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Theo has been diagnosed with Lymphoma- how much fluid retention is normal?

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Theo is a poor wee soul. Ive came to accept he may be passing soon. It started as mites on Tuesday....only slight balding. Now today he has worse mites, lessions(after invermectin treatment) and a fluid filled ching and fluid round the sides of his armpits. He's still eating his veggies although he's getting more and more fluid retention. And also less and less active.
Ive put a little tuba grip bandage to stop the scratching.

Tested his urine, loads of protein, so I assume now, his kidneys are under strain.
He's booked in for a GA, aspirate of the lump and bloods on Monday. But given the fluid has increased, I am unsure whether to even put him through this and just phone the emergency vet and see how I can keep him more comfortable. Possibly steriods and diretic. Does anyone think that these were of any use?

I'm coming to terms with the bad news but I just dont want him to be him.
 
I've used Furosemide successfully with Stella, who we thought had heart failure, for over a year.

I'm sorry that your piggie is so poorly. You are coming close to the time when you will need to make a decision about his quality of life. I always find that having an honest conversation with the vet about the benefits/potential discomfort of any treatment is always worth doing. I ask the question "is this kind?". But it's never easy - I'm now asking myself if I let Guiness go too soon with her abcess and weight loss, but no doubt if I'd waited and tried surgery I would have wondered if I'd kept her going too long. What ever decision you make know that you are doing your best for him.

Paula
 
Apart from the huge swellings, he's surprisingly bright! He's still eating, drinking and brrrrrr-ing at his wives. I think the vet visit took it out of him a little as he seems brighter today. I'm begginning to think a little more rationally now as well which is good x
 
So sorry to hear about Theo. I recently lost a piggie to lymphoma. Jasmine was treated with steroids but I am not sure they were very helpful in her case. However, I think anything is worth a try.

Sending lots of love to you and Theo.
 
GOOD LUCK WITH LITTLE THEO XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX


Whee will have all paws and fingers crossed for darling Theo x>>x>>x>>
 
I always find that having an honest conversation with the vet about the benefits/potential discomfort of any treatment is always worth doing. I ask the question "is this kind?".
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I phoned the vet before he operated. I decided to go ahead. He said at this stage we need to know what were dealing with so we can give the best treatment to keep him comfortable whatever is wrong. He did say theres a 20-25% we will find out its not Lymphoma. But unless we do bloods we wont know whats causing what and how to treat. Also if hes bad, how bad and we need to know to do whats best for him.

He got the blood and the biopsy and he came round ok so now its just a waiting game.:0.

I just cant bear the thought of loosing him.

I do have to say a huge thank you to flinstones for taking him to the vet though. I cant thank her enough!
 
Glad I could be of service Theo is a very special little man, I'm amazed at how well he looks considering what's going on it just goes to show how hardy he is :). You did the right thing doing the necessary test's if he where my pig I would do exactly the same.

We wuv you Theo! x>>x>>x>>x>>x>>x
 
Unfortunatly my wee soldier nEeded to be PTs. He tried so hard for his mummy but the disease was stronger. I stayed with him to his very last breath. He felt no pain.
Goodnight my precious precious wee man. There is no other pig like you. You were one in a million, so loyal and caring. You were my best friend for so long.
I will never forget *. Mummy knows your up bossing everyone about up there. Love you always and forever Xxxxxxxxx
 
I'm so very sorry to hear this - I know how special he was to you.

I'm sending love and sympathy.

RIP dear Theo.
 
Sue G said:
I'm so very sorry to hear this - I know how special he was to you.

I'm sending love and sympathy.

RIP dear Theo.
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He was, he was so incredibly special to me. My brother who has learning difficulties and has never lived with Theo was upset all weekend because of him. He made an impression on everyone he met. He was one in a million and deep and painfully missed.
 
Oh honey, only just caught this thread, I am so sorry sweetie, you did all you could, he knows how loved and special he was.

Sleep Tight gorgeous Theo x
 
Oh no, Really sorry you have lost your special little boy. Really, really sorry. *huge hugs*

RIP Theo
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Oh Hazel, so sorry to hear your sad news. I was just thinking of Theo the other day, wondering how he was doing.

Popcorn free brave soldier, munch on endless dandelions. Gone but never forgotten :(

Kate, Neve and all the girls xxxxx
 
I'm really sorry to hear this Hazel and, having had lymphoma piggies myself, understand the stress and heartbreak accompanying this horrible disease. You did everything you could and had to make some very brave decisions along the way. I am sure Theo knows how much his mummy loved him and how very special he was.

Rest in peace now dear little Theo - the monster can no longer hurt you.

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Pebble said:
I'm really sorry to hear this Hazel and, having had lymphoma piggies myself, understand the stress and heartbreak accompanying this horrible disease. You did everything you could and had to make some very brave decisions along the way. I am sure Theo knows how much his mummy loved him and how very special he was.

Rest in peace now dear little Theo - the monster can no longer hurt you.

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It really is a monster, a dreadful dreadful disease. He would still eat veggies by hand but was just declining. He had so much fluid and terrible fungal and he was just simply miserable.
It concerns me how many piggies are getting it now a days though.
 
To put your mind at rest - I don;t think there is an increase in the disease occurrence in outbred (ie pet) piggies. It;s just that its only now vets are becoming more cavy savvy and knowing what to look for....and there are better diagnostic tests on the market and more vets are prepared to prescribe off-license drugs to manage clinical symptoms such as the fluid issues.

In the past pet guinea pigs would have been given baytril for "an infection" and died and the vet probably wouldn;t have been any the wiser.

The only scientific data available untill recently has been on laboratory "genetically identical" guinea pigs of certain strains. Guinea pigs in the lab didn;t seem to develop lymphoma (or any other cancers) and had higher levels of a particular biochemical. One of the main cancer treatments for lymphoma in animals- L-asparaginase - was the result. Go figure!

Sending you lots of hugs - it is a horrible disease and you made the right decision.


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