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What Would You Do In My Position?

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I wouldn't worry too much, I think she does spays on females by removing the ovaries through the sides, I read that somewhere. She obviously does the castration of boys in a different way :) Keep a close eye on him & if the swelling doesn't go down, get him checked tomorrow. Furryfriend's piggy probably had Simon do his op & Simon is the neatest surgeon around! I joked with him once that if I ever needed a face lift would he do it lol :D
 
Just the one incision. Oh gosh, I hope they will be okay :( I'm beginning to think it was a bad decision
 
Poppy'sMum said:
@furryfriends (TEAS) do you think she has drawn them up internally through his abdomen? That has made my eyes water just thinking about it !
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I have only ever had piggies neutered by Simon and he does a tiny incision either side that is sutured with one stitch. The op takes about 5 mins in total and we have never had a post neuter issue. I am really not understanding what has been done here, but there may be more ways of neutering than I am aware of. xx
 
Sian25 said:
Just the one incision. Oh gosh, I hope they will be okay :( I'm beginning to think it was a bad decision
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Not a bad decision and they will be fine with the correct aftercare. If you feel any possible abscess/infection is brewing, then get them seen before the post-op check.

To be absolutely honest, the wounds aren't the easiest on the eye, but then I am also used to Simon's finely honed skills.
 
I wonder if she does it like that to avoid the possibility of abscesses? @Sian25 keep an eye on the swelling, if it doesn't go down or becomes red & inflamed then you need to get him seen sooner than Friday. Did she give you antibiotics for them both? Which one?
 
That lump won't be infection, it's too early, it's a fluid build up because of the trauma caused by the incision, just like if a human had the op. If you look at the pic of Furryfriend's skinny boy, his testicle on the right is swollen slightly more than the other side, I don't know if Simon removes the testes through the incisions, I assume he does :) My vet gives antibiotics for a few days afterwards, just in case. I am sure yours will be fine :) I can't believe we're having this conversation about boy's bits lol :D
 
There are two ways to neuter boars, one is the classical two incisions, one in each groin, the other is a single mid line incision and they draw the testes up and out. Theoretically as the wound is higher and further away from the anus, there is less chance of infection. I am sure they will do just fine xx
 
Also, as Hugo isn't himself, can I give him poop soup with milans poo or is Milan not classed as 'healthy' enough after his op?
 
I'm so glad they are both home again. Just be vigilant and try not to worry too much (easier said than done). Molly does give higher doses of metacam than some other vets so it sounds right to me - just reduce down after a couple of days as they start to move around easier. Violet had a spay last week with ovaries removed through her sides (not by Molly but by another exotics vet) and had a high dose of metacam for the first few days.
 
Cookie was on similar dose of Metacam after her op to control pain also. If you are worried regarding the look of the stitched area just give the vets a ring tomorrow. x
 
@VickiA yes I have critical care. He is eating from my hand but otherwise hiding. He is normally quite a timid piggy anyway so I think he's just a bit shook up but if he's not eating by himself in the next hour I will give critical care. He has ate quite a few nuggets from my hand and bits of hay too, he just doesn't fancy coming our of his hidey just yet.. Bless him
 
I wish I lived closer to the vets.. Obviously if need be I will take him straight there but will try not to unless needed. Vets is an hour drive away and Hugo gets very scared easily, the last thing I want is to stress him further
 
I think as long as he's eating, just put food, hay and pellets near him in his hidey so he doesn't have to venture out. Poor little fellow is probably going to be A bit wary for a while!
 
Sian25 said:
@VickiA yes I have critical care. He is eating from my hand but otherwise hiding. He is normally quite a timid piggy anyway so I think he's just a bit shook up but if he's not eating by himself in the next hour I will give critical care. He has ate quite a few nuggets from my hand and bits of hay too, he just doesn't fancy coming our of his hidey just yet.. Bless him
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@furryfriends (TEAS) suggested mushed up pellets to us when one of our girls refused CC. They work a treat so can recommend that if the CC not appealing
 
Just check he is eating and pooping and then let him have a quiet evening. I am sure he will be feeling much more perky in the morning. Mushed up nuggets always go down well and are generally preferred to Critical Care by most of my piggies here xx
 
It sounds like they are doing really well all things considered. The first 24 to 48 hours are always a bit nerve wracking but after that you can relax a bit! X
 
Hi I wouldn't neuter them. They have company, 3 would be a crowd. They may not take to the 3rd piggy, and vise versa so all that stress of operation for you and the boys would all be for nothing. Plus like others have said, it is a risky operation on such small animals.
 
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