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Post by Teebers on Mar 4, 2013 9:22:45 GMT
We can't give you any firm guidance on what the lump may be - it may well be cancerous. It's your responsibility to take him to the vet and really, you shouldn't own a pet if you can't afford basic health care for it. Incidentally that is a dirt cheap quote for an xray!
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Post by Teebers on Mar 4, 2013 7:35:30 GMT
I would strongly recommend that you take her down to the vet again. IMO she as a very remote chance of making it thru at this point - it may be possible to try some fluid/glucose injections under the skin, however given that she has probably exhausted all her energy reserves by now I don't think she has much chance. The kindest thing for her may be to consider euthanasia.
Margaret, guinea pigs are a little bit different in that they, like rabbits and horses, are prone to potentially lethal gut stasis (ileus) following any anaesthetic. This is one of a variety of reasons why these species are considered greater anaesthetic risks than many other domestic animals.
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Post by Teebers on Mar 2, 2013 22:52:43 GMT
It's impossible to say from that description, raptorzx3. How big is the lump? Is it within the skin or beneath it? Is that the only lump in that area present - is there a lump of equal size on the other side of his neck? Have you noticed any dribbling or difficulty chewing by your pig? Also, does he have regular access to hay?
I would be recommending taking him to a vet - that will be the only way to get a proper diagnosis. Good luck!
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Post by Teebers on Mar 1, 2013 22:50:37 GMT
I'm sorry to hear about Max, margaret - what happened?
It sounds like Ted has an abscessated lymph node - lets us know how he goes!
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Post by Teebers on Mar 1, 2013 21:48:22 GMT
I would not advise reintroduction until a week after recovery. It's not only about point of exposure - potential for infection is also dependent on pathogen load, ie the more bugs the others are exposed to, the more likely they are to become infected. That's why we usually recommend separation even after initial exposure in order to minimise the risk of this occurring.
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Post by Teebers on Feb 27, 2013 9:25:53 GMT
It can be quite difficult to differentiate muscular weakness versus neuro signs, particularly in a critically ill girl like yours. It does sound like she at least has some control of her limbs which is good. How is she going today, Regan?
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Post by Teebers on Feb 19, 2013 11:11:52 GMT
Hi margaet6! Small world isn't it? Unfortunately I don't have any pigs these days however in the past they would get plenty of veggies and frozen bottles of water on hot days.
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Post by Teebers on Jan 18, 2013 10:59:07 GMT
Please give us an update Libby! How did the followup visit go? Did the biopsy reveal anything significant? Inquiring minds want to know!
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Post by Teebers on Jan 18, 2013 10:55:57 GMT
It could be an early sign of an upper respiratory infection - any discharge from the eyes or nose seen? I would advise a vet visit if any other signs of illness develop or you are concerned at all.
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Post by Teebers on Jan 18, 2013 10:49:47 GMT
It would only be true in that it rules out testicular cancer, which is quite rare in guinea pigs anyway. The health benefits of castrating male guinea pigs are not as clear cut as for dogs or cats. Generally it is only recommended as a reproduction preventative.
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Post by Teebers on Dec 22, 2012 22:39:07 GMT
Mouse mouse
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Post by Teebers on Dec 8, 2012 22:02:28 GMT
Great to hear!
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Post by Teebers on Dec 5, 2012 11:50:41 GMT
That sounds fine, a small pet carrier is perfectly adequate for taking your pig to the vet. The more enclosed the better to reduce stress while waiting - often with other animals around - in the clinic. Try not to have any other objects in the carrier lest they move around during transit. A little bit of hay in there with her is fine tho.
As far as the hair loss most vets should be able to deal with something like that. He/she may do a skin scrape or trial with a particular ointment, or consider treating for mites if there are other lesions present and depending on how it looks.
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Post by Teebers on Dec 5, 2012 11:16:20 GMT
Oh man no! Sorry to hear that ariana!! I guess it's kinda academic now but... a lot of vets will throw baytril at exotics in cases where they can't really isolate a cause and it's a species they're not used to dealing with. With really ill GPs like him you're usually better off seeking out a vet or clinic that sees exotics on a regular basis. Bloods would probably have been my next step in a case like this. Also, it's v difficult to make an accurate assessment about molar malocclusion in a conscious pig.
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Post by Teebers on Dec 5, 2012 10:44:27 GMT
toasty
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Post by Teebers on Nov 24, 2012 4:14:13 GMT
Dinosaur Junior
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Post by Teebers on Nov 22, 2012 10:42:41 GMT
chest hair
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Post by Teebers on Nov 13, 2012 9:26:18 GMT
Bone
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Post by Teebers on Nov 13, 2012 9:25:33 GMT
Aw poor Windows 8! It tries its best!
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Post by Teebers on Nov 2, 2012 9:50:36 GMT
I am! Are you??
I also will give some karma to anaria.
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