Eriathwens piggies

Thanks! They both appreciate the love :)

I've bought everything Leonard loves this week, and he can have a little of it every day, just in case surgery does not go in our favour. Today he got some corn on the cob which he isnt usually allowed much of due to its high phosphorus, seeing his little face light up made my day! He's been dry underneath all day, no dribbling of urine so hopefully the baytril he's on has kicked in and his UTI is on the way out.

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I've been away this week and am catching up with the forum. Sending you, Leonard and Shelly my very best wishes. So sorry you have had a tough week. I've everything crossed for Leonard tomorrow and hope he recovers quickly from his operation. Xx
 
Thankyou! He's very happy in himself, dry underneath (and very bald lol!) Not crying while urinating although obviously still a bit tender but most importantly, eating. Oh and pooping..he pooped on me while I was taking his incision picture lol

My vet has sussed out in the kind of weirdo that'd want to keep the stone so he cleaned it up and saved it for me which was nice of him. It's nowhere near as smooth as Treacles was, no wonder it caused so much irritation. His incision looks fantastic albeit still a little bloody. Overall..very happy with how things have gone and I'm extremely relieved.

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That stone looks like it must have been so painful. Glad he’s doing well. Cute face as always.
 
I couldn't believe how rough it was when I saw it, no wonder his bladder is so sore.
I'm amazed at how well he's doing though, you wouldn't know he had even had surgery. They crying while peeing has stopped and the wincing/expecting pain face he used to make has stopped. He's having a nice nap now :) I'm so relieved, I can't even tell you how relieved but I'm sure you all know! I'm so proud of what a brave little man he is. He has post op check ups on Sunday and day 10 whenever that is 😅 he's not doing too well with the whole cage rest and staying calm, not running around but hopefully he can be allowed some floor time soon so he can popcorn around!
 
Aw, so glad he‘s recovering well x That stone looks really odd like a Sputnik, no wonder he was in so much pain, poor little man x
 
Maybe against my better judgement I decided to try bonding the 2 pairs. So far there's been a bit of a fight between Tilly and Bailey but I removed the hides so I'm hoping it will settle down...not sure, I'll have to keep a close eye on them I think. But they look lovely together.

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Ooft, that culminated in a big "no" for Tilly and Bailey. We had several fights in quick succession resulting in hair being thrown everywhere so I called it quits on that. They will remain as 2 pairs I think. Which is a shame, they looked wonderful together and Hazel loved having new friends.

Leonard is pretty much 100% today, he's peeing well, still dry underneath, eating and happy. Couldn't ask for a better recovery really :) I got a couple of funny pictures of him yawning but as per usual my phone didn't want to focus quickly enough lol

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Eriathwen said:
I couldn't believe how rough it was when I saw it, no wonder his bladder is so sore.
I'm amazed at how well he's doing though, you wouldn't know he had even had surgery. They crying while peeing has stopped and the wincing/expecting pain face he used to make has stopped. He's having a nice nap now :) I'm so relieved, I can't even tell you how relieved but I'm sure you all know! I'm so proud of what a brave little man he is. He has post op check ups on Sunday and day 10 whenever that is 😅 he's not doing too well with the whole cage rest and staying calm, not running around but hopefully he can be allowed some floor time soon so he can popcorn around!
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I bet both you and him think its better out than in !that looks nasty.i am crossing my legs at the thought of it.i hope your vet visit today is non eventful .
 
He's been such a good boy all day, wasn't bothered at all by the very large and excitable dogs in the waiting room and slept all the way home :) we saw the nurse who looked after him after his surgery and apparently within the hour he had hoovered up his cucumber and was doing very well! She used to have 14 piggies herself so it was nice to know he was in piggy loving hands while there. All in all, everyone is very happy with him :)

He has another 7-10 days of antibiotics due to him still peeing more frequently than normally which while perfectly normal, we want to just keep on top of any infection as he had a UTI prior to the surgery, just a precaution to make sure it is 100% gone.

Here he is waiting patiently for me to clean his cage so he can go back to bed lol

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Leonard is looking fabulous. As for the failed bonding, well at least you tried. These piggies have minds of their own!
 
It was definitely worth trying the bonding, I don't know what exactly sparked the sudden dislike but just goes to show how different they all are with their little personalities and quirks 😅 but never mind, I've figured out a way of rearranging things where they can stay as 2 seperate pairs whilst having adequate space between themselves.

Leonard is even better today. The bleeding has stopped and he is passing urine less frequently and in larger amounts :) it's honestly like they have handed me back the 2 year old Leonard that I had before all this started. He's been running around his cage like a madman today and I can't wait to try him in with Misty, it's actually getting quite difficult to get pictures of him because he's never still lol. I used to be concerned a cagemate would be too much for him in his more fragile state but he's stronger now than he has been in a very long time!

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The rooms had a bit of a facelift, although I need to shoot out tomorrow to get some led light strips for under the tables so the poor things aren't in the dark! But this is the first step of the overhaul of this side of the room :) the hospital cages that Misty and Leonard are currently in will be sat on top of the tables for now, with the 2x5 underneath. Then a 2x4 will be bought to make an L shaped 2x9 on the floor which I'll split in half for Bailey and Ebony one side and Tilly and Hazel the other.

Eventually A 2x7 will be put on top of the tables with (hopefully) Leonard and Misty in one half, and Tilly and Hazel in the other side. Then the 2x9 will have the divider removed and the main herd will move in, leaving their pen for Ebony and Bailey who will either have a massive cage to themselves or potentially a couple of babies will come to live with them..not sure yet, but the herd will get a little extra space by doing it this way and it means I won't have to lean into the pen to give Shelly her painkillers which is straining my back.

I'm currently doing the tedious task of re cable tying all the grids! Or at least I'm meant to be..instead of being on here Lol!
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Eriathwen said:
It was definitely worth trying the bonding, I don't know what exactly sparked the sudden dislike but just goes to show how different they all are with their little personalities and quirks 😅 but never mind, I've figured out a way of rearranging things where they can stay as 2 seperate pairs whilst having adequate space between themselves.

Leonard is even better today. The bleeding has stopped and he is passing urine less frequently and in larger amounts :) it's honestly like they have handed me back the 2 year old Leonard that I had before all this started. He's been running around his cage like a madman today and I can't wait to try him in with Misty, it's actually getting quite difficult to get pictures of him because he's never still lol. I used to be concerned a cagemate would be too much for him in his more fragile state but he's stronger now than he has been in a very long time!

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great to hear Leonard is doing so well!
 
Finally got everything and everyone back where they belong! I'm so tired 😅 I gave the herd the last on the Timothy hay so my allergies can finally calm down. They were overjoyed, climbing all over it! Especially Daisy.. but I wouldn't expect any less from her haha.

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Leonard has his final post op check up at the vets tomorrow, his incision looks pretty good if a little pinched at the top but I'm sure that will settle with time. I still hover over him, holding my breath when I see him peeing, but the squeal of pain never comes. I think it will be a long time before I lose the anxiety about that..but he is doing so well bless him and ignores my worried flapping 🤣 he is still regaining weight, up to 1087g which is over 110g he has gained since his surgery!

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