I really would like to hear what you think. I do know nearly everybody here is not a vet and even if so you cannot say anything without actually looking at Moru, so I am not asking diagnosis.
But you are experienced guinea mums or dads, or siblings who would very likely exactly understand my feelings BUT at the same time from the third person point of view.
One last thing is that I can afford the cost of the op and some necessary things (post op checks up / painkiller etc.), so it is not a money matter.

Your replies and advices would be much much appreciated.

Also I will post another thread asking some advice on pre and post op (even though I read through the tips for post op by Wiebke).

Hi!

Your vet has done the correct type of examination even if they are not quite excelling in the human interaction department when dealing with anxious owners. Any lump requires a hands-on feel to see whether it is sitting loosely in the skin and whether they have a plastocene like texture due to their cheesy, soft filling (which means that they are generally harmless sebaceous cysts) or whether they go deeper into the body and require further examination as to their nature; usually by having a tissue sample lab tested.

X-rays are in your case not needed as your vet has got all the necessary information from his thorough palpitation. They don't come into play in your case anyway as they are not suited for soft tissue investigations (you do them for bones, stones and gassing/blockages etc. ) Ultrasound is only needed to see what is going on inside the body where a vet can't reach or see.

Lumps often come up very quickly and go to quite a size. It generally depends on the location and whether they impede mobility or comfort. They can grow quite a bit larger and can burst; and in this case removal is strongly recommended as it can get infected and will refill.

In your case you should consider:
- is the lump in a position where it limits movement, is close to any legs, nipples or genitalia or is it uncomfortable for your piggy?
- how old is your girl and would an early removal be advantageous instead or risking the cyst to grow larger and needing removal when she is older? Removing a smallish cyst sitting loosely in the skin is a very quick and straight forward low risk procedure, so recovery should be pretty straight forward.
- with any harmless cyst just keeping an eye on it and seeing how it goes is perfectly OK but I would recommend to take the age of your piggy into account - how old is she going to be in 2-3 years and would you want to chance the possibility of an operation then?
As piggies grow older, lumps tend to become more common; some piggies have more of a disposition for them than others.

I had to have two older sows operated in the last two years (one six years old and one nearly 7 years old) because their 'under observation' cysts had suddenly grown rather quickly, burst and in one case got infected, sitting right next to the genitalia. Hafren's grew cyst grew from you size to a diameter of 5 cm over the course of just a few weeks and promptly burst while my operating vet was away on summer holiday for a few weeks. Since it had a fleshy inclusion and unusually thick walls, there was quite a bit of blood (and yes, I had her seen by my local general vets asap).
But both sows have made a good recovery and lived to reach the upper end of the average life span but they took a bit longer to recover because of their age and because the operation scar in either case was larger due to the size of the lump.

You are in a situation where a removal operation is not necessary but worth thinking through and planning ahead.
I hope that this helps you?

 

[Kosson]

Hi!

Your vet has done the correct type of examination even if they are not quite excelling in the human interaction department when dealing with anxious owners. Any lump requires a hands-on feel to see whether it is sitting loosely in the skin and whether they have a plastocene like texture due to their cheesy, soft filling (which means that they are generally harmless sebaceous cysts) or whether they go deeper into the body and require further examination as to their nature; usually by having a tissue sample lab tested.

X-rays are in your case not needed as your vet has got all the necessary information from his thorough palpitation. They don't come into play in your case anyway as they are not suited for soft tissue investigations (you do them for bones, stones and gassing/blockages etc. ) Ultrasound is only needed to see what is going on inside the body where a vet can't reach or see.

Lumps often come up very quickly and go to quite a size. It generally depends on the location and whether they impede mobility or comfort. They can grow quite a bit larger and can burst; and in this case removal is strongly recommended as it can get infected and will refill.

In your case you should consider:
- is the lump in a position where it limits movement, is close to any legs, nipples or genitalia or is it uncomfortable for your piggy?
- how old is your girl and would an early removal be advantageous instead or risking the cyst to grow larger and needing removal when she is older? Removing a smallish cyst sitting loosely in the skin is a very quick and straight forward low risk procedure, so recovery should be pretty straight forward.
- with any harmless cyst just keeping an eye on it and seeing how it goes is perfectly OK but I would recommend to take the age of your piggy into account - how old is she going to be in 2-3 years and would you want to chance the possibility of an operation then?
As piggies grow older, lumps tend to become more common; some piggies have more of a disposition for them than others.

