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I think we're over the worst, although I still got up to feed him didn't want to risk setting him back. He's doing fabulously. I know it's not going to be instant and he's still to heal but we're on the right track, all we can do is take each step at a time had he been at any other vets I honestly do think he would have been dead. He certainly has the best chance, he needs to get fit for all that yummy grass in Summer!

Even Pebbles is taking an interest in him and normally healthy pigs avoid sick pigs.
 
flintstones said:
I think we're over the worst, although I still got up to feed him didn't want to risk setting him back. He's doing fabulously. I know it's not going to be instant and he's still to heal but we're on the right track, all we can do is take each step at a time had he been at any other vets I honestly do think he would have been dead. He certainly has the best chance, he needs to get fit for all that yummy grass in Summer!

Even Pebbles is taking an interest in him and normally healthy pigs avoid sick pigs.
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awwwww it would be so lovely if they could be back together again x)
every night i wake up and check to see what the updates are... xoxoxoxoxoxo
 
fabulous news! Looks like there is definately going to be a forum party on St Patricks day!

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Aww little Patrick sounds like his old self now. How wonderful. I am so happy!
 
Yay! Keep it up Patrick! :laluot_06::laluot_06::laluot_06::laluot_06:
 
ah well that's good, he's obviously confidant about his recovery then, i'm sure he'd have asked to see him sooner had you said anything that concerned him! :))
 
gogoguineas said:
ah well that's good, he's obviously confidant about his recovery then, i'm sure he'd have asked to see him sooner had you said anything that concerned him! :))
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He means a few more days until Patrick's out of the critical category but of course anything can happen at anytime his stitches have to heal to. Xx
 
how is he with his stitches? I'd be so worried mine would try and pull at them :...
Have they got to be physically removed or not?
 
gogoguineas said:
how is he with his stitches? I'd be so worried mine would try and pull at them :...
Have they got to be physically removed or not?
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He has stitches that dissolve you can't even see them, so hopefully he can"t get to them. I'll need to take a picture of his wound.

Bit worried my mum textto say P's went off cucumber and is less active, I'm wondering if he over did it yesterday as he really was good yesterday and perhaps today he's paying the price. Back to the syringe feeding.

Anyone with any experience of pigs recovering from Operations is this how they act up and down? x
 
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He has stitches that dissolve you can't even see them, so hopefully he can"t get to them. I'll need to take a picture of his wound.

Bit worried my mum textto say P's went off cucumber and is less active, I'm wondering if he over did it yesterday as he really was good yesterday and perhaps today he's paying the price. Back to the syringe feeding.

Anyone with any experience of pigs recovering from Operations is this how they act up and down? x
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Yes my Daisy was a little quiet sometimes in the few days after her op, hers was only an abscess though. Is his wound okay, not red or swollen, or weeping?

Simon put Daisy on Zithromax & it worked really well in clearing up any left over infection. I would get your mum to offer him some syringe food/barley water to see if it's just temporary.

Sending lots of healing wheeks from the girlies here for him x
 
He doesn't have an infection. He just goes up and down I". Just wondering if he's maybe done to much yesterday so he's feeling it today. I'm going home now so will get him fed etc.
 
Typing quickly on my phone not helpful sorry PM - I'll answer your questions again. The wound is perfect and he's also on Antibiotics as a precaution to stop secondary infection at present he has no infection.

Patrick seems to be very much up and down, the vet said that's to be expected considering the surgery he's gone though, he is still eating but very picky and less active however he is still eating hay.

Times like these I wish I had more experience but I don't want anymore sick pig's so other people's experiences with there own sick pigs could help.

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He sounds like a normal post op piggie. Dont fret too much, just concentrate one day at a time. Ensure he is eating adequately etc. He sounds like hes doing well considering the op he has had this week.

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I would just advise to keep a close eye on his wound and if it changes to seek a vet right away. That is what happened to my baby when her wound got worse and she had MRSA. I wish your baby all the best. I feel so fond of him and keep checking his thread each time it is updated.
 
