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Grease gland removal

Sue G

Sue G

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My Sorrell had a growth on his grease gland, and went in for surgery to remove it on Thursday. In fact the vet has removed the whole gland (and saved it for us to see - very strange looking - it's been sent away for analysis). I am curious to know how vital the grease gland is? I know its purpose, but will it make a difference to him now not having one? I must say the wound is incredibly neat and tidy, and Sorrell is doing extremely well - apparently while he was still coming around from the (light) anaesthetic they put some veg in front of his nose and he sleepily ate it at once. That's my boy ...... Any thoughts would be most welcome please.
 
Sue G said:
My Sorrell had a growth on his grease gland, and went in for surgery to remove it on Thursday. In fact the vet has removed the whole gland (and saved it for us to see - very strange looking - it's been sent away for analysis). I am curious to know how vital the grease gland is? I know its purpose, but will it make a difference to him now not having one? I must say the wound is incredibly neat and tidy, and Sorrell is doing extremely well - apparently while he was still coming around from the (light) anaesthetic they put some veg in front of his nose and he sleepily ate it at once. That's my boy ...... Any thoughts would be most welcome please.
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Sorrell may be more likely to have a bit more of an issue with dry skin, but I don't think that there will be major problems.
@Jaycey @helen105281 @Freela
 
I’m afraid I can’t help with your enquiry as I don’t know much about the grease gland but I’m so glad that Sorrel is doing so well after the surgery. Give him s kiss from me xx
 
Claire W said:
I’m afraid I can’t help with your enquiry as I don’t know much about the grease gland but I’m so glad that Sorrel is doing so well after the surgery. Give him s kiss from me xx
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Oh I will - he'll enjoy that, Claire :)
He had x-rays done at the same time, as he seems to be having a mobility problem and it turns out he has calcification in his spine, hips and knees. Doesn't seem to be bothering him, just that he doesn't move around as much, and lies in the same place a lot. Hasn't affected his appetite, though. But he's always been very skittish to catch, and now it's much easier for me to just reach in and pick him up without having to chase him. However, he doesn't like Metacam! I thought most piggies do - trust him to be different :)
 
Sue G said:
Oh I will - he'll enjoy that, Claire :)
He had x-rays done at the same time, as he seems to be having a mobility problem and it turns out he has calcification in his spine, hips and knees. Doesn't seem to be bothering him, just that he doesn't move around as much, and lies in the same place a lot. Hasn't affected his appetite, though. But he's always been very skittish to catch, and now it's much easier for me to just reach in and pick him up without having to chase him. However, he doesn't like Metacam! I thought most piggies do - trust him to be different :)
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Aw bless him. But he's in perfect hands and I'm glad he's happy and easier to catch :) Very strange he doesn't like metacam though
 
It is very strange not to like Metacam. Most piggies are Metacam Junkies. Mind you I have a piggy that loves Baytril!
 
Betsy said:
It is very strange not to like Metacam. Most piggies are Metacam Junkies. Mind you I have a piggy that loves Baytril!
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My goodness, and Baytril tastes so foul - he really reacted badly to that so he was put on to Sulfatrim which was even worse (I always taste my piggies' meds so I know what they are experiencing).I thought the Metacam tasted acceptable, but my vet Elena made me smile - she thinks it smells of ferret :) .
 
Sue G said:
My Sorrell had a growth on his grease gland, and went in for surgery to remove it on Thursday. In fact the vet has removed the whole gland (and saved it for us to see - very strange looking - it's been sent away for analysis). I am curious to know how vital the grease gland is? I know its purpose, but will it make a difference to him now not having one? I must say the wound is incredibly neat and tidy, and Sorrell is doing extremely well - apparently while he was still coming around from the (light) anaesthetic they put some veg in front of his nose and he sleepily ate it at once. That's my boy ...... Any thoughts would be most welcome please.
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Sorry I can’t offer advice but wanted to offer support and best wishes for Sorrell’s speedy recovery
 
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