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

Merab's Slave said:
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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Well I do try to be helpful Heather you know that.

I'll let you all know about Christian when I get back this afternoon.
 
Flutterby said:
Fingers crossed it's a positive visit Jacky x
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Hope so Ruth! The lump that was leaking last time has all but gone, most of the stitches have come out now, he is not wanting to be picked up any more and certainly doesn't want his AB's! I have had to change the syringe so he doesn't spit out his medicine! All good signs that he is feeling much better.
 
Well just back from the vet. We are not out of the woods yet! He now has a hard lump under the scar that the vet isn't sure if it's inflammation, scar tissue or a small abscess brewing. He has been given 0.33ml of Metacam once a day in case it's inflamation, 0.4 ml of Baytril once a day in case its an abscess as well as his 0.2ml of Sulfatrim twice a day and some Pro-C an hour before the Baytril! I think they are covering everything possible there. I have to go back and see Mark (the vet - Lovely Rachel has now left:soz:) on Friday morning at 915. I really hoped this would be the end of the nightmare but obviously not. I am getting a bit depressed with it all now tbh. It has been a very stressful time and without the support of this wonderful Forum I wouldn't have coped so well.
 
Sending you huge hugs Jacky! I've been there and I know it feels awful, all you want is for your lad to be well. We are all with you and I know you will get him through this. Sending tonnes of healing vibes x :hug::hug::hug:
 
I'm pleased Christian is getting better,it is an emotional drain when dealing with a poorly piggie.it will be alright the in long-term Jacky you have been a very devoted owner and Christian is lucky to have you as his carer.:hug:
 
Well Christian is seeing Mark (head vet) tomorrow, he (Christian not Mark) has been taking his Baytril like a good boy although he hates it and tries to pull the syringe out of his mouth with his paw! He gets the reward of Metacam (he is a Metacam junkie) after that Sulfatrim which he has always liked. Luckily he loves the Pro-C which he gets an hour before the Baytril. I can still feel a lump under his skin but it is less than it was on Sunday (well I think it is - it could be wishful thinking) it doesn't seem hurt and he doesn't mind being poked and prodded. The wound site looks very nice (I'll see if I can take a photo of it tomorrow for all of you). I'll let you know what Mark says.
 
Well Christian didn't see Mark this morning he saw a Locum called Mandy who was lovely. She picked off the last of his (Christian's) scabs (all 2 of them) with forceps and he then decided that he didn't like Mandy and wheaked in pain.:yikes: She needed to do it to see if the wounds were clean or gunky. Luckily they were clean. :) The last scab she picked off was accompanied by an inch or so of "suture material" which hadn't yet dissolved:woot: so no wonder he in wheaked poor little man! He is on Baytril and Sulfatrim for 2 more days and Metacam for another week. He has now been signed off.:yahoo::yahoo: I have to keep an eye on him for the next 2 weeks to make sure he's OK. I am so happy :D. I asked the Receptionist for a final invoice of what it had cost me to keep Christian alive. I wish I hadn't - it is over £200 but under £250.:yikes: No wonder my vet fund has been depleted! Christian is worth every penny though.:nod:
 
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I would like to thank everyone who has helped to support me and Christian in the last few weeks of Hell. It has been wonderful to be held in a big Forum Hug of love and kindness and caring. We both really appreciate it! I certainly wouldn't have coped so well without this lovely on line community. I love you all xxxxx:luv::luv::luv:
 
Really pleased that he’s been discharged, that’s brilliant news - well done Christian and well done you :yahoo:
 
Oh I’m so happy for you and your little soldier :yahoo: We love you Christian :luv:

And we love you too @Betsy :wub::hug: xx
 
Betsy said:
I would like to thank everyone who has helped to support me and Christian in the last few weeks of Hell. It has been wonderful to be held in a big Forum Hug of love and kindness and caring. We both really appreciate it! I certainly wouldn't have coped so well without this lovely on line community. I love you all xxxxx:luv::luv::luv:
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Hi there Jacky, sorry I've been pants & no support whatsoever...i haven't really been on the forum that much lately & i have been steering clear of the "health & Illness" section generally since losing Grace, so i hadn't noticed your thread recently. it looks like Christian has been keeping you on your toes! I'm so glad he's got the all clear & his caring & determined mum managed to get him through this stressful & exhausting time for you both :zzz:

the suture material removal sounds rather ickky :vom: no wonder the poor lad squeaked!
Its so lovely to hear he's reintegrated back with his herd & can still woo the ladies :whistle:

a big congratulations hug for you & take some time to catchup with yourself (sod the everest ironing & dust on top of the tv - it will wait).

Well done Both of you. xx
 
GPTV said:
Hi there Jacky, sorry I've been pants & no support whatsoever...i haven't really been on the forum that much lately & i have been steering clear of the "health & Illness" section generally since losing Grace, so i hadn't noticed your thread recently. it looks like Christian has been keeping you on your toes! I'm so glad he's got the all clear & his caring & determined mum managed to get him through this stressful & exhausting time for you both :zzz:

the suture material removal sounds rather ickky :vom: no wonder the poor lad squeaked!
Its so lovely to hear he's reintegrated back with his herd & can still woo the ladies :whistle:

a big congratulations hug for you & take some time to catchup with yourself (sod the everest ironing & dust on top of the tv - it will wait).

Well done Both of you. xx
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Don't worry Andrea I know you have had a hard time with Grace. Just you catching up with this thread shows you care.:luv:
 
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