PiggyLoon
Adult Guinea Pig
Its possible my little Ruby has to have an op on Fri and will have to be opened up in order to flush out her bladder. Needless to say ... I'm very worried about the whole situation.
I was just wondering if anybody had any 'top tips' for keeping the wound clean especially as she'll have to lie down on the wound, and will be in with Dil. Do wounds have any protection over them (such as gauze) or are they usually left for the skin to breathe? Its inevitable she'll lie on hay that has wee on it! How would you stop her from licking or biting at the stitches - would she have to wear a 'lampshade' collar? 98)
Also - what are the risks of prolapsing (her intestines coming through the wound). Ive heard some instances on here of it happening (although - I think it was Maryh on 'in pain when pooing' thread, reassured me this wouldnt happen). Thought I would just check again!
Sorry if there's already a similar thread - couldnt find one. This is also a first time for me as these are my first pigs.
Thanks. Any thoughts would be very much appreciated - as I'm really worried. Love my little Rube so much!
I was just wondering if anybody had any 'top tips' for keeping the wound clean especially as she'll have to lie down on the wound, and will be in with Dil. Do wounds have any protection over them (such as gauze) or are they usually left for the skin to breathe? Its inevitable she'll lie on hay that has wee on it! How would you stop her from licking or biting at the stitches - would she have to wear a 'lampshade' collar? 98)
Also - what are the risks of prolapsing (her intestines coming through the wound). Ive heard some instances on here of it happening (although - I think it was Maryh on 'in pain when pooing' thread, reassured me this wouldnt happen). Thought I would just check again!
Sorry if there's already a similar thread - couldnt find one. This is also a first time for me as these are my first pigs.
Thanks. Any thoughts would be very much appreciated - as I'm really worried. Love my little Rube so much!