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Thank you so much Suzygp

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Thank you for that advice. Amina kept trying to lick her stitches which made me shudder as it must have been so painful. She did not like it and tried to get away. I think she wants to be alone as she does not move from the cabin.
 
piggyfan said:
Thank you for that advice. Amina kept trying to lick her stitches which made me shudder as it must have been so painful. She did not like it and tried to get away. I think she wants to be alone as she does not move from the cabin.
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Do you have any spare C&C grids that you could use to block her off a bit? Other piggies can lick/nibble at stitches :...

It'd also solve the food stealing problem, you can monitor her urine and faeces too.
 
I do but when she stays in the cabin nobody comes near her. Only when I first put her back. She is doing great poohs. They are healthy as usual. I know other piggies can lick stitches which is why she is avoiding them. At the same time I do not want her to be lonely. She is the head and they are all so quiet without her.
 
Oh bless the little soul, I have to say I agree with Amanda I would be concerned about the risk of infection if the other pigs lick her stitches.

I do hope this is the last of her issues you and Marble have been though so much. x
 
Thank you. She just came out and had some nuggets which is wonderful. I am hoping she is getting stronger.
 
It sounds to me as if she's doing alright - it can take some time even to properly shake off the anaesthetic, and if she's taking some food (and pooping properly) that is good. These next few days might be hard work for you if you have to keep making sure she's not lying in her wee, etc., but as each day passes, she'll be getting stronger.

Are you able to syringe water into her, or is she drinking by herself?
 
Matthew gave her a few drops of water this morning. I made the critical care watery to get more liquid into her. She is actually out this minute eating nuggets which is such good news. I am so pleased.
 
Thank you for the update on Marble I had been wondering how she was.

I really hope she starts to feel better soon

xx
 
Marble had a check up today. She is very bloated and her stomach is dragging on the floor which means she is walking with a limp. She also has a skin infection on her stomach. The vet gave her an injection for pain relief but it was so awful as she made such a loud scream like she was in agony. I almost cried as I felt so bad for her. She is so precious and tiny and I felt the vet was rough. I did not like him. I have never seen him before and hope I never do again. I have to rub cream into her belly twice a week. She is also on baytril each day and twice a day she has to take something for the bloat. My poor little girl is going through so much.
 
they warned me that piggys scream really loud with injections as their necks have so many nerve endings there
our little piggy only made a little squek
glad to hear your little piggy is doing ok
 
Cameo would squeal (literally screaming!) before the needle even touched her! Pigs are pretty vocal anyway, as we all know!

Hope she's feeling better soon, poor little lady!
 
I have just come back from the vets. I took Marble out of the cage and noticed on one hand her usually black hand was red raw with open wounds. I paniced and called the vet. I rushed her over and on examination her poor front leg has a gap in the fur with raw skin and her feet are all swollen. She was totally fine at four when I last held her and she was seen by a vet today who would have noticed something wrong. I cannot believe this has happened and so quickly. I told the vet it must be urine scald but she did not think it could be. She did say I should use vet bed and not fleece from now on though. They are keeping my little girl in over night to flush her wounds and monitor her. I do not understand how something so severe could happen so fast.
 
Oh no poor little marble - sending healing vibes. She has been through more than enought you did the right thing taking her into the vets. X
 
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I have just come back from the vets. I took Marble out of the cage and noticed on one hand her usually black hand was red raw with open wounds. I paniced and called the vet. I rushed her over and on examination her poor front leg has a gap in the fur with raw skin and her feet are all swollen. She was totally fine at four when I last held her and she was seen by a vet today who would have noticed something wrong. I cannot believe this has happened and so quickly. I told the vet it must be urine scald but she did not think it could be. She did say I should use vet bed and not fleece from now on though. They are keeping my little girl in over night to flush her wounds and monitor her. I do not understand how something so severe could happen so fast.
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Do you have any vet bed? If not I can send you some. I have some unused, still in the packaging. Call it an early birthday present ;)
 
Oh thank you so much Amanda. That would be lovely. They are keeping her in today again! They said they have not managed to treat her yet. I guess they are short staffed but I miss her so much
 
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Good luck with the exam my friend.
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Thanks. I'm now at the point where if I don't know it now, I'm never going to know it!

I've packaged it up (there's quite a bit, do what you want with it, I'm not using vet bed any more!). It's not very exciting, it's this one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VET-BEDDI...4?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Dogs&hash=item1c1e9f6542 and it's (I think!) 1m x 1.5m but it's easy to cut to size and stuff.

There's also a letter in the package that I was going to send today, the envelope is bright pink so I'm sure you won't miss it!
 
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Thanks. I'm now at the point where if I don't know it now, I'm never going to know it!

I've packaged it up (there's quite a bit, do what you want with it, I'm not using vet bed any more!). It's not very exciting, it's this one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VET-BEDDI...4?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Dogs&hash=item1c1e9f6542 and it's (I think!) 1m x 1.5m but it's easy to cut to size and stuff.

There's also a letter in the package that I was going to send today, the envelope is bright pink so I'm sure you won't miss it!
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It's on it's way :)
 
She is still at the vets. They will not let her come home as she is not eating. They said she had just five pellets and two cabbage leaves. She is having pain killer injections and they are syringe feeding her. I miss her so much.
 
piggyfan said:
She is still at the vets. They will not let her come home as she is not eating. They said she had just five pellets and two cabbage leaves. She is having pain killer injections and they are syringe feeding her. I miss her so much.
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It's the best place for her. They'll be able to feed her throughout the night which is incredibly difficult and stressful when you're so emotionally attached.
 
Yes you are right. I just cannot believe when her ovaries were removed she was totally fine and I thought that was a more stressful operation. I really hope she can come home tomorrow.
 
Big hugs from me and all the piggles here - sending all our thoughts for Marble.

Suzy x
 
I was all ready to collect Marble today when the vet called and said she has been on a wheat heat pad and it has caused a burn on her leg. She now has to be treated for that. She is on pain relief and has to have the burn dressed. They said she will likely be in over the weekend. I cannot believe this. My poor little baby has been in since Monday.
 
I am SO sorry to hear this - surely that shouldn't have happened at the vets? Poor little girl, she's been through so much already. I'm sending healing thoughts for her, and hugs to you.

This is so awful for you.
 
I know this should not have happened. I do not understand how they could have let this happen. I feel angry with them but I do not know what I can do. I just want her home now.
 
:( oh gosh! Poor Marble, surely that shouldn't have happened? Firstly it shouldn't have been so hot that she could burn herself and secondly if she's not moving about then they should have moved her off it? I've never heard of wheat heat pads for piggies, poor little girl, I can see why you want her home, big hugs x
 
I agree with you. It is terrible. She had a wound on her leg with exposed skin so maybe she was just so sensitive to the heat. I am not sure. It is awful and they are saying she cannot come home until Monday which is so far away.
 
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