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Thank you so much Suzygp

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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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Oops didnt mean to thank, stupid phone!

Hope she's feeling better soon!
 
Poor little marble, she really has been through the wars bless her.

If the vets have caused the burn on her leg then make sure they pay to treat it, plus the additional fees for hospitalisation.

Unfortunately giving guinea pigs injections is just awful. I used to work at a vets and they really do squeal, I think they have fairly thick and sensitive skin so it does cause them a lot of discomfort. :(

I really hope little Marble is home with you soon

xxxxx
 
Her bandage has been taken off as she kept biting it. Her leg is weeping and she is still on pain relief so will not be coming home today. She has been in a week now. :( Thank you for asking about her.
 
I know. I just want her home. I cannot wait to hold her. I really feel a part of me is missing.
 
piggyfan said:
I know. I just want her home. I cannot wait to hold her. I really feel a part of me is missing.
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You could see if you could arrange a visit?

We allow owners to have visits with their pets that have been in for a while during the week. It has to be booked in advance as you have to have a nurse with you, but it's worth a try?
 
Good plan. I was going to but Matthew kept saying I would get too upset I could not take her home and the site of the drip would be upsetting.
 
The vet called me this morning to say Marble's leg is severely infected. He said he was thinking of amputating! I got upset and he said if I come in he will talk to me. I came in and he said he had spoken to an expert who said it was possible to remove the infected tissues and take a sample of the culture so that it could be investigated. I was able to see Marble. It felt so amazing to hold her. She made a little noise and snuggled into me. When the vet tried to stroke her she butted him away. They are trying to feed her carrots and broccoli even though I told them she does not like it. I said I will bring in vegetables myself. She has lost a lot of weight. Her leg looks awful. It is swollen and there is a huge hole in her leg.

She has had an anastetic and had the tissues removed. It was more infected then they first thought. She is resting now. The problem is she will not feed herself and they have to syringe feed her every four hours. She will only eat hay if they feed it too. I am going to see her tomorrow with parsley which is her favourite and hopefully I can spend some time with her.
 
It is awful as she is in so much pain they have had to increase her pain relief. :(
 
Aww no! Poor little Marble and poor you!

At least they let you have a visit, sounds like she liked that! Well done on you for being strong too, we all know how difficult it is!

The good news is that if they do decide they need to amputate, piggies can cope really well with only 3 legs. It also means that they can stop the infection spreading further into her body which is obviously really important.

Hopefully though, it won't come to that, and they'll be able to test the infected tissue and work out the best antibiotic for the job. At least she's getting a good dose of pain relief.

It might really help if you take in some of her favourite foods. Pigs are stubborn about what foods they like and don't like at the best of times, never mind when they're poorly!

Thinking of the pair of you (and the rest of the girlies!)

x
 
:( poor little dear! I bet she feels so much better after seeing her mummy though. Sending her my healing vibes, big hugs this must be really difficult for you, i'm glad you're able to go and see her again tomorrow x
 
Thanks Amanda. I have heard that piggies cope well with three legs but she only has one eye so I do not want her to have more difficulties. I know she is in great hands but I just want her home. It was so hard to let her go after holding her. I brought her teddy but they said best not to give it to her as it could have germs. Everything has to be very clean and washed everyday.
 
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:( poor little dear! I bet she feels so much better after seeing her mummy though. Sending her my healing vibes, big hugs this must be really difficult for you, i'm glad you're able to go and see her again tomorrow x
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Thank you. I hope they let me see her. They said they will if they are not busy.
 
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Thanks Amanda. I have heard that piggies cope well with three legs but she only has one eye so I do not want her to have more difficulties. I know she is in great hands but I just want her home. It was so hard to let her go after holding her. I brought her teddy but they said best not to give it to her as it could have germs. Everything has to be very clean and washed everyday.
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They're pretty adaptable little animals considering. With one eye and 3 legs she'd make a great pirate pig :))

Make sure you update us tomorrow on how she's doing. Hopefully some parsley will perk her up a little bit, nothing like your favourite food when you're feeling rough!
 
OMG!

What rock have I been hiding under not to see this thread mallethead:(

How horrible for you and poor little Marble, I cannot believe whats been happening :(

I'm so sorry I have missed this piggyfan, I really hope that things improve and you can bring her home soon xoxo
 
So sorry you've had to go through all of this, I do hope these vets will be footing all of your bills seeing as it's their fault. Do you still feel fairly confident with them or would you consider travelling to somewhere like Northampton to see Simon Maddock as he's so highly thought of in the piggie community?
(((((HUGE ENORMOUS HUGS))))) for you. x
:laluot_29: loads of healing vibes for Marble :laluot_29:
 
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So sorry you've had to go through all of this, I do hope these vets will be footing all of your bills seeing as it's their fault. Do you still feel fairly confident with them or would you consider travelling to somewhere like Northampton to see Simon Maddock as he's so highly thought of in the piggie community?
(((((HUGE ENORMOUS HUGS))))) for you. x
:laluot_29: loads of healing vibes for Marble :laluot_29:
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The vet who is seeing her is great. They are Blue Cross and are a charity. I really appreciate all they have done for her. I think this was an infection that she may have caught when she went in to have her eye removed. The vet is so caring with her and that means a lot to me. Thank you for your kind words.
 
That poor little girl is going through so much at the moment, but I'm glad your vet is good and you have confidence in them. Also, I'm glad you've been able to see her, I'm sure that will have done her good.
 
I'm glad you feel confident with them, it's awful when you're unsure about them and your piglets are sick ( I had this with our old vets and Mr M and am still kicking myself for not finding another vet sooner) I didn't mean to worry you. Hope she gets through all of this fairly quickly so that you can have her back a.s.a.p. x
 
I went to see Marble today. She had been given gas so they could change the dressing of her leg without pain. Her little leg was all bandaged up and she could not walk and was limping. I held her and fed her some parsley which she ate. Then she nibbled me to put her back so she could sleep. She was feeling so tired and weak.

The nurse said she has now decided to get guinea pigs as she loves Marble. Another nurse came in and said she is so sweet and a pleasure to care for. It was lovely to hear my little girl so well loved and cared for. I just miss her so much and want her back.
 
Awww, (((((hugs))))). It sounds like they're taking good care of her and she's stolen their hearts. :laluot_29: :laluot_29:
 
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