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Serious Note Now, Iggy's Condition.

sport_billy said:
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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Thanks! That's not too bad then, my vets have been honest and have said they don't think they can do much more and recommended some other "exotic" vets but haven't heard of the C & R clinic. I'm just glad that there won't be any hard feeling with my regular vet.
 
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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I would speak to Simon; he is certainly very experienced with tricky and fiddly guinea pig ops and uses a different GA to most general vets, which means that piggies generally come round without much easier and with less complications.

It is a nightmare when you have to somehow get through London, I agree. Trains for Northampton depart from London Euston.
 
sport_billy said:
Iggy is in the safest of hands with you :hug:
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Oh I don't know about that haha but thanks! I just feel useless right now, like I'm no help to him at all. The reason I took him on in the first place was because I was determined to get him back to full health as I knew other people wouldn't be that dedicated, but this was like 5-6 months ago and I feel like I'm failing right now. It's just really hard.
 
Wiebke said:
I would speak to Simon; he is certainly very experienced with tricky and fiddly guinea pig ops and uses a different GA to most general vets, which means that piggies generally come round without much easier and with less complications.

It is a nightmare when you have to somehow get through London, I agree. Trains for Northampton depart from London Euston.
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Yea I've been looking at trains, would it be too stressful to go on a 4 hour odd journey like that?
 
Cavy Kung-Fu said:
Thanks! That's not too bad then, my vets have been honest and have said they don't think they can do much more and recommended some other "exotic" vets but haven't heard of the C & R clinic. I'm just glad that there won't be any hard feeling with my regular vet.
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Simon is a general and not an exotics vet but he and his wife Kim have specialised in running a clinic only for cats, rabbits and small rodents, so he sees many more guinea pigs than even most exotics vets. He has kept up his knowledge and has trained in new operation techniques. Kim is very good, thorough and thoughtful when examining and Simon has a real gift for fiddly ops. ;)
 
Cavy Kung-Fu said:
Thanks! That's not too bad then, my vets have been honest and have said they don't think they can do much more and recommended some other "exotic" vets but haven't heard of the C & R clinic. I'm just glad that there won't be any hard feeling with my regular vet.
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My vet hadn't heard of C & R clinic either but knew of Simon and Kim!
 
Cavy Kung-Fu said:
Yea I've been looking at trains, would it be too stressful to go on a 4 hour odd journey like that?
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No, I have been on several train journeys that have lasted well over 3 hours (and with a delay actually took over 4 hours). I have met somebody at the Cat&Rabbit from Edinburgh driving 8 hours down and then 8 hours back with their dental guinea pig in one day...
 
Wiebke said:
Simon is a general and not an exotics vet but he and his wife Kim have specialised in running a clinic only for cats, rabbits and small rodents, so he sees many more guinea pigs than even most exotics vets. He has kept up his knowledge and has trained in new operation techniques. Kim is very good, thorough and thoughtful when examining and Simon has a real gift for fiddly ops. ;)
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Yes exactly, I've found that the term "exotic vet" means exactly squat down here. It's not a term I would trust in any case.

Betsy said:
My vet hadn't heard of C & R clinic either but knew of Simon and Kim!
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My vet doesn't seem to know them either aha.

Wiebke said:
No, I have been on several train journeys that have lasted well over 3 hours (and with a delay actually took over 4 hours). I have met somebody at the Cat&Rabbit from Edinburgh driving 8 hours down and then 8 hours back with their dental guinea pig in one day...
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Okay that's a relief, I think I'll have to get some kind of plan together to go. If he has an operation I'll probably stay over night or something as well... I need to organise!
 
Just make an appt to see Simon or Kim. When you call to make the appt you’ll be asked if your piggy has been seen elsewhere and they’ll request the clinical notes from the other practice. If you come by train I’ll probably be able to pick you up at station and take you to the practice. X
 
furryfriends (TEAS) said:
Just make an appt to see Simon or Kim. When you call to make the appt you’ll be asked if your piggy has been seen elsewhere and they’ll request the clinical notes from the other practice. If you come by train I’ll probably be able to pick you up at station and take you to the practice. X
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For sure, I presume I'll have to do a couple of appointments before any kind of operation in any case?

Oh thank you! That would be fab if it weren't too much trouble. It would certainly save us getting lost, I'm naff and Iggy can't read google maps :))
 
furryfriends (TEAS) said:
Once you’ve sorted it I’ll pop it in diary :-)
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Thanks :) I'll try to see what kind of availability they have this week which I'm aware will probably be too late notice but if that's the case we'll find our way I'm sure :)

Luckily I've got holiday to use up so I've taken some time off and I'm determined to get this sorted once and for all! X
 
I think you are doing the very best thing for Iggy. A second opinion with a specialist is definitely the way to go. Just a shame it’s a logistical challenge for you, but thank you to @furryfriends (TEAS) for offering to collect you at the station that should help reduce the stress for you at the Northampton end. I hope you can get some answers for Iggy.
 
Cavy Kung-Fu said:
Thanks :) I'll try to see what kind of availability they have this week which I'm aware will probably be too late notice but if that's the case we'll find our way I'm sure :)

Luckily I've got holiday to use up so I've taken some time off and I'm determined to get this sorted once and for all! X
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I’m around all this week so let me know what they say tomorrow x
 
you are going to the best place,only an MRI scan can show tissue damage,that is from a human prospective !ive had ten of my own guinea pigs neutered,luckily not had any problems.it is an exotic vet that operated on all of mine.fortunatley he has a keen interest in guinea pigs and sees many.just his bed side manner can be abrupt,but he is excellent with surgery.simon is excellent and operated on my Jerry when a local vet wanted to PTS.XX
 
Thanks guys, your support is amazing :) x

Yes I was thinking an MRI but I don't know how it works for a teeny pig! Yes I'm sure neutering isn't bad in normal cases, I would trust my vet to do it in the future.
 
So I've got 10am for tomorrow, I'm bricking it haha. Looking at the trains if I catch the 5:40am train it will get me to Northampton by 8:40am. I'm flinching at the £85 for travel right now :))
 
furryfriends (TEAS) said:
I can pick you up at Northampton station around 9 am. I’ll do my pet care visits first (I’m a pet sitter) and then head to station. I’ll message you my phone no. xx
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Thanks so much, you're a life saver! Makes the finding part of the trip a lot less stressful! It will be lovely to meet you as well! :) xx
 
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