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Fred is poorly

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Fred's Abscess, just after it was drained.

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This morning

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After Flushing,

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Peace offering

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Fed x)

Did he accept the peace offering?
 
Gosh, I didn't realise the hole was that big! Bless him, it's looking good though right? It seems wrong that you have to keep opening it doesn't it, feels like it's going against the healing process :)) well done Jo, you're doing great!
 
Guinea pigs <3 said:
Gosh, I didn't realise the hole was that big! Bless him, it's looking good though right? It seems wrong that you have to keep opening it doesn't it, feels like it's going against the healing process :)) well done Jo, you're doing great!
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I feel really mean, especially when he cries poor boy. It's amazing the difference though and how good it's looking.

We'll see what the vet thinks on Monday, I do think he may need some more intervention. I'm impressed I've actually managed to deal with it. :) x
 
Awwwwww that doesn't look swollen at all? It's looking good! Keep you're doing a fab job.

Yes the holes are huge, it's a revolting job!
 
flintstones said:
I feel really mean, especially when he cries poor boy. It's amazing the difference though and how good it's looking.

We'll see what the vet thinks on Monday, I do think he may need some more intervention. I'm impressed I've actually managed to deal with it. :) x
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Aww I know, it's horrid but these things have to be done! He'll thank you in the end! You are brave for dealing with it! Do you know what caused it?
 
I wonder why they don't just remove the abscess though, rather than leave it open? When 2 of mine had abscesses, Simon removed the whole thing which was so much easier to manage after & must be nicer for the piggy ? It's very strange, I still don't understand :) Also if you are going to put a piggy under GA isn't it better for vets to remove the whole thing to save any complications later on? It's not a criticism of your vet, just wondered why different vets use different methods.

He is looking a lot better, which must be such a relief for you :)
 
Oh poor little man. It is a hard job you are doing Jo. Well done. I hope it heals soon.
 
Poppy'sMum said:
I wonder why they don't just remove the abscess though, rather than leave it open? When 2 of mine had abscesses, Simon removed the whole thing which was so much easier to manage after & must be nicer for the piggy ? It's very strange, I still don't understand :) Also if you are going to put a piggy under GA isn't it better for vets to remove the whole thing to save any complications later on? It's not a criticism of your vet, just wondered why different vets use different methods.

He is looking a lot better, which must be such a relief for you :)
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It's not always possible to just remove the whole abscess capsule. It depends where it is. With jaw abscesses you would probably have to remove some bone to get the whole abscess out. When any of TEAS piggies have had jaw or tooth root abscesses they have been lanced and drained by Simon.

You're doing a fantastic job Joanne. xx
 
Poppy'sMum said:
I wonder why they don't just remove the abscess though, rather than leave it open? When 2 of mine had abscesses, Simon removed the whole thing which was so much easier to manage after & must be nicer for the piggy ? It's very strange, I still don't understand :) Also if you are going to put a piggy under GA isn't it better for vets to remove the whole thing to save any complications later on? It's not a criticism of your vet, just wondered why different vets use different methods.

He is looking a lot better, which must be such a relief for you :)
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Fred's abscess is caused by his front incisor, if we where to remove the abscess we would also have to remove his incisor. I appreciate that many vets have different methods but a lot depends on the cause and location of the abscess I imagine. We have a very good vet and I know he would always approach any problems with the animal's welfare as priority.
 
Poppy'sMum said:
I wonder why they don't just remove the abscess though, rather than leave it open? When 2 of mine had abscesses, Simon removed the whole thing which was so much easier to manage after & must be nicer for the piggy ? It's very strange, I still don't understand :) Also if you are going to put a piggy under GA isn't it better for vets to remove the whole thing to save any complications later on? It's not a criticism of your vet, just wondered why different vets use different methods.

