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Serious Note Now, Iggy's Condition.

Cavy Kung-Fu said:
Thank you! We need the healing vibes, I'm so nervous. Especially with treating him and the 4 girls atm I'm a bag of nerves!

I hope so too, I really want to get this sorted asap as I can't take this much longer. It's so upsetting to see him like this :(
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Oh poor Iggy. sending you both hugs x
 
Sending hugs and good vibes! Poor Iggy :( and poor you! Its so hard just watching and hoping what little you're able to do like giving meds etc takes some of the pain away.
 
Thanks so much guys :luv:

I just hope the X-ray gives us all the answers, although I don't know that it will. Especially as I'm convinced it's previous damage.

My poor little boy, we need a miracle!
 
So Iggy is at the vets for his X-ray. Wow, I didn't realise how hard it would be to leave him there. Since he came to me there hasn't been a single day that he's been away from the house for more than an hour and he's always been with me when he has.

I know it's silly and he's only having a whiff of gas if needs be but I'm so worried. Now I have a restless wait til 4:30 when I pick him up... Waiting... Sigh!
 
I had to leave my boys last year when they were neutered and hated every single second! Couldn't wait to pick them up again. I kept myself busy all day so I didn't think too much about what was happening to them. The vet was very good and phoned me after each one had been done and they were coming round which I appreciated. I'm sure Iggy will be fine!:hug::hug:
 
I managed to pick him up quicker so I'm happier now! He's still a bit sleepy and only had a little critical care but we'll try again soon.

It's not the news I was hoping for, nothing has shown up on X-ray, no stone, no bladder or urinary issues to be seen... They're talking about referrals now as we're out of options at this stage. I'm hoping to get the X-Ray's via email shortly.

Northhampton it is then I guess, now to beg, borrow and steal to try to get us there.
 
Okay WARNING FOR YUCKY PICS.





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His willy looks really sore, or is it just me? I think it hurts him to get it out as well, it was a struggle to take this pic as you can see. Can I put Vaseline or something on it?
 
Cavy Kung-Fu said:
So Iggy is at the vets for his X-ray. Wow, I didn't realise how hard it would be to leave him there. Since he came to me there hasn't been a single day that he's been away from the house for more than an hour and he's always been with me when he has.

I know it's silly and he's only having a whiff of gas if needs be but I'm so worried. Now I have a restless wait til 4:30 when I pick him up... Waiting... Sigh!
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Fingers very firmly crossed that you can get some answers!
 
Betsy said:
Poor Iggy! Ouch! That's sore and must REALLY hurt!
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I bet it does :(

Wiebke said:
Fingers very firmly crossed that you can get some answers!
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Sadly no answers to be had, I'm still waiting for the X-rays to be sent to me but they have said they don't see anything abnormal and no stones.

Am I okay to put something like Vaseline on Iggy's willy? It looks really sore, I don't know why it has got like that :(
 
Cavy Kung-Fu said:
I bet it does :(



Sadly no answers to be had, I'm still waiting for the X-rays to be sent to me but they have said they don't see anything abnormal and no stones.

Am I okay to put something like Vaseline on Iggy's willy? It looks really sore, I don't know why it has got like that :(
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I don't think that it will do any harm re. his willy.

Sorry that you are still none the wiser. mystery illnesses can be sooo frustrating - it is like a murder hunt with some vital clues missing... :(
 
Thanks, I might do that to see if it will help.

Wiebke said:
I don't think that it will do any harm re. his willy.

Sorry that you are still none the wiser. mystery illnesses can be sooo frustrating - it is like a murder hunt with some vital clues missing... :(
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Honestly I don't even know what to do any more :(
 
Wiebke said:
I wish I could help you, but this is way out of my comfort zone. :(
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That's why I'm worried, you have the answers to everything usually :yikes: :))

Thank you for everything you've done though, it's been really great knowing I have yours and everyone's support on this. I'm so out of my depth and the only thing I can think could be the problem is an internal injury by the botched neutering.

Do you know of any other cases where a vet has caused damage during a neuter that's needed to be corrected?
 
Cavy Kung-Fu said:
That's why I'm worried, you have the answers to everything usually :yikes: :))

Thank you for everything you've done though, it's been really great knowing I have yours and everyone's support on this. I'm so out of my depth and the only thing I can think could be the problem is an internal injury by the botched neutering.

Do you know of any other cases where a vet has caused damage during a neuter that's needed to be corrected?
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I have heard of the odd botched neutering op over the years, but generally issues have manifested immediately or within a few weeks.

My Nosgan's hernia is a very late rare post-op complication. I've adopted him as a neutered boar over a year ago.
 
Wiebke said:
I have heard of the odd botched neutering op over the years, but generally issues have manifested immediately or within a few weeks.

My Nosgan's hernia is a very late rare post-op complication. I've adopted him as a neutered boar over a year ago.
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Well his issues started immediately after the op and have never gone away (we had a brief month of respite in 6 months I think) so it's the only thing I can think of. Before his op he was a perfect piggy, no problems at all.

What I'm thinking is that there's been damage between his urinary tract and his bowels (leaking urine from his anus for a few weeks after neutering and constant infection since) but would something like that show up on an X-ray? I still haven't got them through on my email but will post when I get them, so frustrating.
 
Cavy Kung-Fu said:
Well his issues started immediately after the op and have never gone away (we had a brief month of respite in 6 months I think) so it's the only thing I can think of. Before his op he was a perfect piggy, no problems at all.

What I'm thinking is that there's been damage between his urinary tract and his bowels (leaking urine from his anus for a few weeks after neutering and constant infection since) but would something like that show up on an X-ray? I still haven't got them through on my email but will post when I get them, so frustrating.
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I doubt that it would show up on an x-ray as it is a soft tissue damage. I am very sorry; it sounds like a distinct possibility. :(
 
Wiebke said:
I doubt that it would show up on an x-ray as it is a soft tissue damage. I am very sorry; it sounds like a distinct possibility. :(
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Okay thanks, that helps a lot. Is there any kind of scan you can do to see if that's what it is? I don't know anything about what shows up on X-rays or ultrasounds haha.

If this were the case, would it be fixable? The sad emoji has me worried now aha.
 
Cavy Kung-Fu said:
Okay thanks, that helps a lot. Is there any kind of scan you can do to see if that's what it is? I don't know anything about what shows up on X-rays or ultrasounds haha.

If this were the case, would it be fixable? The sad emoji has me worried now aha.
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My suspicion is that at the very best, only an exploratory op may find what is wrong; and that comes with its own risks. You really need an experienced vet to speak to. :(
 
Wiebke said:
My suspicion is that at the very best, only an exploratory op may find what is wrong; and that comes with its own risks. You really need an experienced vet to speak to. :(
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Yes I was worried that might be the way we're heading. The thought of him being operated on again scares the life out of me but it's for him.

You're right, I'm at the point where I need to get to Northhampton somehow but I have no idea how. I'm guessing Simon would be the best person for the job? Will I need a referral?
 
Just wanted to send my love, I am afraid I have no advice at all to offer x
 
Cavy Kung-Fu said:
Yes I was worried that might be the way we're heading. The thought of him being operated on again scares the life out of me but it's for him.

You're right, I'm at the point where I need to get to Northhampton somehow but I have no idea how. I'm guessing Simon would be the best person for the job? Will I need a referral?
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No you'd just need to get Iggy's notes transferred across to them from your practice. But Cat & Rabbit clinic (where Simon works) can request that from your current vets...

Maybe @furryfriends (TEAS) could advise further as she works very closely with Simon
 
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