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Peppa Is Having Surgery Tomorrow : (

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Have just taken Peppa to my usual vets re her abcess which was lanced by a different vet on Monday. She said the best plan of action was to try to remove it under general anaesthetic tomorrow morning.

I am now beside myself and feel bad something will happen. Can't stop crying wondering if I will see my piggy again : (

She is 3 years and 10 months old, and apart from a small bladder infection last month has been fine. She's still eating and drinking normally and is her usual cheeky self.

I know there is a risk but I've done this to give her the best chance or have I made a big mistake x
 
Fingers crossed for you! Hope it goes well.. Try and stay positive for the piggie! Xx
 
I think the other vet just popped it. It's still quite big and this vet was surprised I wasn't given antibiotics. The abcess is under her chin. The vet tonight said there was no way I could try to help myself, and I was given some great advice on here but just couldn't do anything at home as it was hurting Peppa and upsetting me. Albeit surgery is invasive, it seems the best chance we've got :(
 
Good luck little Peppa! I'm sending healing vibes and have my fingers crossed everything goes well.
 
Sending lots of love and good luck for tomorrow x x
 
Wishing you luck! I know when Spike had her abscess under her chin, I had it done at the vet and then I had to flush it daily but even on antibiotics, it would flare up into infection often- it was a never ending battle and she hated the flushing out. I hope the surgery goes well for you!
 
The second vet that I took Toffee to said that often people can struggle for up to 3 months with draining/lancing/flushing abscesses. The surgical removal is a quicker process! Keep us informed - I will be thinking of you x
 
Thinking of you and Peppa today! It sounds like you're doing what's best for her x
 
Thanks everyone :) I've held out and called the vets about 1/2 hour ago and good news she got through the anaesthetic which is the part I was worried about. She is not out the woods yet they said as surgery is a lot for small animals. She was trying to look around so to me that's a good sign. She should be able to come home later but I've got to call at 4:30pm to check.

Has anyone got any post op advice? Should the piggies be kept together or seperate? I know I have to have them not on hay or sawdust so was planning to keep them in the run on the carpet they use for floor time or on some soft towels x
 
Ahh - just seen this thread. So pleased the op is over now - fingers crossed she makes a rapid recovery. We are all waiting to hear the results of the 4:30 phone call x
 
I am so glad that Peppa has made it through the surgery.

You may find this link helpful on post op care http://www.guinealynx.info/postop.html

Please do not be alarmed by the link I have provided as there is a lot of information there but it covers all surgery including more invasive operations.

Please bare in mind that most vets will give an injection of a painkiller such as metacam during surgery that usually last 24 to 48 hours but your vet should explain all this. But before you bring Peppa home, please make sure your vet prescribes you with a painkiller to bring home with you.

Your vet should prescribe an antibiotic to reduce the risk of infection but if your vet doesn't prescribe an antibiotic, ask the reason why.
 
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I'm so glad! I was thinking of her all day! Vet bed or white towels is ideal for post op care, then you can see any bleeding or discharge. Good luck and thanks for letting us know.
 
Please prepare yourself that you may need to hand feed if Peppa is not eating well or much/is losing weight. Ask how soon after the op Peppa can have painkillers when you pick her up and see an out-of-hours asap vet if Peppa is very lethargic or is taking a turn for the worse. Keep an eye out ofr any swelling in the area and see your vet asap if that happens.
Weigh Peppa daily at the same time in the feeding cycle for the time being to control the food and water intake. The poos can look very funny for a day or two depending on how the amount of food and operation meds Peppa has been given today.

Here is our complete guide: https://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/threads/complete-hand-feeding-guide.115359/

Fingers firmly crossed for a good and complete recovery!
 
I've just called the vets and Peppa is doing ok but not really eating yet which they say is fairly normal so they are going to try to hand feed her shortly. I am to call back again around 6pm to see if she can come home.

I think she had the op sometime around 10-10:30? So is this normal
The reluctance I eat or should I be worried x
 
So glad to hear that Peppa is awake and doing okay. Wishing her a speedy recovery. x
 
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I've just called the vets and Peppa is doing ok but not really eating yet which they say is fairly normal so they are going to try to hand feed her shortly. I am to call back again around 6pm to see if she can come home.

I think she had the op sometime around 10-10:30? So is this normal
The reluctance I eat or should I be worried x
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It always depends on how a guinea pig reacts to the GA and how long the operation has taken. It is not all that rare that a piggy struggles to eat again and it can take a few days, especially if eating/chewing is painful and stiff. Your hand feeding care can make a difference and hopefully pull her through the rough patch. it is likely to take 2-3 days after an operation for the body to settle down and the wounds to start knitting.
 
Glad to hear that Peppa is over the worst of it.:yahoo: Best of luck for a continuing recovery. We are all hoping that she will be :box:fighting fit very soon!
 
Well she's come home : ) she is still very tired and dozy but she has had major surgery less than 12 hours ago.

The vet said the abscess was a lot deeper than first thought and without surgery she wouldn't have had a chance. It was under a layer of muscle and close to her thyroid so I may notice a change in appetite, energy etc but I have to think without the op she may not be here.

We aren't out the woods yet but she's a strong girl and in a loving home so fingers crossed.

She's sat hunched up looking sad but must feel rotten. She's not got much of an appetite but has had a little cucumber, grass and apple so that's a start. Trying not to keep checking her every 5 mins. Vet didn't think it was necessary I keep checking her in the night so please Peppa continue fighting.

Got to go back in 5 days then stitches out in around 2 weeks x
 
Poor little lass, she must be feeling pretty out of it but you certainly did the right thing getting the abcess removed. It's great she was already eating a bit last night, I hope she's a lot perkier this morning :)
 
I'm very glad to hear that Peppa has come through the surgery fine and is progressing in her recovery. Surgery is always a worry with the piggies. sending healing vibes!
 
Well she's doing ok, I'm a blubbering mess : ( feel so upset seeing my beloved piggy shaven, stitched up and with a different hoarse type squeak.

She still looks puffed up and is quieter than usual but this is to be expected less than 24 hours after major surgery.

They are on a white towel and where she was sat there is a patch of wee and plenty of poos in the run.

She's been eating some celery and cucumber and had a few pellets and a nibble of hay aswell as having a bit of hay.

Her neck is a little swollen today which I am hoping is normal but I will keep an eye on it. She tried climbing up the run last night and I was like down girl you need to rest!

Is she likely to keep getting better now or is the worst still likely to happen.

This is so so hard and think I've done the right thing as got to give her a chance xx
 
Aww bless you. It is awful seeing them after surgery but it sounds like she is heading in the right direction.

It's good news that she is weeing and pooing.

Continue to keep her quiet, offering her her favourite foods and observed her. She is likely to still be feeling rough especially as it hasn't been 24 hours yet.

A degree of swelling is normal but if it becomes red / inflamed / hot to the touch / smells foul then please see your vet asap as these can be signs of infection.

Weigh her daily and be prepared to handfeed if it appears she is losing weight.

Come on Peppa! x
 
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