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Swollen Genitals

Lady Kelly said:
Just looked it up. Its Ross Machin thats the specialist Meet The Hinckley Vet Team | Vets4Pets this is where my current vets refer to now if its outside of their expertise, they used to refer to Craig at Chine House in Sileby
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Are they experienced with dentals as that is the main issue at the moment.She wants to eat but is really struggling x
 
Gem789 said:
Are they experienced with dentals as that is the main issue at the moment.She wants to eat but is really struggling x
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Sorry I have no clue about the dental work. When I've needed dental I have travelled down the motorway to Simon
 
@furryfriends (TEAS) .Sorry to bother you but I just wanted to know if from your experience that teeth issues can cause pain because just looking at my pig I can see she's in pain and really fed up even though I'm giving metacam twice a day so I wondered whether that would be down to her teeth being overgrown or from the possible mass that my local vets said she has x
 
@Gem789 Teeth problems can cause pain. The teeth could be cutting into her mouth, or she may have ulcers.

So either, or both could be causing it.

Can you call you local vet to see if they will increase the Metacam dose?
 
Jaycey said:
@Gem789 Teeth problems can cause pain. The teeth could be cutting into her mouth, or she may have ulcers.

So either, or both could be causing it.

Can you call you local vet to see if they will increase the Metacam dose?
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My local vet didn't even want to prescribe it.He said I should think about having her put to sleep and said metacam wouldn't help.I had to practically beg for it.
 
Gem789 said:
My local vet didn't even want to prescribe it.He said I should think about having her put to sleep and said metacam wouldn't help.I had to practically beg for it.
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That's terrible. I've experienced a vet like that. It's really not helpful at all encountering someone so pessimistic.

If you really think she needs more you could try ringing the out of hours emergency vet for advice. They might be able to advise.

Or you could try ringing Cat and Rabbit tomorrow for advice

If not, you're doing your very best. Keep her comfortable and feed and water her as needed and see what Kim thinks at the appointment. Kim is fab so she'll do the best for your piggy.
 
Jaycey said:
That's terrible. I've experienced a vet like that. It's really not helpful at all encountering someone so pessimistic.

If you really think she needs more you could try ringing the out of hours emergency vet for advice. They might be able to advise.

Or you could try ringing Cat and Rabbit tomorrow for advice

If not, you're doing your very best. Keep her comfortable and feed and water her as needed and see what Kim thinks at the appointment. Kim is fab so she'll do the best for your piggy.
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Thanks, I think I will call the cat and rabbit clinic tomorrow to see if I can give a bit more as she looks really down and in pain.She also keeps grinding her teeth.
I'd never seen that vet before and was quite disappointed with him to be honest.I agree Kim is fab, she was great with my late Sam when he was ill.
 
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Here is a picture of her taken just now, she has gradually lost weight over the last 6 months or so but I assumed she was older than what I'd been told.The photo doesn't show just how skinny she's got.
 
On my way to the vets now, getting the bus to Northampton then the bus to Duston from there.I'm dreading what they will say.
 
furryfriends (TEAS) said:
Keeping everything crossed that Simon will be able to help. x
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He examined her and found a small bladder stone which he pulled out and he did her teeth and the nurse injected fluids as she was dehydrated.Simon said her kidneys felt strange and I said is there a way to test their function and he said a blood test but wouldn't do it yet as it would finish her off.As a bladder stone was found, do I need to change her diet? x
 
For now I wouldn't go changing diet, but would want to get her eating and putting a bit of weight on. Did Simon say her teeth were particularly bad? Just removing the urethral stone will help make her feel better and hopefully she may start to eat a little more as she will feel less uncomfortable xx
 
Gem789 said:
My 4 year old(if her age was correct when I took her on)female guinea pig appears to have swollen genitals.She is still eating but has been loosing weight.I have been syringe feeding and giving metacam for the time being.She has a look in her eyes which makes me think she's in pain.Ill be ringing my local vets in the morning although they're not cavy savvy I'm hoping they can help.Ive been away for 2 weeks and came back Saturday evening and my friend who was feeding the pigs noticed she seemed lighter but didn't notice the genital swelling so not sure how long this has been a problem for.Does anyone have any ideas on what could be the problem?
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Have a look at the vet locator, they are all savvy vets. Hopefully you will find someone there.
 
furryfriends (TEAS) said:
For now I wouldn't go changing diet, but would want to get her eating and putting a bit of weight on. Did Simon say her teeth were particularly bad? Just removing the urethral stone will help make her feel better and hopefully she may start to eat a little more as she will feel less uncomfortable xx
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He just said they were long.Yes I hope she'll feel more comfortable now.Thanks for the advice.My main priority is getting her to eat again x
 
furryfriends (TEAS) said:
How does she seem now? Make sure you get as much syringe food into her to build up her strength now xx
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I'm still on the bus bk to daventry but will start with the syringe feeding as soon as I get bk.I went to tescos and bought some fruit and veg and she's much more interested in it than before and is trying to eat but is still struggling x
 
Ooo the poor little lady, glad to hear she is seeming more interested in food though, always a good sign. She's lucky to have such a dedicated owner in you
 
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