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Patrick - Crystal formation.

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Darling Jo and Patrick whee will have all paws, fingers and toes crossed for a successful op on Monday XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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LOVING HEALING WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEKS FOR DEAR PATRICK XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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HUGE HUGS FOR YOU JO XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
 
Poor Patrick - you've both been through so much :(

Really hope everything goes well on Monday - we'll be thinking about you and Patrick. He is in the safest hands though with Glenn and you know he will do everything possible for Patrick.... and at least Patricks not in pain.....

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At least I know if he gets though the Op after care support should be easy as he's such a good guinea pig.

I'm staying fairly positive about the operation but I do have to remember he isn't guaranteed to pull though, Patrick is over 5 now, and never had a GA so there is no way in predicting how it will go, although this does not affect the fact he is having the operation, he deserves the best possible chance.

Thank you everyone for your continued support I think Monday will be a stressful day all round! x
 
Jo, lots of hugs for you and Patrick, we're all thinking of you both and sending lots of loving vibes from Dindy Towers.
 
Now I realise what the other post is all about silly me mallethead

Stay positive jo he's an amazing boy. Good luck for monday, will be thinking of you. Piggy kisses from the girls to Patrick.
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Just been catching up on this, the trial and tribulations of piggies eh?
Absolutely everything crossed for monday, patrick has had the best life a piggy could ask for, so many would have given up but you've pulled him through and kepy him happy and as pain free as possible time and time again and that is an achievement in itself.
Again good luck, I'm confident patrick will continue to impress us :rose
 
gogoguineas said:
Just been catching up on this, the trial and tribulations of piggies eh?
Absolutely everything crossed for monday, patrick has had the best life a piggy could ask for, so many would have given up but you've pulled him through and kepy him happy and as pain free as possible time and time again and that is an achievement in itself.
Again good luck, I'm confident patrick will continue to impress us :rose
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I think my main concern is if I've never had a pig need an Operation it's just the unknown but I'm positive Patrick will continue to be a trooper.

How does that saying go; 'treat each day, like it's your last' and as Patrick can't pick his own grass I'll get that for him :))!. x
 
Completely, I've never been in that situation either, feel nervous just thinking about it :...
I had Peanut put under for a dental, he came round fine and was eating then went to sleep 2 hours after and didnt wake up again 8...
Just shows you never know but at least your confidant in your vet so you know he'll be getting the best attention.
And he's otherwise well in himself, i.e not poorly so should be strong for it, its difficult to tell but i think its the right decision :)
 
Oh Patrick, i hope this sort you out. Good luck with it all, i know you have a good vets so try not to worry, they will look after him. Patrick is a little trooper and I'm sure aftercare should be ok with him. Let us all know how it all goes, thinking of you! Although obviously I'm not there with him when he has his op etc but if you have any general vet like questions feel free to ask, nothing is a silly question. (obviously actual concerns chat you your vet)

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Abi_nurse said:
Oh Patrick, i hope this sort you out. Good luck with it all, i know you have a good vets so try not to worry, they will look after him. Patrick is a little trooper and I'm sure aftercare should be ok with him. Let us all know how it all goes, thinking of you! Although obviously I'm not there with him when he has his op etc but if you have any general vet like questions feel free to ask, nothing is a silly question. (obviously actual concerns chat you your vet)

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Hi Abi,

Thank you for the vibes sadly I don't think this will sort him out as we'll still have the crystal formation issue at least if I feed additional fluids I can keep his bladder flushed and hopefully stop any new stones appear.

I just wish we could find out why he makes the crystals in the first place, silly little pig.

My main concern is if he doesn't eat how I'm going to fit syringe feeding round my full time job. I'm out from 8am - 7pm which is a long time for a non eating piggy. I am however hopeful if I feed enough in the night he will be fine during the day. With any luck he'll bounce back and eat straight away.

Do pigs generally eat after Bladder surgery? Patrick is a bit of a pain wimp!

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yes and no, he lived for a fortnight after, was eating great, drinking great, pooping fabulously, just never stopped squeaking when urinating.

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doglovinpiggylover said:
yes and no, he lived for a fortnight after, was eating great, drinking great, pooping fabulously, just never stopped squeaking when urinating.

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I don't expect Patrick will stop squeaking but it can be managed with Tramadol thankfully I just hope the stones don't return.
 
flintstones said:
I don't expect Patrick will stop squeaking but it can be managed with Tramadol thankfully I just hope the stones don't return.
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Just wanted to add, if Patrick continued to squeak with PK I would Pts to you did the right thing for Pepper it's horrible seeing them in pain. X
 
Well little man, I'm counting on you to come home tomorrow!

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It's Patrick big day tomorrow, he's a trooper and I've told him he's to come home and start eating immediately so he know's what is expected of him. He had a nice supper this evening, his pack lunch is packed and he's got his leprechaun bed for comfort along with his snuggle safe, all being well he'll be back tomorrow evening.

I feel wicked as I know he'll be scared on his own, but due to the fact he'll be out of it Pebbles is to stay at home. I do hope he does ok, I just wish I could explain to him what's going on.

Tomorrow will be a long day for us, the sooner it's over the better!

Patrick really does mean the world to me, he's such a special pig but I know he'll be in the best hands. I hope to update this with some good news tomorrow.

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flintstones said:
Just wanted to add, if Patrick continued to squeak with PK I would Pts to you did the right thing for Pepper it's horrible seeing them in pain. X
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the problem with pepper was he stopped peeing, and his bladder was so full so he was pts because of that, the vet said she could have released it, but that it could happen again, and when i am out at work 8 hours a day, i couldnt take the risk as she explained what would happen and how painful it would be for him. I felt he had been through enough, so we jointly agreed it was the best and right thing to do,

Good luck for tomorrow, i really hope Patrick gets a miracle, i honestly do not know how you cope with all this, it left me in bits, i sometimes think i gave up too early but i guess you always have doubts after the event...

Be thinking of you and Patrick x
 
flintstones said:
I feel wicked as I know he'll be scared on his own, but due to the fact he'll be out of it Pebbles is to stay at home. I do hope he does ok, I just wish I could explain to him what's going on.
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Depending on your vets set up, it might be possible. I took Jeff with Cameo as I was able to split the hospital cage in two with some C&C grids.

Buckets of luck for Patrick tomorrow! xx>>>
 
Amanda1801 said:
Depending on your vets set up, it might be possible. I took Jeff with Cameo as I was able to split the hospital cage in two with some C&C grids.

Buckets of luck for Patrick tomorrow! xx>>>
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Me and the vet have both agreed to leave Pebbles at home. x
 
I am sorry to read about poor Patrick having to go through this, sending you lots of positive vibes & luck for Patrick tomorrow x
 
GOOD LUCK PATRICK, JO AND GLENN!

I'm sure everthing wll be fine.

Pebble's piggies send positive wheeks and crossed paws.....

Hugs Jo....


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Good luck for tomorrow, I'll be thinking of you both.

Lots of love

Rachel, Little Pig, Womble, Scarlett and Bella.

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every paw, fingers and toes are all crossed and mega mega positive vibes for our darling little buddy patrick xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Good luck today Patrick. Big hugs to you Jo x
 
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