Advice please

[Ridingscarlet]

I have 3 piggies, 1 neutered male and 2 females who have lived together happily, 1 girl had to have an abdominal lump removed on Wednesday and the vet advised I keep them apart until the wound heals. I split their cage up with cc and the girl who had had the op was non stop trying to get to the other 2, anyway whilst cleaning them out, she got into their section and I was so surprised to see the other 2 not being very nice to her, butting her and chasing her round, climbing on top of her, I’ve never seen this aggressive behaviour before, they’ve always been great together. I’m worried if I leave them apart much longer (vet wants to see her next Wednesday before he decides if she’s ok to mix) that they won’t allow her back in the herd. Just don’t know what to do for the best. Thankyou for any help

 

[Piggies&buns]

I’m sorry to hear this.

I’ve added our post op guide below and there is a section about companionship.

We always recommend bonded piggies are kept together as much as possible (or ideally if possible are taken to the vet together - tricky when you’ve got three though). I have never kept any of my bonded animals apart following surgery.

If there is no real reason to keep them apart (vets can underestimate the importance of companionship so say to separate without there being a real need in terms of the wound safety) then you can try to reunite them on neutral territory.

The guide below details what to do to try to keep the bond alive if you absolutely must have a medical separation - but also accepting that if you do then there is a chance they won’t go back together.

 

[Merab]

Hope they will settle back together.
I also had a piggy who broke through the barrier I had put up when she was post surgery.
I just took the barrier down and let them all settle back together.

Hope your piggy recovers well