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Guinea pig getting surgery 12th

Lighteningamy

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Chichi is getting an abscess removed in her neck on 12th extremely nervous and thinking of every worse case senario
 
Lighteningamy said:
Chichi is getting an abscess removed in her neck on 12th extremely nervous and thinking of every worse case senario
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Hi!

Most operations do thankfully go well!

Please take the time to read our post-op care advice now and make sure that you have what you need and know what to look out for, just in case. Having your ducks lined up is half the battle won. ;)
Tips For Post-operative Care

Where is the abscess located?
 
Wiebke said:
Hi!

Most operations do thankfully go well!

Please take the time to read our post-op care advice now and make sure that you have what you need and know what to look out for, just in case. Having your ducks lined up is half the battle won. ;)
Tips For Post-operative Care

Where is the abscess located?
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Hi thanks so much ! Under her chin panicked today when giving her chin scratches but shes fine in herself eating and playing so eases my mind a little bit
 
My Bill had an operation to remove tumours earlier this month and he sailed through it. I’m sure your little one will do too and make a speedy recovery x
 
Bill & Ted said:
My Bill had an operation to remove tumours earlier this month and he sailed through it. I’m sure your little one will do too and make a speedy recovery x
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Thank you so much glad to hear hows bill doing ,just wish they could do it sooner rather than 10 days away but my Guinea savvy vet is mobbed just now
 
Sending lots of love and vibes to your little one x
 
Spoke to the vet about pricing(179) and pick up times and what not but she doesnt want to give probiotics because shes getting an injection after surgery to help her gut and will be syringes fed to hopefully start her tract up again after her surgery Is that normal even ? Shes also said they're more likely to pull at stitches is this true and anything I can do to prevent it thanks
 
Sounds like your vet is very piggy savvy and has it all under control, piggies ideally eat right up until they get the anaesthetic (no need to starve them beforehand as they cant vomit and need to eat constantly) and a vet nurse will be offering syringe feed probably within an hour of them waking up. It may be worth buying syringe feed and 1ml syringes and some pro-C or fibreplex probiotic to have at home in case your piggy needs your help to keep eating in the first couple of days post-op but ideally with no complications piggies should only miss a couple of hours of hay munching due to surgery and anaesthesia! Best of luck with the op x
 
In fact many vets recommend you take a packed lunch along when you take a piggy for surgery, with their usual pellets and their favourite treat veg, to keep them eating both before and after surgery- we sent Theo in for neutering with a packed lunch of some watermelon and coriander, and Blodwen had spinach and beansprouts in her packed lunch when she had dental surgery :)
 
PigglePuggle said:
Sounds like your vet is very piggy savvy and has it all under control, piggies ideally eat right up until they get the anaesthetic (no need to starve them beforehand as they cant vomit and need to eat constantly) and a vet nurse will be offering syringe feed probably within an hour of them waking up. It may be worth buying syringe feed and 1ml syringes and some pro-C or fibreplex probiotic to have at home in case your piggy needs your help to keep eating in the first couple of days post-op but ideally with no complications piggies should only miss a couple of hours of hay munching due to surgery and anaesthesia! Best of luck with the op x
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Thanks so much I've got some fibreplex here already just going to pick up some critical care and proc to be super prepared
 
Merab's Slave said:
Hope all goes well on the 12th.
Jemimah sailed through her abscess & emergency spay surgery.
Like @PigglePuggle says - take in some favourite veggies and a favourite pouch or fleece.

Will be rooting for you next week
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Sadly wasnt an abcess was muscle cancer so they couldnt remove the mass but it's not causing her any pain so just need to see if it spreads or that
 
Wiebke said:
Hi!

Most operations do thankfully go well!