I had to have two older sows operated in the last two years (one six years old and one nearly 7 years old) because their 'under observation' cysts had suddenly grown rather quickly, burst and in one case got infected, sitting right next to the genitalia. Hafren's grew cyst grew from you size to a diameter of 5 cm over the course of just a few weeks and promptly burst while my operating vet was away on summer holiday for a few weeks. Since it had a fleshy inclusion and unusually thick walls, there was quite a bit of blood (and yes, I had her seen by my local general vets asap).
But both sows have made a good recovery and lived to reach the upper end of the average life span but they took a bit longer to recover because of their age and because the operation scar in either case was larger due to the size of the lump.

You are in a situation where a removal operation is not necessary but worth thinking through and planning ahead.
I hope that this helps you?

Thank you Wiebke, for such detailed and logic reply.

Yes that is the thing - I put Moru's life at risk by putting her under scalpel. (risk of taking an operation). On the other hand as you experienced, it would have chance to get bigger and even if it gets slightly bigger, that would disturb Moru's mobility since it is on her tummy. If that bursts, Moru would likely get infected as it is in contact to the floor, not to mention she would have pain (risk of not taking an operation). And yes, I thought too, when she is older, the risk of operation would be relatively higher (another risk of the Not) yes you are absolutely right, the scar will be bigger as the lump should be bigger (another risk of Not).

Ah I remember that he asked us when we found it (the day before we visited the vet) and also he asked us if we noticed anything before that, which we replied not really (whether we simply did not notice or not, I cannot tell, though). So he might have assumed it got bigger suddenly recently.

I feel you explained everything about the untold logic and explanation from my vet.

Thank you for assuring me that the operation and even the post-op procedures for this situation (soon to be 2 years old, good health, size of scar 5cm / size of the lump 2cm) would be fairly straightforward.

And again thank you for telling me about consulting procedure, too. I thought maybe it would be better to take at least X ray, but well, the vet looked very certain what he was doing and you explained why. He definitely said this lump is loose (does not attach to the body), and when I touch it , indeed it moves.

I believe what I can do best right now is to get prepared to the post-op care which is absolutely new, to nourish Moru as much as possible, and to keep her good health before the operation, needless to say to cherish precious time playing with her.

I really really hope this goes well and Moru recovers well very quickly.

 

[sport_billy]

Sending love to you and Moru x

 

[Swissgreys]

I am not an expert like Wiebke, but in this case it really does sound like you have researched thoroughly and made a good choice for Moru.
If a large lump suddenly bursts it will always be at the most inconvenient time, so far better to have it removed before it becomes a last minute emergency.

Good luck for Friday.

 

[Kosson]

Sending love to you and Moru x

Thank you, your kind words give us force!

 

[Kosson]

I am not an expert like Wiebke, but in this case it really does sound like you have researched thoroughly and made a good choice for Moru.
If a large lump suddenly bursts it will always be at the most inconvenient time, so far better to have it removed before it becomes a last minute emergency.

Good luck for Friday.

To be honest, even though I did see the vet touched throughly the lump of Moru, it sounded a rather quick decision to me. So I wondered. At the darkest point I was wondering if it was just to earn some more euros or what. (disgrace, I do know) Also I fear that the vet who will be actually in charge of the opration will be the lady doctor I saw the day before the Kosson suddenly said farewell... I do know she examined Kosson with such care and really throughly, and then gave Kosson antibiotic injection. However some points I regret this antibiotic was lethal... (Kosson had a history that she lost appetite after antibiotic).

I felt that this should have been a right decision, but as there was no constructive explanation, I wondered. But thanks to Wiebke all the uncertitude is away.
And thank you for supporting my decision, yes, as you say and as Wiebke experienced, we can never know WHEN it bursts. Actually the vet took summer holiday and he just returned yesterday - so it is already 'a good sign', maybe. I have to be positive, not worry but somewhat I really fear, though I guess it happens to everybody.

 

[CuddlePigMum]

Hi Kosson

I've had piggies with lumps and bumps plenty of times, it's pretty common. I've had a sow with reoccurring lumps that we've had removed and she lived to a ripe old age. My current piggy Max had a lump removed on his rump in the new year which sounds similar to what Moru has, Max's lump popped up really quickly too and he has really long fur in that area which must has hidden it for a good week or two. We chose to have it removed which went well, he suffered with the pain afterwards though as the skin was tight across his back and he ended up struggling to walk for a few days and this put him off of his food. I took him back to the vets and they gave him some stronger injected pain killers, and taught me how to administer another injection at home in case he needed it. He was fine after a few days, although he sulked from all the syringe feeding I had to do for him. I don't tell you this to worry you, but just be sensitive about the signs of piggy pain following an op, I wish I'd have read Wiebke's tips for post-operative care before Max's op.

