How long before pikachou can live with his wife ?

[Pikachou]

Pikachou has been neutered after finding we have a girl and boy then baby girl , had him neutered a week ago and he’s really not happy hand feeding him and he looks so sad how long before he can go back to his girls ?

 

[DMS260820]

6 weeks minimum

 

[DMS260820]

I think I see another thread of you talking about him, is he recovering OK? He may need some painkiller from the vets if not. Does it look healthy where the op was done? Is his weight staying the same, not dropping?

 

[Qualcast&Flymo]

Yes, definitely 6 weeks. He can be in a cage next door, providing that he can't get into the other cage (and the others especially the baby can't get into his). That would cheer him up a bit and will also make the rebonding after 6 weeks easier.
(Has the baby been sexed for definite now? If it were a boy he would need to be separated from his mum now he's 3 weeks old.)

 

[Piggies&buns]

I agree. He isn’t safe to be back in with them until he is six weeks post op. Definitely make sure his cage is next to the girls so he can get some interaction. ensure that the cage is lidded and secure as a determined boar can climb bars.

 

[Wiebke]

Pikachou has been neutered after finding we have a girl and boy then baby girl , had him neutered a week ago and he’s really not happy hand feeding him and he looks so sad how long before he can go back to his girls ?

Since the little baby in my avatar picture on the left is the legacy of a supposedly safe over 5 weeks post boar (not one of mine), 6 weeks it is - this also follows best UK welfare and rescue practice (including the RSPCA).

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[Flutterby]

6 weeks! Love his name by the way

 

[Pikachou]

I think I see another thread of you talking about him, is he recovering OK? He may need some painkiller from the vets if not. Does it look healthy where the op was done? Is his weight staying the same, not dropping?

He is very poorly atm he has had pain killer antibiotics and he’s a shadow of his former self trying to get ribena into him by syringe as vet recommended but I fear the worst

 

[Pikachou]

He is very poorly atm he has had pain killer antibiotics and he’s a shadow of his former self trying to get ribena into him by syringe as vet recommended but I fear the worst

Everything looks fine on his opp site vet said everything looked ok but tonight has blood in his wee too.

 

[Pikachou]

Everything looks fine on his opp site vet said everything looked ok but tonight has blood in his wee too.

Ps I sometime find it hard to navagate this site as a Newby he is also in our spare warm bedroom trying to give him the best chance we can please say little prayer for him x

 

[Wiebke]

Everything looks fine on his opp site vet said everything looked ok but tonight has blood in his wee too.

I am very sorry. Please keep an eye on him and step in with syringe feeding top up ASAP.
You can use mushed up pellets in a pinch, but you need to feed round the clock, little but often; including throughout the night. Ribena won't do anything for him.

Emergency care tips and syringe feeding advice and guidance in these guides here:
Emergency, Crisis and Bridging Care until a Vet Appointment
Complete Syringe Feeding Guide

Post-op care and common neutering post-op complications in these guides here:
Tips For Post-operative Care
Neutering operations: Considerations, post-op care and a successful recovery example

Fingers very firmly crossed!

 

[Pikachou]

Yes, definitely 6 weeks. He can be in a cage next door, providing that he can't get into the other cage (and the others especially the baby can't get into his). That would cheer him up a bit and will also make the rebonding after 6 weeks easier.
(Has the baby been sexed for definite now? If it were a boy he would need to be separated from his mum now he's 3 weeks old.)

Yes baby is a girl but pikachou is very poorly after his castration not looking good at all

 

[Pikachou]

I am very sorry. Please keep an eye on him and step in with syringe feeding top up ASAP.
You can use mushed up pellets in a pinch, but you need to feed round the clock, little but often; including throughout the night. Ribena won't do anything for him.

Emergency care tips and syringe feeding advice and guidance in these guides here:
Emergency, Crisis and Bridging Care until a Vet Appointment
Complete Syringe Feeding Guide

Yes baby is a girl but pikachou is very poorly after his castration not looking good at all

Post-op care and common neutering post-op complications in these guides here:
Tips For Post-operative Care
Neutering operations: Considerations, post-op care and a successful recovery example

Fingers very firmly crossed!

 

[Pikachou]

We did all we could unfortunately pikachou died in the night .

 

[Wiebke]

We did all we could unfortunately pikachou died in the night .

BIG HUGS

I am ever so sorry!

You may find this guide here helpful in the coming days as you have to deal with inevitable feelings of failure and guilt that any responsible and loving owner experiences but that are naturally much stronger in cases like yours.

Please keep in mind that you have made your choices to give Pikachou a chance at the happiest of boar lives and that the outcome was sadly beyond your control. You have done all you could do to save his life, and have NOT failed him.
Human Bereavement: Grieving, Coping and Support Links for Guinea Pig Owners and Their Children

 

[VickiA]

Oh no, what a dreadful shame. I am so sorry that you lost your little fellow. Please feel free to leave a tribute in the rainbow bridge section when you feel up to it. Rainbow Bridge Pets

 

[Pikachou]

I am very sorry. Please keep an eye on him and step in with syringe feeding top up ASAP.
You can use mushed up pellets in a pinch, but you need to feed round the clock, little but often; including throughout the night. Ribena won't do anything for him.

Emergency care tips and syringe feeding advice and guidance in these guides here:
Emergency, Crisis and Bridging Care until a Vet Appointment
Complete Syringe Feeding Guide

Yes baby is a girl but pikachou is very poorly after his castration not looking good at all

Post-op care and common neutering post-op complications in these guides here:
Tips For Post-operative Care
Neutering operations: Considerations, post-op care and a successful recovery example

Fingers very firmly crossed!

 

[Merab]

So very sorry that you lost Pikachou.
Sadly there is always a risk with any surgery but it’s always hard to lose a beloved piggy.
You did everything possible for him so be gentle with yourself now.

 

[Pikachou]

So very sorry that you lost Pikachou.
Sadly there is always a risk with any surgery but it’s always hard to lose a beloved piggy.
You did everything possible for him so be gentle with yourself now.

Thank you it’s been hard after hand feeding him all week felt extra bond with him he was a lovely gentle pig we were just hoping he good go back to live with his wife and baby . Our grandchildren’s first pets they said their goodbyes and we buried him in the garden.

 

[Seven7]

So sorry to hear about this.