Please take the time to read our post-op care advice now and make sure that you have what you need and know what to look out for, just in case. Having your ducks lined up is half the battle won. ;)
Tips For Post-operative Care

Where is the abscess located?
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Sadly wasnt an abcess was muscle cancer so they couldnt remove the mass but it's not causing her any pain so just need to see if it spreads or that
 
Lighteningamy said:
Sadly wasnt an abcess was muscle cancer so they couldnt remove the mass but it's not causing her any pain so just need to see if it spreads or that
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Aw, so sorry to hear your little piggies diagnosis x
If she is in no pain then she will have lots of quality time for love and cuddles. My piggie Bill is doing very well after having two mammary tumours removed last month, so we just hope it won’t spread too.
Wishing her a happy pain free life with lots of love x
 
Lighteningamy said:
Sadly wasnt an abcess was muscle cancer so they couldnt remove the mass but it's not causing her any pain so just need to see if it spreads or that
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I am so very sorry to hear this!

Make sure that you spend plenty of quality time with your piggy. Make every day fun and make it count!
Enrichment Ideas for Guinea Pigs

I have found that re-setting the clock to zero with every piggy that has been diagnosed with an incurable problem or that has come through a life threatening situation allows me to live the remaining time much more consciously and to concentrate on what really counts - whether that is days, weeks or months, or in one case a further 5 1/2 years of the happiest of boar lives! It is less the quantity but the quality of life that counts.
 
Thanks everyone for the support I'm so heartbroken right now in shock ,they good thing she isn't in any pain I have time with her to spoil her ,an amazing specialist piggie vet that's on call overnight !
 
So sorry to hear this diagnosis.
The shock is part of the grieving process as we begin to grieve as soon as we hear a terminal diagnosis.

Take lots of photos and make lots of good memories in the time you have.
Holding you in my heart
 
Sorry to hear your news isn't good, but do make the most of your time left together, I hope you can make many happy memories with her.
As long as she's doing piggy things happily she is unaware she's ill, so still has a good quality of life :wub:
Big hug & thinking of you at this difficult time xx
 
Lighteningamy said:
Thanks everyone for the support I'm so heartbroken right now in shock ,they good thing she isn't in any pain I have time with her to spoil her ,an amazing specialist piggie vet that's on call overnight !
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It is very normal to be in shock; when you get news of an incurable issue, it always come as a shock - and it is also the start of your grieving process. Apart from the actual loss itself, this is the lowest point when dealing with a guinea pig with an untreatable problem.

You may find this guide here helpful; has a chapter on looking after terminally ill piggies and deals with the emotional and ethical issues that you are inevitably confronted with and that often keep you awake at night. But unlike a sudden death, having this period of grace when your piggy is comparatively well and still enjoying life is a special grace if you can live it consciously.
Human Bereavement: Grieving, Coping and Support Links for Guinea Pig Owners and Their Children

We are here to support you through this time.
 
What are thoughts on putting her back in with her sisters should I wait or keep her in the spare for a bit
 
So sorry to hear this diagnosis, it must be a terrible shock. Glad she is home and eating. I think when to put her back with the others depends on the size of her surgery wound and how sore it is, is it likely to to be painful or the stitches get pulled if there's any reintroduction chasing? It might be best to check with the vet, is she booked in for a post-op check up? My vet usually likes to check surgery wounds 24 hours after surgery then again 3 or 4 days later, to make sure everything is healing well. I think at least 24 hours separation might be advisable but right next door to her friends so she can chat through the bars, piggies who smell of the dreaded vet can sometimes get a bit of a rough time when they first go home to their friends! Always keep in mind that your piggy doesnt know her diagnosis, piggies live in the here and now and until her illness starts affecting her todays she won't know there's anything wrong x
 
So sorry to hear about this. What a shock. My George had a tumour that could not be removed. Spend lots of time together with hugs and cuddles. Like @PigglePuggle said she doesn't know she's ill, so just spoil her rotten and make the most of everything day.
Sending you massive hugs.xx
 
Lighteningamy said:
I feel so bad just now shes eating moving about but she is definitely a bit sore
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You can give her joint snuggle time with your friends on your lap and see how that goes. Companions can make a great difference but a medical separation can sometimes also lead to a piggy not accepted back, so you have to play it by ear.

Our post-op care guide has a chapter on companionship: Tips For Post-operative Care
 
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