I think you've really done your research and thought about this for Moru, especially since the lump in on her belly there's a risk of infection if it bursts.
Many years ago I had a pig who's lump burst, again it was on his back. We squeezed all the puss out of it and cleaned it every night for him, eventually this procedure stopped bothering him and he just sat quietly and ate his dinner whilst we did it. He lived to a good old age too, although thankfully we managed to keep his wound pretty clean due to its location.

I hope everything goes OK with Moru
Sending hugs your way.

 

[Merab]

Holding you in my thoughts.

 

[VickiA]

It’s always such a tough decision whether to operate or not. When I’ve had piggies with cysts/ lumps in places that didn’t bother them (eg top of the back) I’ve tended to leave them, but when they are on the tummy, near a joint or their genitalia and are in prime position for getting knocked or dragged etc I have opted for removal rather than leaving them as I’m worried about them bursting and getting infected.
It’s never an easy decision to make, but any decision you make with this much research care and love will be right. Sending you all good wishes for Friday.

 

[Wiebke]

Thank you Wiebke, for such detailed and logic reply.

Yes that is the thing - I put Moru's life at risk by putting her under scalpel. (risk of taking an operation). On the other hand as you experienced, it would have chance to get bigger and even if it gets slightly bigger, that would disturb Moru's mobility since it is on her tummy. If that bursts, Moru would likely get infected as it is in contact to the floor, not to mention she would have pain (risk of not taking an operation). And yes, I thought too, when she is older, the risk of operation would be relatively higher (another risk of the Not) yes you are absolutely right, the scar will be bigger as the lump should be bigger (another risk of Not).

Ah I remember that he asked us when we found it (the day before we visited the vet) and also he asked us if we noticed anything before that, which we replied not really (whether we simply did not notice or not, I cannot tell, though). So he might have assumed it got bigger suddenly recently.

I feel you explained everything about the untold logic and explanation from my vet.

Thank you for assuring me that the operation and even the post-op procedures for this situation (soon to be 2 years old, good health, size of scar 5cm / size of the lump 2cm) would be fairly straightforward.

And again thank you for telling me about consulting procedure, too. I thought maybe it would be better to take at least X ray, but well, the vet looked very certain what he was doing and you explained why. He definitely said this lump is loose (does not attach to the body), and when I touch it , indeed it moves.

I believe what I can do best right now is to get prepared to the post-op care which is absolutely new, to nourish Moru as much as possible, and to keep her good health before the operation, needless to say to cherish precious time playing with her.

I really really hope this goes well and Moru recovers well very quickly.

I hope that it all goes well, and that Moru won't need any feeding support and just be a little bit sore for 2-3 days after the op until the healing process gets going quickly (which at her age should be very quick indeed).

Please keep in mind that the post-op care guide contains a lot more advice for what to do in the case of complications because that is when guidance is most needed; but that that does not reflect the reality of the majority of operations actually going without any complications and not requiring any feeding support etc. apart from the prescribed medication. It is just better to be prepared in case but not necessarily to count on having to step in.

 

[Lady Kelly]

Huge hugs, electing to have surgery is always a difficult decision. There are always so many "what ifs" that it becomes emotional

 

[Kosson]

Hi Kosson

I've had piggies with lumps and bumps plenty of times, it's pretty common. I've had a sow with reoccurring lumps that we've had removed and she lived to a ripe old age. My current piggy Max had a lump removed on his rump in the new year which sounds similar to what Moru has, Max's lump popped up really quickly too and he has really long fur in that area which must has hidden it for a good week or two. We chose to have it removed which went well, he suffered with the pain afterwards though as the skin was tight across his back and he ended up struggling to walk for a few days and this put him off of his food. I took him back to the vets and they gave him some stronger injected pain killers, and taught me how to administer another injection at home in case he needed it. He was fine after a few days, although he sulked from all the syringe feeding I had to do for him. I don't tell you this to worry you, but just be sensitive about the signs of piggy pain following an op, I wish I'd have read Wiebke's tips for post-operative care before Max's op.

I think you've really done your research and thought about this for Moru, especially since the lump in on her belly there's a risk of infection if it bursts.
Many years ago I had a pig who's lump burst, again it was on his back. We squeezed all the puss out of it and cleaned it every night for him, eventually this procedure stopped bothering him and he just sat quietly and ate his dinner whilst we did it. He lived to a good old age too, although thankfully we managed to keep his wound pretty clean due to its location.

