Merab's Herd

[Piggies&buns]

I'm glad it all went well. I hope she feels better soon

 

[PigglePuggle]

Glad all went well, paws crossed for a smooth recovery, hope she starts eating and stops grunting soon x

 

[Betsy]

Betsy didn't really want any syringe food after her spay either cos she was so spaced out on the drugs she had been given during the op. I persisted and managed to get around 5ml into her at 2-3 hourly intervals. The next morning she was a bit more willing then after the anaesthetic was beginning to wear off it was speed feed time! I have never fed a piggy 20ml of syringe food in under 5 minutes before! She wasn't interested in feeding herself until day 2 after the op.

 

[rhymer]

So glad that Priscilla is back home. Sending healing vibes for a speedy recovery.xx

 

[Betsy]

How is the lovely walking wig this morning?

 

[Merab]

Priscilla seems a bit brighter.
She’s stopped grunting which is a relief.
I managed to get about 10ml of syringe feed into her last night and she took some more this morning with her meds and a slice of cucumber.
She was bright enough to trot around the cage briefly, following Micah who was rumble strutting enthusiastically.
This morning she was bright enough to run away from him and tell him off!
Back to hiding in the carrot cottage but I did hear munching sounds.
I will try another 10ml of syringe feed at lunchtime, late afternoon and this evening.
She was a bit more keen this morning so as the anaesthesia works out of her system she might get more enthusiastic.

 

[Betsy]

Any news on the lovely Priscilla today?

 

[Merab]

Priscilla is doing so well.
She’s getting her feistiness back, eating for herself, resisting the syringe feed and the vet did her 2 day check.
There’s no sign of any respiratory infection - it probably was just something in her airways that caused the grunting.
No more antibiotics

Her wound is healing very nicely



All being well she’ll put on the few grams she’s lost quickly and will be discharged next Thursday when she sees the vet for her 2nd post-op check

 

[Betsy]

That's a nice neat scar. Lovely and clean which is just what we want.

 

[Flutterby]

Looking good!

 

[Her Nibship]

That does look very good, especially considering when it was done.

 

[Bill & Ted]

very neat, so glad Priscilla is doing so well x

 

[Merab]

Priscilla would like to thank all her forum friends for their best wishes.
She assures you all that she is doing well and enjoying her hay and pellets again.

 

[alpacasqueak]

Aw I’m so pleased Priscilla’s doing so well! Aliona had the grunty breathing the day after her op too and soon stopped, they do like to scare us! Big hugs to you all! And go Priscilla! x

 

[Merab]

Making up for lost time!

It’s my hay cake!

It’s exhausting being beautiful

You can’t see me!

 

[Siikibam]

 

[Bill & Ted]

Aw, Priscilla is making up for lost time, enjoy your hay cake brave girlie x

 

[VickiA]

Lovely to see everyone looking so healthy and happy

 

[Merab]

Carrots are the best

They’re a rare treat but I am trying to help Priscilla gain her lost weight so they all had a slice of carrot.
Carrot grabbed and each piggy found a place to eat it without any pig else stealing.
Priscilla was under the wooden hidey munching her piece.

 

[Betsy]

My Old Gals had a treat of a carrot penny today. Meg came a top speed for hers, swiftly followed by Betsy and Patsy was fast asleep in the hay tray. I had to wake her up and she slowly came to and realised that it was a treat and sleepily took it.

 

[Tara95]

I'm so sorry to hear Priscilla has been unwell only just seen this thread! So glad she's made such a good recovery! Xx

 

[Merab]

Priscilla is officially better. Vet happy to discharge her today.
He’s pleased with the way the wound is healing but said to keep an eye on it just in case an infection flares up.
She’s gaining weight again so I’m happy.

 

[VickiA]

Lovely to see your happy herd. So glad to hear the beautiful Priscilla has been discharged.

 

[Her Nibship]

Priscilla is officially better. Vet happy to discharge her today.
He’s pleased with the way the wound is healing but said to keep an eye on it just in case an infection flares up.
She’s gaining weight again so I’m happy.

What fabulous news.

 

[Betsy]

It's great when they heal up so fast isn't it? Well done Priscilla and well done Slave!

 

[Bill & Ted]

Wonderful news, clever girl Priscilla x

 

[Siikibam]

Well done Priscilla.

 

[rhymer]

Wonderful news, well done Priscilla.xx

 

[Merab]

Hay - by Micah
I love my hay
I love it in a pile
I can eat and slep and make a nest.
The End

 

[Merab]

All piggies weighed and checked over today.
Priscilla’s wound is nearly completely healed and looks good.
All very good weights, every pig has gained a few grams.
Micah is a whopping 1480g today!