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Don't know what to do about Christian.....

Merab's Slave said:
How is Christian now?
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He seems a lot happier in himself the lump has gone down and the scar is healing nicely. Here it is at day 10 on Friday Its not very clear as he was wriggling and didn't want it taken so I didn't take any more after that as I figured the poor boy has had enough poking and prodding! He is still on AB's until Thursday. Take him back for yet another post op check tomorrow at 12.10. Will let you know what is said.

Christian Scar day 10.webp
 
We've got our fingers crossed tightly over here. You've both been through so much. :hug:I hope there is good news for this other lump. xx
 
Thanks @CraftyCavies the last 2 weeks have been quite stressful and tiring when he was on syringe feeding every 2-3 hours day and night! Hopefully he'll be signed off tomorrow :nod:
 
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Hope Christian is OK. I will keep everything crossed for him. xx
 
Betsy said:
Just taken Christian back to the vets for what I hoped would be a final post op check. He has another lump developed under his scar but they are not sure what it is. It feels soft not hard like his abscess) They don't think its fluid build up (they couldn't fit a drain in cos it was too close the femoral artery). He is on antibiotics for another week and I have to take him back on Tuesday afternoon. Should I give probiotics too? If so what ones are recommended? and when do I give them?
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Hope it all settles quickly, he is doing so well after such a big op!
 
I know I can't quite believe it myself. Shows I must be doing something right and feeding them healthy stuff for him to bounce back so quickly. He has even tried humping one of the girls! Not sure he was successful though as he has been left with a wonky willy! He will have to learn how to reposition himself!
 
Betsy said:
I know I can't quite believe it myself. Shows I must be doing something right and feeding them healthy stuff for him to bounce back so quickly. He has even tried humping one of the girls! Not sure he was successful though as he has been left with a wonky willy! He will have to learn how to reposition himself!
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Hehehe I'm sure he'll get that sorted before anything else! :lol!:
 
Thanks @rhymer. He has to go again on Sunday as there is still fluid leaking from the scar (they couldn't put a drain in). I hadn't noticed but then I don't like to prod at it cos I don't know what I'm doing and I don't won't to open up the skin where it is still knitting together. He is on ABs for another 7 days. Poor boy is still going through the mill and he didn't want his medicine this morning! It took 2 attempts to get him to have it. Hopefully he'll be better behaved tonight!
 
Sorry to hear that Christian is still poorly. Sending healing vibes by the bucket load. :luv:
 
VickiA said:
Sorry to hear the poor fellow is still having problems. Hugs to you xx
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Thanks Vicki. Everybody on this forum has been so supportive its so stressful but this forum is a wonderful place its made me feel like I've had a great big hug! Everyone at the vets LOVES Christian. Nurse Natalie couldn't wait to get her hands on him earlier today and when she took him around the back for the vet to take at look at she was gone for ages as everyone needed a cuddle of him,
 
Betsy said:
Thanks Vicki. Everybody on this forum has been so supportive its so stressful but this forum is a wonderful place its made me feel like I've had a great big hug! Everyone at the vets LOVES Christian. Nurse Natalie couldn't wait to get her hands on him earlier today and when she took him around the back for the vet to take at look at she was gone for ages as everyone needed a cuddle of him,
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It can feel so isolating when you’re battling to get a poorly piggy back to good health, so that’s one of the reasons I love this forum - we all support each other and our piggies. Sometimes it’s just a longer reload to recovery than others. Poor Christian has really been through it but you are doing a fabulous job and hopefully the end will soon be in sight. Xx
 
VickiA said:
It can feel so isolating when you’re battling to get a poorly piggy back to good health, so that’s one of the reasons I love this forum - we all support each other and our piggies. Sometimes it’s just a longer reload to recovery than others. Poor Christian has really been through it but you are doing a fabulous job and hopefully the end will soon be in sight. Xx
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I really hope so Vicki! I don't think he realises there is anything wrong now as he is back to his normal cheeky rumblestrutting self!
 
I think Christian feels all better now - I saw him playing zoomies with himself in the run just now. He's not done that for a long time.:wub: Of course he stopped as soon as I got the camera out and started again when I put the camera away and so it carried on for a bit then I just gave up! :mal: It was lovely to see my cheeky boy happy again!:D
 
Betsy said:
I think Christian feels all better now - I saw him playing zoomies with himself in the run just now. He's not done that for a long time.:wub: Of course he stopped as soon as I got the camera out and started again when I put the camera away and so it carried on for a bit then I just gave up! :mal: It was lovely to see my cheeky boy happy again!:D
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Awww good for him! :woot:
He's such a sweet little lad. :luv::wub::drool::luv: What a relief. :hug:x
 
Poor lad. Sending lots more healing vibes. You will get him through this Jacky! I know exactly how you feel, just hang in there! xx
 
Flutterby said:
Poor lad. Sending lots more healing vibes. You will get him through this Jacky! I know exactly how you feel, just hang in there! xx
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Thanks Ruth. He doesn't want his ABs anymore either. It's getting to be a struggle twice a day now I think he's had enough of me shoving a syringe into his gob!
 
Betsy said:
Thanks Ruth. He doesn't want his ABs anymore either. It's getting to be a struggle twice a day now I think he's had enough of me shoving a syringe into his gob!
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It's a very good sign that he's fighting you! I know Bruno got to the point that he was fed up of being messed with. It's such a shame on them, but we've got to do what we've got to do.
 
Flutterby said:
It's a very good sign that he's fighting you! I know Bruno got to the point that he was fed up of being messed with. It's such a shame on them, but we've got to do what we've got to do.
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We certainly have! I don't feel cruel doing it though cos I know that if that abscess had burst it would have been a slow and painful death had I not noticed (I would have!) or a emergency dash to the vet to pts. He's here and that it is the important thing. Even the OH said I had done the right thing and he claims not to like them.
 
Hope all goes well for Christian’s check up tomorrow and that will be the end of it all for him - and you.

Thanks for the comment you posted on another thread about taking a companion along to a vet check which I usually do but was was wondering about Keziah’s ultrasound next week as she could be in for several hours. I was working out whether & how & what was best for her and the other 2.
Your comment is very helpful
 
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