I hope everything goes OK with Moru
Sending hugs your way.

Sorry I could not say thank you earlier. I have been carried away preparing psychologically (the harder part) and practically for the op.
That is exactly what I needed - Indeed what you experienced really makes me aware the effect that the pain could have. But I am very happy to hear that your piggies made it !

You must be a very caring mum you sorted the lump / puss out yourselves!

It is the morning of the Day and in one hour we will be off to the vet - I cannot stop help but worrying though I do know it does nothing but just makes even Moru nervous.

Thank you so much for your kind words and let me know your experience, which I have read again and again. They soothe my nerves. Now I have to calm down... and when I leave Moru at the Vet I should not cry / wary as that will put extra stress to Moru. I should say See you later on just casually but I am not sure if I can manage it.

 

[Kosson]

Holding you in my thoughts.

So it is today... Lots of thoughts and actions meanwhile. I am very worried and scared.
Since Moru does not eat during the night - She sleeps as we do! - and I do not want Moru let go with empty stomach, I fed fresh veg with some Vitamin C topped on. I hope she eats some timothy but somewhat I scared her and she went to her hiding.

I will bring some with her. Really really hope everything goes well.
Thank you for your supportive words - I will remember that you are there in order to feel strong!

 

[Kosson]

It’s always such a tough decision whether to operate or not. When I’ve had piggies with cysts/ lumps in places that didn’t bother them (eg top of the back) I’ve tended to leave them, but when they are on the tummy, near a joint or their genitalia and are in prime position for getting knocked or dragged etc I have opted for removal rather than leaving them as I’m worried about them bursting and getting infected.
It’s never an easy decision to make, but any decision you make with this much research care and love will be right. Sending you all good wishes for Friday.

Thank you for assuring me. I am now so much worried and scared as soon we have to leave for the vet.
I guess, whatever we do, we would feel very thankful (to the vet, advice and also our piggy) but guilty/bad when it goes wrong. Even so the reality is we really love and care our piggies and we wants to be with them as long as possible.
Moru is now having her breakfast and she looks rather sleepy but has appetite! I hope everything goes well, and even though the lump does not seem to bother Moru right now, I really hope this helps her to live longer happily.

 

[Kosson]

I hope that it all goes well, and that Moru won't need any feeding support and just be a little bit sore for 2-3 days after the op until the healing process gets going quickly (which at her age should be very quick indeed).

Please keep in mind that the post-op care guide contains a lot more advice for what to do in the case of complications because that is when guidance is most needed; but that that does not reflect the reality of the majority of operations actually going without any complications and not requiring any feeding support etc. apart from the prescribed medication. It is just better to be prepared in case but not necessarily to count on having to step in.

Actually I bookmarked the post-op care guide and some other related pages. Yes I agree with you it would be better to be prepared. As the vet will be closed on Sundays, I will get a cristal care just in case. I ordered one online on Monday or Tuesday but then no news about dispatch. So I think I will get one from the vet. Like that I will feel more assured and that would be good thing for Moru.

Already I am worried too much now I infected that to my daughter who has been assured by the vet and was very optimistic about it.

Moru finished her breakfast with Vitamin C added on, and now having some hay (timothy). It is a good sign as she will not go to the vet with her stomach empty, since she does not eat at all during the nighttime. I hope that everything goes well, including the post op procedure.

Thank you for your replies and for the very useful and informative threads. I will read them again later.

 

[Swissgreys]

Thinking of you and Moru and your daughter today.
I am sure everything will go well.
And whenever I have had a piggy staying at the vet I always send along a little snack box with some veggies and their favorite hay for them to munch on afterwards.

 

[VickiA]

Good wishes for today. And I agree with a little packed lunch as a few tasty treats from home can cheer up a piggy no end.

 

[Kosson]

Thinking of you and Moru and your daughter today.
I am sure everything will go well.
And whenever I have had a piggy staying at the vet I always send along a little snack box with some veggies and their favorite hay for them to munch on afterwards.

Thank you - ten minutes ago (11:20 here) the vet called us to say that Moru is now awake and the operation went well!
They have to surveille Moru so they advised me to come to pick her up around 4pm.

I am glad and told my daughter the news, that made her cry for relief. We both cried for relief.

Yes, definitely she deserves a little snack box! I will pack that with her favourite pellet mix (though she does not eat the pellet bit), hay as well as her favourite veg (tomate and endive especially alonside with kiwi fruits or banana slice.

