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What Would You Do In My Position?

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I give them 0.3ml metacam before as I was terrified there had been a mistake. Should I give them the rest of the 0.2ml now?
 
Sian what has the vet prescribed? Dog METACAM (Sorry wanted to make she we are talking about the same meds!) 0.5 ml twice a day? Yes that dosage is ok, leave roughly 12 hours between doses if you can. When did they have their last dose? Please make a note when you give any meds, what amount & what time you give them so you can be sure if what you are doing x
 
dog metacam 0.5ml twice day
Emeprid 1ml twice day but I'm dropping that down to 0.5ml twice daily
 
I am going to give the vets a call at 9 and hopefully get Hugo looked at today.. The swelling isn't going down very much and it's not clear in the photo at all but the bottom of the swollen area seems to be stuck to the skin below somehow?

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This image is clearer. It's hard to explain but the swollen skin looks stuck to the skin below? I'm just terrified he may need further surgery to correct when I've just about got him stabilised.

I got some sleep! I set alarms throughout the night to check what was eaten on their own.. They had both eaten hay and Hugo had eaten 19 burgess mint pellets overnight and Milan 15, that's the first time they had eaten normal pellets! No syringing throughout the night and weight seems to be pretty much stable!
 
The likelihoid is they will prescribe antibiotics. Unless you are seeing the Exotic vet it is possible they might prescribe Baytril which may upset his tummy. If you tell them he's only just started eating properly & maybe suggest Septrin or Marbocyl instead. I suppose it could be that she struggled to draw the testes up through the original incision so had to make it larger. Try to avoid another op for cosmetic reasons, I'm sure his new lady friend won't even notice his scar ;) x
 
Hopefully it will settle on it's own but would definitely not have baytril unless it's the only option. Would 100% prefer septrin.

@Poppy'sMum nooo I would not put them through surgery for cosmetic reasons in a million years. I was just concerned there was a big mistake and it had to be corrected there and then through surgery- but that's me thinking the worst.
 
Good, it's not the best looking scar but I've seen worse. Simon at the Cat &Rabbit clinic does such neat stitching you can barely see them, he even did the incision on where the fur changed colour in one of mine, so it wouldn't show afterwards :) But he really is an exceptional vet. My nearest vet also has very neat stitching too. However that does not mean that the operation did not go well & I expect your vet will discuss all this on Friday when you see her. Very few of us have seen male castration done in this way before so we have nothing to compare it to. Your vet has an excellent reputaion so you must have every confidence in her x
 
Good that you have him booked in promptly! The fact that he is still eating and feeling better in himself points towards the swelling not being painful, but it definitely needs to be seen.
It is likely one of the minor complications that can happen, but does not sound like one of the major ones, or he would not be comparatively well in himself. I don't think that it is going to require another operation. ;)

Please try to not panic and try to concentrate on being strong and calm for your boys by sending them healing and loving thoughts to help their healing process.
 
Hope it's nothing serious!
What a sweet little face he has :wub:
 
The vet we saw was not Molly but he doesn't seen concerned.. He said the swelling is because the muscle was cut? He even changed my Fridays appointment to Monday? He said that Monday the stitches should be ready to come out but not sure I like the idea of waiting until Monday?

When we walked in the room, the vet said HANG ON I'm ALLERGIC TO GUINEA PIGS, and got his mask and gloves on. Pulled them out their carriers and was flinging them everywhere! Once back in the carriers the poor pigs got turned upside down and flung round like a helicopter and everything :eek: (Their carriers have materiel handles) you should have seen my face, I was mortified!
 
Also on my way home now I've just noticed Hugo has a lump on his ear?

When he come home from the op, I noticed he had some cream coloured, greasy paste looking substance in his fur (exactly where the lump is now) I didn't know what it was but just left it as was concentrating on feeding them. So now I've just noticed the lump. Not 100% sure it was due to the substance in his fur but any ideas? The lump is quite big and is like a ball shape. Difficult to get pics as I'm in the car. Can this wait until Monday at the vets or is a sooner appointment required?

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Lump doesn't seen to be painful.. I think I would have noticed it if it had been there for long but can't be certain as it's where he ear meets his head and is not visible unless looking for it
 
I am sorry about your ordeal at the vets. One of the vets at my practice is also allergic to guinea pigs but he takes antihistamines and we very rarely see him.

I would monitor them closely and keep the appointment for Monday unless they take a turn for the worse and you become concerned. You can always take them to your nearest vet over the weekend if needs be.

I am glad your boys are doing well x
 
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I am sorry about your ordeal at the vets. One of the vets at my practice is also allergic to guinea pigs but he takes antihistamines and we very rarely see him.

I would monitor them closely and keep the appointment for Monday unless they take a turn for the worse and you become concerned. You can always take them to your nearest vet over the weekend if needs be.

I am glad your boys are doing well x
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Please see a vet earlier if things get worse or if there is no improvement. I am sorry for your bad experience!
 
HI Sian you are a very caring owner.try to take a deep breath and enjoy the bond with both your piggies.ive had six boars neutered over 18 months.my vet keeps them in overnight and gives antibiotics and pain relief as rountine. i did get a caree sheet.i live on my own and usually read information before a proceedure.my boars are so much happier having girlfriends.you will learn from this difficult experience and will make you stronger.if you are unsure of the size of the swelling you could maybe draw a line around present shape to see if it is getting bigger.if it is hot too touch and red and inflammed,ring your vet to get advise.I'm lucky because I'm an adult nurse and can draw on my exprience even though I'm not a vet,but always listen to there advise,and work together,please do not be put off with this experience.please send some pics,of sow wives when all has settled.well done and good luck.xx
 
What's the latest news on your piggies @Sian25 Hope things are looking better x
 
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