It can take piggies a few days to recover from the GA in itself. Have had some boys who were neutered and also Joe who had an abscess removed- appetite fluctuated and napping more often for up to 3 days post op. One boy clearly in pain 24 hours post op- showed by laying on his side with his leg in the air- so additional pain meds needed. Joe was very picky with his food for a few days after his op.
My current foster piggy had a rough op recently and for the next few days he would run about for a bit then have a deep sleep because it really wore him out (he has a heart murmur though so this may have made this more evident).
The meds also can affect them- my old girl here has pain meds daily and can be lethargic for the first couple of hours after her dose then picks up again.

Sending lots of love and kisses for Patrick. xx>>> You and your mum are doing a fab job with him. xx>>>xx>>>
 
I'm going to substitute Patrick over the weekend but he doesn't seem unwell, I almost think he's having a laugh at my expense take away friends take away competion, if you don't eat it you'll get something else. Now the question is are pigs that clever? :(|)
 
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I'm going to substitute Patrick over the weekend but he doesn't seem unwell, I almost think he's having a laugh at my expense take away friends take away competion, if you don't eat it you'll get something else. Now the question is are pigs that clever? :(|)
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Oh yes, Ginny has taken to eating just the stalks off the spinach and leaving the rest. I need her to eat as much as possible so just keep feeding her more. The other pigs get the leftovers so they are happy too. :(|)
 
Hi Jo and Patrick

I'll try to answer your questions:
a) up and down is completely normal for guinea pigs post-op. Syringe feeding weight measurement and perhaps gut stimulants such as zantac and cisapride can help "keep them moving" but at this point it doesn;t sound like Patrick needs any drugs at this time - just the syringe feeding and weight measurement you are currently doing
b)Patrick is off his cucumber - well, guinea pigs do know what is good for them. Cucumber is a diuretic so try something else (like fresh green spaghetti) atm in view of the fact he has had a massive op on his urinary system. Maybe as he heals cucumber is losing it's appeal!
c) Whilst normally his symptoms in any other guinea would be something to pass off as an "off day" - Patrick has had a one-off extraordinary op as far as guineas as concerned. So any observations you make at this time are extremely important and not to be passed off as "the norm". You are breaking new ground here as I'm sure you are aware...so keep a diary and if, like now, something changes, then contact your vet.
d) do i think he's developing leakage based on the symptoms you have described so far....NO!

A single "off day" is fine given his clinical history - if it continues over the weekend then best to ring Glen and have a conflab.......

He's doing really well - and your vigilance/observance (and Glen's capabilities) means he has the very best chance of getting all the way through this.

Keep going Hun.........Only 4 mins to St Patrick's Day

Love you both lots
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Hi Jo and Patrick

I'll try to answer your questions:
a) up and down is completely normal for guinea pigs post-op. Syringe feeding weight measurement and perhaps gut stimulants such as zantac and cisapride can help "keep them moving" but at this point it doesn;t sound like Patrick needs any drugs at this time - just the syringe feeding and weight measurement you are currently doing
b)Patrick is off his cucumber - well, guinea pigs do know what is good for them. Cucumber is a diuretic so try something else (like fresh green spaghetti) atm in view of the fact he has had a massive op on his urinary system. Maybe as he heals cucumber is losing it's appeal!
c) Whilst normally his symptoms in any other guinea would be something to pass off as an "off day" - Patrick has had a one-off extraordinary op as far as guineas as concerned. So any observations you make at this time are extremely important and not to be passed off as "the norm". You are breaking new ground here as I'm sure you are aware...so keep a diary and if, like now, something changes, then contact your vet.
d) do i think he's developing leakage based on the symptoms you have described so far....NO!

A single "off day" is fine given his clinical history - if it continues over the weekend then best to ring Glen and have a conflab.......

He's doing really well - and your vigilance/observance (and Glen's capabilities) means he has the very best chance of getting all the way through this.

Keep going Hun.........Only 4 mins to St Patrick's Day

Love you both lots
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It's now St Patrick's Day and Patrick's eating hay, whoop whoop! Patrick most certainly does not know what's good for him otherwise he would have drank fluids in the first place! :)).

Spoke to him today he said up and down's normal, I'll still be paranoid! :xrolleyes
 
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