Really appreciate your thoughts and support. Thank you.

 

[Kosson]

Good wishes for today. And I agree with a little packed lunch as a few tasty treats from home can cheer up a piggy no end.

Thank you VickiA, for your replies and for your thoughts.
The vet called to say that the operation went well and now she is awake. We will pick her up around 4pm and I will make sure to bring her reward that she deserves!

 

[Kosson]

We left Moru around 9h10 this morning at the vet and my daughter nearly cried...

Then the vet called us around 11h10 that Moru is awake now, having some food, and operation went well.
We will pick up Moru around 4pm as they advised.

I am very very very glad that she woke up and the operation went well!
As Swillgreys and VickiA say, I will bring her a little goody box, packed with full of her favourite food.

Since I came back home, I have cleaned her cage, put the washings on - there are still some things that has to be done before Moru comes back.
It is time to work!

I have not yet fully assured, as post op could be complicated, but right now I am delighted with the good news from the vet. Thank you for your supports and thoughts for Moru and us.
I will keep posting how she gets on.

 

[VickiA]

Delighted to hear that things have gone as well as they could have gone. Wishing Moru a speedy recovery

 

[Wiebke]

Thank you VickiA, for your replies and for your thoughts.
The vet called to say that the operation went well and now she is awake. We will pick her up around 4pm and I will make sure to bring her reward that she deserves!

That is great news and always SUCH a relief to hear! I always find he wait until you hear from your vets the worst time.
All the best for a smooth and quick recovery!

 

[Hannah_xx]

Fabulous news! Keep us updated

 

[Kosson]

Delighted to hear that things have gone as well as they could have gone. Wishing Moru a speedy recovery

Thank you VickiA,

So far everything seems good - actually very good. I am so glad but I hope that she gets well very soon!

 

[Kosson]

That is great news and always SUCH a relief to hear! I always find he wait until you hear from your vets the worst time.
All the best for a smooth and quick recovery!

Thank you Wiebke,

Indeed when the vet called me I was very nervous. Then it turned out to be an excellent news - I am so delighted.
As for the recovery, so far so good - I do hope she carries on until she gets fully recovered!

 

[VickiA]

I hope you all have a good night.

 

[Kosson]

Fabulous news! Keep us updated

Thank you Hannah,

I am so delighted and yes I will keep posting the updates!

 

[Betsy]

Can't believe I missed this thread! What a worrying time you have had. I hope Moru makes a full recovery. You may have to syringe feed her if she doesn't eat properly after her operation. Here is the guide for you:-

Complete Syringe Feeding Guide

 

[Kosson]

We went to the vet to pick up Moru around 4pm today.
Though her fur was little rough, she looked more than fine.

She welcomed us, putting her front feet on the edge of the cage, then she tried to escape from the 'nasty' vet's assistant's hands!
They told me that she ate a lot there, and she ate the contents of the goody box we brought there.

Surprising for me, the vet prescribed just a painkiller, nothing else. I asked a gut stimulant but they said the painkiller would do all the job.
I also asked them about critical care, but they said IF Moru does not eat for one day, I could come around the second day for that and it would not be too late should I give her some mashed fruits etc. I think the vet advised me so as Moru was really showing a great appetite there.

And the next visit will be in 10 days ! No 3-days-later checkups.
Also even though I thought there would be some anti-biotics but finally nothing. Therefore no pro-biotics, either.

The suture looks VERY VERY VERY solid I am wondering how they will get rid of that in 10 days.

When Moru gets back, she looked tired but she wanted some fruits, but she looked tired and got some sleep for a short while.
Actually Moru always walks and runs around the house in the late afternoon. She looked she wanted to do it. She went up to the top of her hideout (!) and she was asking us to let her out. I called the vet and the vet sounded rather surprised but I was advised to wait till tomorrow.

She had her veg bowl, pellet mix and hay, her poo looks healthy, she urinates well.
Just she cannot go out and run around the house so she asks us WHY, HOW COME!

I gave her cuddle as this seems to be one of very important element of her day. I was worried so I did it carefully.

Tonight she will be homed to her 'hospital cage' in my bedroom. I bought it today and cleaned throughly, I hope she likes it though.
But I am not 100% relaxed - tomorrow she might have pain and even if she looks ok, I have to give her but I am not very sure if I can manage to do it.
She is such a fighter she did everything she could to avoid vitamin C I wanted to give her, just a month ago.

Hope she continues like this, I will update