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Post by Clover on Jan 27, 2005 12:47:31 GMT
Well Squeekie has been to the vets this morning, thankfully the same vet was there that did his operation. He said Squeekie's ulcer/wound is healing more than he expected as its only been 3 days, it dosn't look as raw, that was good to hear, but it will still be very sore for the next few days. He gave him some more pain relief and when Squeekie arrived back home he had a nibble on abit of grass and even half a dandelion leaf, I've only got a tiny bunch in the garden so they won't last long. So I think the pain killer has kicked in, hes still very depressed though, but managed to put up abit of a fight with his syringe, so hes getting some energy back. I just hope he keeps it up, because last night he was quite floppy as though he didn't have any energy, he perked up again by 3am. Its like a rollercoaster. Treen it is hard getting a good amount of food in them isn't it, I've read Ziggy's dental problem page again, aww its been so helpful. I'm just popping in a link here as it really is a very informative page! www.treenspigs.com/care/focus/dentalproblems/malocclusion.htmlYes Kathy hopefully that will happen with Squeekie, how is lovely Tyler now?
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Post by skipperdoo on Jan 28, 2005 5:01:06 GMT
Tyler is quite pleased that his site has finally been allowed (after a month of being open) to close but now he has to wait and see whether or not he needs surgery to open the area below where the opening was so the (pus) capsule can be removed. I hope not since I was getting a bit drained as I'm sure he was. I'm still givng him antibiotics (Baytril) and Max still gets his Baytril twice a day.
What type of pain meds does Sqeekie have? Tyler had metacam for a while and it seemed to help him.
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Post by Clover on Jan 28, 2005 10:04:06 GMT
Oh I'm relieved Tyler is still doing well Kathy, fingers crossed he won't need further surgery. Yes it can be draining can't it and they must get tired of the intrusion, even though its the best thing for them.
I can't remember the name of Squeekie's pain relief, I'll ask when I go back tommorow. I wish it was an oral medication so I could give it to him. He's been very quiet all night and since yesterday afternoon hasn't eaten anything by himself. He hasn't gone under 2lb yet, but he must be so depressed being in pain. I put him in with Clover and Peachy for a while, but he just ignored them and went under the hay. I really hope he picks up soon, maybe another 3 to 4 days of the wound healing will help.
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Post by Bean on Jan 28, 2005 11:34:45 GMT
Aww I'm sorry he's still not picked up much, but it's a good sign he's healing up inside. I remember when I called the vet to discuss how Zigs was doing the day after his op, they were quite surprised that he had already been trying to eat so soon given the state of his poor mouth.
Does the Daktarin seem to help Squeekie?
I really hope that he picks up soon, and lots of luck for the vets tomorrow. Do you know what their plan of action is if he's still not trying to eat by then?
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Post by Clover on Jan 28, 2005 15:27:02 GMT
Thanks Treen. I don't think the mouth gel is doing much because the wound is so far back so its not easy to direct it to the area, but I'm still giving it him twice a day.
I don't know what their plan of action is tomorow, probably another pain relief jab, I'm sure it would help Squeekie if he could have it more regular. Its supposed to last 12 to 24 hours, but it only seems to have an effect for 4 hours, similar to when we take some pain killers. I'm just trying to get as much as I can in him.
He's still managing to jump up at me, but most of the time he's very quiet and depressed, poor little boy.
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Post by skipperdoo on Jan 28, 2005 16:18:54 GMT
Maybe they might be able to give some of the metcam (or whatever his painkiller is) to you to take home ?
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Post by Clover on Jan 29, 2005 5:05:03 GMT
I hope so Kathy, surly they should do an an oral version. Louise from the Squeaky Guinea Pig Rescue has been very helpful. Squeekie can have 0.4ml calpol daily, the infant calpol not the junior one and maybe split it up into 0.2ml twice a day, but only for 5 days. Also Metatone tonic. It is a good all round tonic and appetite stimulant. Dose is 0.5ml daily for a week. So thats worth a try to.
If the vet can't give me any oral painkiller then after his jab today, I'll see if the Calpol helps tomorow. Please keep your fingers crossed for him.
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Post by skipperdoo on Jan 29, 2005 6:40:49 GMT
Okay ... how are things going now? Tyler wants to get out and about but he'll have to wait until tomorrow after I vacuum.
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Post by Bean on Jan 29, 2005 13:47:28 GMT
I hope you managed to get some painkillers, or that the calpol works for him. I've used metatone before - that or brewers yeast are great for all the B vitamins which are also good for us when we're run down. You never know what's making a difference and what isn't, but when they're down, anything is worth a try to see them pick up just a little.
