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Fred is poorly

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I hope everything goes well with Fred tomorrow. You're both in my thoughts. xx
 
Tufty here Fred, I had a big abcess too under me chin last year. My slave had a whitey when he came to pick me up at the vets, I thought it hilarius (I was a bit stoned at the time from the GA, he he). Anyway mate, if i can survive it, I'm damn sure you can. You're a strong lad and you have lot's of piggies an their slaves rooting for you. It was a bit wierd having me slave flush it out with a syringe full of hibiscrub but I got lot's of treats, so do your best to make your mummy happy, she loves you dearly.
Here's my abcess hole after draining.
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That's a lovely gapping hole you have there Tufty, I had a big hole too...

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I did heal up nicely, but the slave says its back.

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it's frustrating! :(
 
Poor guy! Lots of luck with Fred!
 
Best of luck for later, love to your handsome boy x
 
How'd Fred get on today Jo?
 
Not very well, I don't have Fred with me he's in the vets. I've spent a lot of time thinking, I went to get him Zithromax and my vet agreed I could have the antibiotic but he then went on to explain why it wouldn't solve Fred's problems he went into great detail I spent a good 45 minutes with my vet discussing Fred. After much consideration and well I appreciate everyone's advice, I have to remember it's my vet who is looking at him and I do trust him, we all remember Patrick he's the reason my boy was alive.

I'm going to have Fred's incisors removed tomorrow, this has got to be the most difficult decision I've ever had to make but I do think this is the correct choice for Fred it doesn't make it any easier but I have to remember I'm doing the best thing for Fred, he has so much life in him it's not his time and he's a strong boy a real fighter just like P. x
 
flintstones said:
Not very well, I don't have Fred with me he's in the vets. I've spent a lot of time thinking, I went to get him Zithromax and my vet agreed I could have the antibiotic but he then went on to explain why it wouldn't solve Fred's problems he went into great detail I spent a good 45 minutes with my vet discussing Fred. After much consideration and well I appreciate everyone's advice, I have to remember it's my vet who is looking at him and I do trust him, we all remember Patrick he's the reason my boy was alive.

I'm going to have Fred's incisors removed tomorrow, this has got to be the most difficult decision I've ever had to make but I do think this is the correct choice for Fred it doesn't make it any easier but I have to remember I'm doing the best thing for Fred, he has so much life in him it's not his time and he's a strong boy a real fighter just like P. x
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Massive hugs Jo, you will always make the right decisions for your piggies. It's not a decision you have taken lightly and you do have a very good knowledgable vet. Hope the operation goes well for Fred tomorrow. Will be thinking of you both x x
 
I'm sure it was an incredibly difficult decision for you to make, but he is your boy and you'll know what's right for him. It sounds like you have a fantastic vet too, who will have Fred's best interests in mind.

Good luck for tomorrow, and lots of healing vibes for the next few days xx
 
Poor Fred! Will be thinking of you both tomorrow, fingers & paws crossed for you all & hope Fred makes a quick recovery.
 
We'll all be thinking about you and Fred tomorrow - keep us posted - we have great faith in your vet and know he will do his very best by Fred.

From Sherbet and the girls : Get well soon Fred - we want to see you again soon,

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Me and all the piggies will be thinking of you and Fred xx
 
Good luck Fred!

When Jeff had no incisors, albeit temporarily, he managed fine with his hay and nuggets, and veg was fine cut up in long thin strips, he soon worked out how to manoeuvre it into his mouth to get it to his molars :)
 
Amanda1801 said:
Good luck Fred!

When Jeff had no incisors, albeit temporarily, he managed fine with his hay and nuggets, and veg was fine cut up in long thin strips, he soon worked out how to manoeuvre it into his mouth to get it to his molars :)
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Thanks for sharing Amanda, I've been doing lots of googling as you can imagine and I seem to be getting the same answers as your one. Good to hear from someone who's been in a situation with a pig with no incisors, even if it was temporarily. x
 
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Thanks for sharing Amanda, I've been doing lots of googling as you can imagine and I seem to be getting the same answers as your one. Good to hear from someone who's been in a situation with a pig with no incisors, even if it was temporarily. x
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We had a rabbit with no teeth what so ever when I was a kid...he managed fine with a bit of TLC too! :))
 
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We had a rabbit with no teeth what so ever when I was a kid...he managed fine with a bit of TLC too! :))
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Awesome :)), as my mum says every other animal manages why wouldn't a guinea pig? I suppose she's right and Fred is a little fighter I think it just really took me by surprise I just dismissed it as a possibility and when it became reality I did what I do best freak out! Probably doesn't help that I'm scared of the dentist, feeling much more positive now. Just need to fast ward till tomorrow after the operation now, if that's possible and I can get Fred home. x
 
Hugs and best wishes to you and Fred!

You HAVE made the right decision - albeit a massive and difficult one!

It;s not often a piggie slave gets a prognosis/diagnosis that a dental problem cannot be resolved with regular dentals and a good whack of azithromycin and a rather more radical treatment may have to be adopted. In fact it's very rare.

My "old man" Bailey went to see Simon last month - he has a similar condition to Fred and, once he develops his first abcess, dental extractions of his incisors were recommended as the best possibility to "cure" his problem if the abcess re-occurs...... Thankfully he hasn;t got an abcess yet - but Simon says it is only a matter of time. Like you I was initially shocked.

You;v done your research and made a considered decision in the best interest of Fred...we all know how cavy savvy and pioneering Glen is. I believe, based upon my own recent experience with "the other best guinea savvy vet", that your decision is the right one.

I hope you are now feeling more comfortable now that you are aware of examples out there of "gummy bear" piggies who still have a good quality of life .

Will be thinking of you all tomorrow and hope it all goes well.
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