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Maggie

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This is so sad :( poor Maggie she will be in my thoughts over the weekend and on Monday for the surgery, please keep us posted on how she goes. Good on you for fighting her corner and not taking no for an answer. Let's just hope that by Maggie's diagnosis it'll make the vets more aware of the condition in the case of any other future pigs. Xx
 
Am glad you have some answers, that is so bad that it was missed by so many vets though. Will be thinking of her over the weekend and hope all goes well on Monday.
 
helen105281 said:
Am glad you have some answers, that is so bad that it was missed by so many vets though. Will be thinking of her over the weekend and hope all goes well on Monday.
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It's in no way any of the vets faults. Maggie is a very nervy pig due to her past neglect so when handled gets very tense, including tensing up her abdominal muscles. She's had a full examination every time she's been tower a vet, and they've paid particular interest to her abdomen as she's always been a funny shape...now we know why!
 
Wow, that's a lot take in - hope you're ok. The only good thing is that you now know what youre dealing with. So hope for you and Maggie that things go well on Monday.

You know where I am too if you need to chat x
 
Thanks everyone :)

She's an odd little pig, and stubborn, so I'm hoping that she comes through the surgery at least, regardless of what these masses are.
 
That news is very much a shock to your system! My fingers are firmly crossed for Maggie!
 
Oh Amanda :( What a shock! Will be keeping everything crossed for you and your little lady xx
 
She's definitely a little fighter, so hopefully her stubborn streak will get her through this too. Fingers very firmly crossed for Monday.
 
Wow what a shock, poor little Maggie, it certainly explains her funny noises and breathing problems. Fingers firmly crossed for a good out come on Monday, at least she has, that was a lucky find on her part ;) x
 
Blimey, poor Maggie that doesn't sound nice at all. At least you have some answers and know what you're dealing with now. I shall be thinking about her and sending positive healing vibes especially on Monday. I really hope the surgery works for her.
 
Had an update from the vet, Maggie's breathing has settled, so they're trying her off the oxygen. She's generally well in herself, eating well etc. so all looking good for surgery on Monday
 
No update on Maggie from the vets today, so that's good news (I just said call me if she deteriorates, as calling me twice a day to tell me she's stable is a bit pointless!). I'm expecting a call tomorrow before she has surgery... :...
 
Hope all is well tomorrow for surgery xx
 
Just wanted to wish Maggie all the best for her op tomorrow - will be thinking of you, fingers crossed everything goes ok :)
 
Good luck for tomorrow Maggie Maggot! Fingers crossed everything goes well.

Bless her she has been in the wars with her illnesses, it must be so difficult for you at times, Amanda. Will be thinking of you tomorrow. x
 
just read the whole thread. wow, what a time of it you have been having. sending little maggie all the best x
 
Not been around much,but really sorry to hear about Maggie - fingers and paws crossed for today xx
 
Hope it all goes well for little Maggie today. x
 
Thanks guys. I'm just waiting for a call from the vet...the zoo vets are in the referral centre today so they're going to review her case too.

The estimated cost for this whole illness, since it started in august, if surgery goes well and she has an uncomplicated recovery, is £2500...thank god for pet insurance!
 
Good luck for Maggie today :) My Petal pig has already cost close to £900 :( I'm ringing up today to sort out insurance for the other 2. Did you use Exotics Pet Direct?
 
Poppy'sMum said:
Good luck for Maggie today :) My Petal pig has already cost close to £900 :( I'm ringing up today to sort out insurance for the other 2. Did you use Exotics Pet Direct?
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Yeah they're the only company to insure pigs. I've never had a problem with them, they've already paid out £1600 with no problems
 
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