I'm sorry the daktarin isn't doing much. I guess it is hit and miss if it goes to where it's needed, and I guess if their mouths are sore, they're less likely to move it around their mouth as much before swallowing it. Ideally you'd get it to the exact right spot, but you'd need buccal pad separators (and feel confident in using them) for that.
Lots of good vibes being sent to Squeekie - hope he's okay and that his appetite has improved.
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Post by Clover on Jan 30, 2005 6:27:41 GMT
I'm sorry the daktarin isn't doing much. I guess it is hit and miss if it goes to where it's needed, and I guess if their mouths are sore, they're less likely to move it around their mouth as much before swallowing it. Ideally you'd get it to the exact right spot, but you'd need buccal pad separators (and feel confident in using them) for that. Thats right Treen, I can't imagine my vets showing me because they seem to be against anything like that unless a piggy is sedated I'm still aiming the daktarin to almost where the wound is, but its hit and miss. Well theres been some improvement, Squeekie managed to eat some parsley yesterday, not sure if it was because of the effect of the jab or the Metatone tonic. He seems abit brighter to, sniffing at things while I'm feeding him. He wanted to eat some parsley this morning, at least he's howed an interest in it, even though he didn't manage to take a nibble. I'll give him his Metatone later and see if he eats by himself. Its only been 6 days since his op, but it seems much longer.
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Post by skipperdoo on Jan 31, 2005 4:46:18 GMT
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Post by Alix on Jan 31, 2005 6:52:31 GMT
Its good he's improving a bit, I hope it continues.
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Post by Clover on Jan 31, 2005 7:55:33 GMT
Thanks aL and thanks for posting that link Kathy. Squeekie is still not eating by himself, but he is trying. He had another piece of parsley this morning, but it took him ages to eat it, he's also lifting his top lip quite alot (like Elvis) if you know what I mean. He's readily wanting his water from the syringe and now tolerates me feeding him. He's more alert and likes a good groom inbetween the syringe feeds so I don't think he's depressed as much.
I'm going to try and find out when the vet is in that did the op and also ring Gina the Rodentologist and see if she can help. Its been a whole week now since the op, so I really hope he starts eating without a struggle.
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Post by Bean on Jan 31, 2005 11:17:16 GMT
I'm glad to hear he's more alert and is trying to eat by himself - they're good signs aren't they. It must be worrying that he's still not managing much though.
Have the metatone or painkillers done any good? Lots of hugs to little Squeekie.
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Post by Clover on Jan 31, 2005 16:36:33 GMT
I'm worried about saying something too quickly, but Squeekie has been eating much more since this morning, I'm still holding my breath, but fingers crossed he's really improving I found another bunch of dandi's in the garden, he's also had a nibble at some carrot and quite a few strands of grass. Aww he hasn't rumbled yet, but hopefully he's over the worst and I can stop nibbling my nails. He hated the taste of the Metatone Treen, but maybe that has given him a boost. Its like a Chemist shop in the kitchen at the moment
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Post by Alix on Feb 1, 2005 5:31:48 GMT
Its good that he's managing more as he must still have that hankering for food. I hope he improves soon, it must be pretty stressing with him sick. I bet you're wrecked too.
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Post by Clover on Feb 1, 2005 6:07:03 GMT
Thanks aL, yes I think the interupted nights of the alarm going off every two hours is getting to me now, but as long as Squeekie gets better. Its like a rollercoaster, just when I think he'll be ok, he worries me again. The vet I want to see is in on thursaday so I'll take Squeekie to have his mouth checked again.
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Post by Bean on Feb 1, 2005 12:55:24 GMT
I hope he's still taking a bit more interest in eating by himself today? It's certainly good news that he's been trying, his mouth must be feeling a bit better.
Have you found any more danders? If so, give him one from me! Fingers crossed the little chap is on the up.
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Post by Clover on Feb 4, 2005 17:05:52 GMT
Yes I found more danders Treen, he loves them and finds them easy to eat like grass and parsley. Squeekie is now on antibiotic so hopefully that will give him a good lift. He's still not eating enough by himself, but he is drinking water on his own and a few nibbles of hay etc. Fingers crossed another few days will help him get back to eating more. While munching on his mashed food, his mouth is closed so it looks like he's not in any pain. But finds it more difficult on solid food. Here are some pictures of him having one of the many feeding sessions. Here he is having his mashed pellets and using his napkin I just used one hand for the photo otherwise my other hand would be in the way. Squeekie asked me to tell you to excuse his dribble, normally he has good table manners lol Grooming himself after his meal. And here's Squeekie trying to eat some veggies.
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Post by skipperdoo on Feb 4, 2005 20:17:04 GMT
I used a much larger syringe ... it's easier to load the Critical Care into it since it's like wallpaper paste consistency. Wasn't Squeekie on antibiotics from the beginning?
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