Merab's Herd

[Merab]

We love our hay pile



Oooooh - snack time



I am not leaving the hay pile, please deliver my snack here slave!

 

[Merab]

I see a vet trip in my future!
I need to get Priscilla checked as she’s definitely getting a bit more hormonal than usual.
I was sitting by the cage, stroking Priscilla when she started rumbling and a bit of lying down bum wiggling.
Phoebe emerged from a hidey and Priscilla pounced, doing her best to mount Phoebe.
This set Micah off so I had 2 of them rumbling away, Priscilla being chased by Micah while she was chasing Phoebe.
Chaos!

I would like to check her for ovarian cysts although there’s no other symptoms like fur loss or crusty nipples.

 

[Siikibam]

Wow that sounds like a hormone fuelled moment. Hopefully it’s manageable for now.

 

[alpacasqueak]

Really hope no cysts! x

 

[Merab]

Priscilla sees the vet this afternoon- I wasn’t expecting an appointment so quickly as it’s not an emergency.
However, the piggy specialist is in today and can see her so off we will trot later.

 

[alpacasqueak]

Hope it goes well x

 

[Merab]

Thank you - I’ll update when we get back.

 

[Siikibam]

All the best for today.

 

[Rivervixen]

Best of luck x

 

[T-Rex]

All the best. Will watch for an update x

 

[Bill & Ted]

Hope the vet finds no cysts x

 

[VickiA]

Hopefully the news is good.

 

[Merab]

Back from the vet.
They had a feel then called to ask permission to do an ultrasound as she could feel something but Priscilla was obviously too uncomfortable with being handled .
Ultrasound revealed ovarian cysts so she’s booked in for a spay next Tuesday.
The vet is very happy that I understand what’s happening and have the experience for post - op care.
Priscilla is currently sulking!

 

[VickiA]

Back from the vet.
They had a feel then called to ask permission to do an ultrasound as she could feel something but Priscilla was obviously too uncomfortable with being handled .
Ultrasound revealed ovarian cysts so she’s booked in for a spay next Tuesday.
The vet is very happy that I understand what’s happening and have the experience for post - op care.
Priscilla is currently sulking!

That certainly sounds very thorough.

I will have everything crossed for Priscilla on Tuesday. Are they doing keyhole surgery (shaved sides) and just removing the ovaries or full spay?

 

[Merab]

It’s a full spay as there are cysts on both ovaries.
They are a very good and thorough vet. I’m very happy with their knowledge of guinea pigs and expertise in dealing with them.
Thanks to the forum I knew what to be aware of so I caught the problem early before it became an emergency and as Priscilla is in excellent condition ( vet’s comment ) she stands a very good chance of a speedy recovery.
The vet is also happy with my knowledge of caring for a post-op piggy. Again, thanks to the forum.
I will be anxious on Tuesday but not panicking.
Forum support means so much at a time like this.

 

[VickiA]

I’m sure she will bounce right back. Well done for spotting the signs early and being brave enough to bite the bullet.

 

[T-Rex]

Good luck for Tuesday Priscilla! Of course you are in excellent condition you gorgeous girly! X

 

[Betsy]

Despite not knowing which end is which (I hope the vet realises) Priscilla is a gorgeous girly. I'm sure with a knowledgeable vet and your excellent after care she will do just fine! (I knew I should have pignapped her when I had the chance! )

 

[alpacasqueak]

All the best for your beautiful walking wig on Tuesday So sorry she’s got cysts but your vets sound brilliant and she’s got the best mum looking after her x

 

[PigglePuggle]

Sorry to hear lovely Priscilla needs a spay, but thank goodness you spotted the signs so soon and the vet was so thorough! Paws crossed and healing wheeks for Tuesday, we'll all be thinking of you x

 

[Merab]

Cage cleaning day and all is well, sort of.




A certain walking wig would like to make it clear that just because she’ a crazy hormonal lady at present that doesn’t give Micah carte blanche to chase her, or give her unwanted attention.
It is, however, perfectly ok for her to give him attention and chase him if she chooses !

Supplies for Tuesday - this is the favourite stuff.

 

[rhymer]

Sorry to hear about Priscilla.
Have everything crossed for Tuesday, holding you in my thoughts.xx

 

[Siikibam]

All the best to Priscilla for Tuesday.

 

[Betsy]

Good luck for tomorrow Priscilla.

 

[Marlee and Fluffy]

Good luck for tomorrow, hoping all goes well x

 

[piggieminder]

Will be thinking of you and Pricilla today. I hope all goes well.

 

[Rivervixen]

Will be thinking of our lovely walking wig today, best of luck xx

 

[Betsy]

Let us know how it goes and how Micah copes without his wifelets for the day.

 

[alpacasqueak]

Thinking of you and your beautiful girl, hope all goes well x

 

[Merab]

Priscilla is home.
Her spay went very well, however she is now very grunty
The vet thinks it’s just mucus as her nose was a bit snotty but she’s on 10 days of Enrocare antibiotics just in case it’s the start of an infection. She was perfectly fine when I dropped her off.
He said her lungs are perfectly clear and they want her back in 2 days to check her airways and do her first post-op check.
They are excellent vets and I’m very happy that they don’t take any chances with guinea pigs.
Priscilla is feeling a bit sorry for herself at the moment.
I gave her the antibiotic when we got home and she munched a piece of parsley.
She didn’t want any syringe feed so I didn’t press it but will give her some this evening.
I’ve put a dish of the critical care with mashed banana in the cage along with a dish of grated carrot & oats to tempt her to eat.
Last seen hiding in the carrot cottage.

Micah has been very quiet and spent a large part of the day in a paper bag!
He perked up as soon as the girls returned.

Thank you everyone for your best wishes and support.