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What Would You Do In My Position?

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Silly me forgot about the clocks going back when I give Milan his antibiotic so he's had it an hour early! I've not overdosed him have I :(
 
But could he still have had yesterday's dose of antibiotics in his system? Eurgh, I'm so silly! I just thought oh it's time for mils meds now and just didn't think until afterwards that it was really 3pm :hb:
 
Please don't worry! If you think about how a GP prescribes antibiotics for humans you will see you're being much more strict even with forgetting the time change than most people.. They usually ask to take them say 3 or 4 times a day, spaced as evenly as possible, and have always been happy with me fitting those doses, when my son has needed medication, into the 12 hours he is awake during the day, with a whole 12 hour gap. I'm sure he will be absolutely fine :)
 
Does anyone know how long pro c probiotic lasts once mixed with water? I've been mixing with water an hour after their antibiotics and letting them have a good drink! They love it and really do drink a lot of it. I was wondering whether I could add an extra bottle to their cages with pro c in for overnight but unsure whether it lasts this long? It doesn't say on the back of the tub..
 
Personally I don't add it to water bottles as it can make them slimy. I make a little up as I go & syringe them about 0.2 ml at a time, they can have as much as they like :)
 
furryfriends (TEAS) said:
I put it in water bottles but always put two on the cage, One with and one without, so they have a choice. The one with always goes quicker.
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Does it have a pleasant taste? I've either sprinkled it on food (no one has objected) or mixed it and syringed it (again no objections) so I guess it doesn't taste bad, but I've never considered they may actually enjoy it!
 
My two love it too! I did start by syringing it mixed with water after antibiotic but when I realised how much they loved it, I added it to the bottle and just let them drink it as they do have a good drink of it! But I would like to add an extra bottle of it to the cage over night but wasn't sure if it would go off after a few hours?
 
Sian25 said:
My two love it too! I did start by syringing it mixed with water after antibiotic but when I realised how much they loved it, I added it to the bottle and just let them drink it as they do have a good drink of it! But I would like to add an extra bottle of it to the cage over night but wasn't sure if it would go off after a few hours?
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I must admit, the information on the packet ( and website ) isn't very helpful. I suppose we must assume that, as there are instructions on the packaging to add it to drinking water , it won't do any harm if left in a bottle overnight ?
 
I thought the same @PiggyOwner

So Milan and Hugo are supposed to be going into the vets tomorrow for their lance and will be staying overnight.. Only problem is that Hugo is due his antibiotic at 9.15pm at night. Will there be someone there to give him it?
 
Sian25 said:
I thought the same @PiggyOwner

So Milan and Hugo are supposed to be going into the vets tomorrow for their lance and will be staying overnight.. Only problem is that Hugo is due his antibiotic at 9.15pm at night. Will there be someone there to give him it?
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I'm sure there will be . Don't forget to take his medication in with you.
 
VickiA said:
Does it have a pleasant taste? I've either sprinkled it on food (no one has objected) or mixed it and syringed it (again no objections) so I guess it doesn't taste bad, but I've never considered they may actually enjoy it!
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They love the taste! X
 
Beautiful photos @Sian25.

Please try not to worry too much. In the last few weeks Violet had a spay there and stayed overnight for pain relief and was absolutely fine. Connie has had X-rays and skin scrapes under anaesthetics and was fine. There are specialist exotics nurses who really understand and care about the piggies as well as the vets. Sending you and the boys good wishes for today.
 
The boys are coming home today!

I don't know where the receptionist got it from but the vet said they will be ready later on. I'm picking them up at 6! They have both come round okay after their anaesthetics etc.

I couldn't really hear what the vet said on the phone but I did hear her mention putting honey on the wounds? Does anyone have any tips for after care once abscesses have been lanced?
 
:nod:That's great news :nod:

I know honey is used in healing humans but not heard of it on piggies. My Father in law used Manuka honey for healing purposes. @furryfriends (TEAS) @Wiebke may know more about the use in piggies.

Can I suggest you make a list of any questions you have before you go to collect the boys. The vet nurse can then go through them with you or consult with the vet if you need to while you are there. I find that's the best way of not forgetting anything.
 
I've just found a thread @VickiA about using it on guinea pigs and @Abi_nurse has said on that thread that they have used it at her practise.

After the eye cream from neuter op was left on Hugo's ear it come up in a lump.. I asked Molly at my next visit what it could be. She just looked at it and said 'probably a blood blister, we will leave it alone'.. Sara rang me before and said that is too an abscess!

I'm trying to think of questions but can't think of many. She said on the phone to bed them on newspaper to stop fibres but is this necessary? I would feel mean with them having to sleep on newspaper
 
Sian25 said:
The boys are coming home today!

I don't know where the receptionist got it from but the vet said they will be ready later on. I'm picking them up at 6! They have both come round okay after their anaesthetics etc.

I couldn't really hear what the vet said on the phone but I did hear her mention putting honey on the wounds? Does anyone have any tips for after care once abscesses have been lanced?
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Manuka honey is used for healing by some. You still need to let a lanced abscess heal from the inside out to prevent a comeback.
I would recommend to ask to speak to the vet and the subsequent treatment when you pick up your boys, but it is certainly good news!
 
I was given Manuka honey for Eliza's wound. It worked really well although can be messy.

I echo what others have said to try and schedule an appointment with Molly to try and find out where things have gone wrong. Not just with the abscesses but also with the bad experience you received during aftercare when Molly wasn't available.

Clearly something has gone wrong somewhere and I think this should be addressed as it could help prevent it from happening to others in the future. I don't necessarily mean with the actual neauters but with all the problems and stress you have been subjected too.

I am glad your boys are doing well x
 
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