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I Need Some Advice Post Op Removal Ovarian Tumour And Spaying

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Hi my guinea pig had an emergency operation last monday as she had a large tumour in her ovaries she was bleeding and part of the tumour had come out. Since her op she hasnt been drinking or eating much and her back leg is weak she struggles to support on it. She is down but little by little her personality is coming back is this normal behaviour? She is seeing vet again on friday. Any advice would be appreciated. Has anyone had similar experience.
 
Small poos and weeing orange but she was givin injections of antibiotics, anti inflammatory and vitamins but she didnt want to give her pain medication, she is eating and drinking little bits and some salad but not like she would normally she perks up sometimes but seems low and I'm worried about her leg vet said maybe nerve damage. Thanks for advice on syringe feeding.
 
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Hi my guinea pig had an emergency operation last monday as she had a large tumour in her ovaries she was bleeding and part of the tumour had come out. Since her op she hasnt been drinking or eating much and her back leg is weak she struggles to support on it. She is down but little by little her personality is coming back is this normal behaviour? She is seeing vet again on friday. Any advice would be appreciated. Has anyone had similar experience.
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Hi and welcome!

I am sorry that the recovery has not been quite smoothly. An ovarian cyst removal/spay is a major operation.

Have you been supplementing her with syringe feed and water? This is vital as the appetite is often impacted or completely killed in the wake of an operation. Sadly, many general vets are not as aware of the importance of keeping a guinea pig fed during recovery. Unlike cats and dogs, they are not built for phases of no food. 80% of the food intake should be unlimited hay, which you cannot control and which is usually the first food group that is dropped.
The small poos and the concentrated pee reflect the lack of food intake in the past days.

Please always contact the operating vet as soon as recovery is not running as smoothly. Have you been given painkillers?

Please take the time to read these guides here. You will find them very helpful:
Tips For Post-operative Care
Complete Syringe Feeding Guide

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I will start syringe feeding her again thank you for replying we were told she didnt need pain meds
 
She definitely needs pain relief :( after an operation, whereabouts are you located? We may be able to help recommend vets in your area.

Metacam is the normal pain relief given. What does she weigh at moment? Sending her lots of love, poor little thing. What is her name?
 
Your girl definitely does need pain relief. Poor girl!

My Poppy had a spay on Friday and has been on metacam twice daily ever since. She will stay on Metacam until Wednesday. Pain relief is vital to encourage her to move around and to eat and drink. I have had to be syringe feeding my Poppy, too. I have been syringe feeding her recovery food and also water although she is now starting to eat and drink on her own.

I hope your vet sees sense tomorrow and gives you some well needed pain relief.
 
She was given injections of pain relief which she said would last a week but i dont think so the injection didnt help much either but I'm calling them in morning her name is sweetpea ive tried to attach a picture of her from a few days ago.

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She was given injections of pain relief which she said would last a week but i dont think so the injection didnt help much either but I'm calling them in morning her name is sweetpea ive tried to attach a picture of her from a few days ago.

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She's beautiful, I hope she is feeling better soon xx
 
Oh my eyes water at the thought of no pain relief (I've had keyhole surgery to remove foreign tissue from my womb and ligaments and definitely would not have coped without some relief). The injections usually last 24 hours, a guinea pig has a high metabolism so it leaves the system quite quickly. I would expect an appropriate dose of metacam or loxicom at least once a day but more likely twice s day after such a big op
 
So today sweetpea was given antibiotics and pain relief and I got her some recovery food vet is concerned her tumour may have spread but I think she is depressed my male pig was like that while he was recovering so I'm keeping my fingers crossed I can't lose her she is so precious to me
 
Just keep a very close eye on her. Any piggy I've had who has had an operation has been a bit quiet and slow after and reluctant to do a lot. I find a bit of syringe feeding to boost them usually helps them get back to themselves a bit quicker. I've syringed Isobel a fair bit this evening and now she's in the "hospital" cage in a very quiet room
 
Hi thanks for message ive seperated her from her sister as she was bothering her so she is in nice quiet hutch beside my bed, she is taking recovery food which is good and eating and drinking a bit better. I hope isobel is okay.
 
All the best! For the time being, it is all about hanging in there, getting as much feed and drink into your girl to give her body all the energy to heal and to keep the guts going.

Recovery is usually a bit of an up and down experience, but the general trend should be up. If you notice a sudden deterioration (completely off food/lethargy), please see a vet asap!
 
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