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Smelly wound

DebbieB1971

DebbieB1971

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Hi, my guinea pig, Daisy, had a big cyst removed near her neck several months ago. There is still a bit of puss in the scar/wound. It is really smelly. What can I do to make it not smelly and heal better. She is 7 years old and doing really well.
Thanks
Debbie x
 
It sounds as if another trip to the vet is needed.
If there is pus and smell it’s possible an abscess is forming but we cannot make a diagnosis on the forum.

A vet can help you to deal with the wound and treat as needed.

7 is a great age - she’s obviously well loved and cared for.
It would be lovely to see pictures.
Welcome to the forum
 
Awwwwwwwww thank you very much. Her name is daisy, 7 years old, brown face,. Brown bum and a spikey hair do. Lol. She is a happy and spoilt little girl x
 
DebbieB1971 said:
Hi, my guinea pig, Daisy, had a big cyst removed near her neck several months ago. There is still a bit of puss in the scar/wound. It is really smelly. What can I do to make it not smelly and heal better. She is 7 years old and doing really well.
Thanks
Debbie x
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Hi!
Please see a vet. It sounds like an abscess, which should never be taken lightly. Burst abscesses have a very strong and distinctive smell which you can never mistake for anything else once you have come across one.

She will need an antibiotic to help clear it as well as daily flushing and getting as much pus out for as long as possible to allow the abscess to heal from the inside out. Every little speck of infection that is left in one of the pouches can restart the abscess and make it come back worse than ever.
 
DebbieB1971 said:
Hi. My poor little girl died this evening. I am absolutely heartbroken, I can't stop crying 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
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BIG HUGS

I am very sorry for your loss! Was she ill or did it come out of the blue?

Please take the time to read these guides here. You will hopefully find them very helpful in the coming days and weeks as you go through the grieving process. Please give yourself time and be kind with yourself.
Human Bereavement: Grieving, Coping and Support Links for Guinea Pig Owners and Their Children
Looking After a Bereaved Guinea Pig
 
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