He is looking a lot better, which must be such a relief for you :)
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Fred's abscess is caused by his front incisor, if we where to remove the abscess we would also have to remove his incisor. I appreciate that many vets have different methods but a lot depends on the cause and location of the abscess I imagine. We have a very good vet and I know he would always approach any problems with the animal's welfare as priority.
 
furryfriends (Excellent Adventure Sanctuary) said:
It's not always possible to just remove the whole abscess capsule. It depends where it is. With jaw abscesses you would probably have to remove some bone to get the whole abscess out. When any of TEAS piggies have had jaw or tooth root abscesses they have been lanced and drained by Simon.

You're doing a fantastic job Joanne. xx
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Thanks Debbie, It's good to know it's not always straight forward I knew it was to do with his incisor as we had discussed a more invasive approach, I'm hopeful this won't be necessary. My Fred is doing very well, I was shocked when I was looking at the before and after pictures this morning it looks much less swollen already.


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flintstones said:
Thanks Debbie, It's good to know it's not always straight forward I knew it was to do with his incisor as we had discussed a more invasive approach, I'm hopeful this won't be necessary. My Fred is doing very well, I was shocked when I was looking at the before and after pictures this morning it looks much less swollen already.


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Ah I see :) I didn't know it was caused by his tooth, the poor thing :( I guess that's a different kettle of fish to a soft tissue abscess elsewhere that can be removed relatively easily. Poor Fred. I hope he is much better soon :)
 
They have to leave it open so that it can heal from the inside out - and be replaced with nice new flesh. Rodney's abscess was not caused by teeth, and is now all better using this method. Entire thing was scraped out and the hole left open so it could heal from inside out. You can actually see it happening its quite clever! Xx

Poppy'sMum said:
I wonder why they don't just remove the abscess though, rather than leave it open? When 2 of mine had abscesses, Simon removed the whole thing which was so much easier to manage after & must be nicer for the piggy ? It's very strange, I still don't understand :) Also if you are going to put a piggy under GA isn't it better for vets to remove the whole thing to save any complications later on? It's not a criticism of your vet, just wondered why different vets use different methods.

He is looking a lot better, which must be such a relief for you :)
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I'm so pleased to hear Fred is well on his way to being nastiness free. It is such a horrible task, particularly when they struggle against it and squeal :( but you're doing such an amazing job with him Jo! The improvement is fab, if only Fudge's looked so good :( x Piggie kisses to Fred!
 
funnehmare said:
I'm so pleased to hear Fred is well on his way to being nastiness free. It is such a horrible task, particularly when they struggle against it and squeal :( but you're doing such an amazing job with him Jo! The improvement is fab, if only Fudge's looked so good :( x Piggie kisses to Fred!
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I find towel wrapping is a godsend, if I didn't towel wrap Fred I'd never be able to get near it. It's not a good job, how's your little one getting on?
 
flintstones said:
I find towel wrapping is a godsend, if I didn't towel wrap Fred I'd never be able to get near it. It's not a good job, how's your little one getting on?
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Oh, most definitely! However Fudge has learned the reversing technique making it nigh on impossible to keep hold of him! But I'm pleased in a way as he is still feeling ok in himself despite his discomfort, he is always on the move so sitting still and not reacting would mean he really isn't in a good way. We are getting there with his abscess, fresh skin is starting to grow and the wound is healing quite nicely, although yesterday we had a lot of yuck flush out which was a bit of a set back. Nothing nasty after todays clean though.

Still keeping my fingers crossed for your two little ones xx
 
flintstones said:
It's back, knew it was to good to be true back to the vet Thursday :((
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Oh no, poor little boy :(

You never get a break do you... Hope he can get it sorted quickly. *hugs*
 
Not good guys. The vet did say he had a 50% chance the draining of the abscess would work so I guess it's not the most surprising news. Will keep you all posted I did think since it'd been a couple of weeks we might have been in the clear, just glad I decided to have a feel of his jaw, it's not large thankfully.

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Oh no :( I'm sorry to hear this. I really hope little Fred picks up soon and this can be resolved soon xx Massive hugs to you and Fred x
 
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