• Discussions taking place within this forum are intended for the purpose of assisting you in discussing options with your vet. Any other use of advice given here is done so at your risk, is solely your responsibility and not that of this forum or its owner. Before posting it is your responsibility you abide by this Statement

What on earth is this?

I've heard that some vets (only in the US?) are starting to do cyst capsule removal using just a local. This obviously depends on the location of the cyst and temperament of the pig. Is this maybe worth asking about?
 
Having a bit of a meltdown here and hoping for some guidance and reassurance 🥺
So my vet was happy with how clean and healthy the skin was looking so advised to stop flushing and see if it would start to heal. I kind of ignored this a little and continued to flush but with far less solution at a time. This morning however it is clear that the puss is still forming and so I’m upping the flushing again and starting to accept that she will need surgery 😭 I don’t really understand though what needs to be removed and where it is, given the fact granulation tissue has formed. Also would the wound need to be fully closed after as I can’t see enough skin to close? 💔 I’m worried sick
 
I’m afraid I have no advice but from looking at your photos, it definitely looks better than the first photos.

I’m sorry that Brownie didn’t wake up from surgery, I understand your concerns.

But remember that Poppy is a different guinea pig and lump removal is a fairly straight forward op.

Poppy is beautiful and I am thinking of you both x
 
I’m sorry it’s taking time to heal. My Pepper was on a six week course of antibiotics when he had his abscess.

Is she still on the antibiotics? As there is still infection/pus she will still need antibiotics. Your vet can advise of how they will perform any surgery. Sending hugs to you and healing vibes to Poppy ❤️
 
Heather B said:
She’s still on baytril, I don’t know if there’s a better one? She can’t have Zithromax
Click to expand...
That’s a shame. Baytril did nothing for Pepper. Maybe she needs a longer course of Baytril or you could ask your vets their thoughts on another antibiotic. I know sometimes two are used together for stubborn infections. Good luck.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top