Eriathwen
Adult Guinea Pig
Sent set up pictures along to the RSPCA last night, still waiting to hear. They've had some interest in him but he isn't yet reserved so, fingers still crossed.
Little Panda had her vet visit today with regards to her possible ovarian cysts, she stopped rumbling (typically!) the day before we booked the appointment but we took her in anyway as Delilah showed no signs whatsoever except being a little quiet so I wanted to be sure, peace of mind and all that. As I was getting her into the carrier I noticed a patch of hair loss that was definitely new, on closer inspection she has a growth on her shoulder
she had that looked at while she was there, it isn't a cyst or anything good, so it will probably need removing at some point as it grows, but due to it's current size it isn't worth the risk of anaesthesia yet. She doesn't have any palpable cysts, or any other clinical signs so we're going to monitor her, she basically came into season and didn't come out of it until the end of a second season 16-18 days later. So we watch and wait for now, if she becomes hormonal again outside a normal season, we'll bring her in to be spayed, if that happens, the lump will be removed at the same time to spare her another surgery later down the line. Spaying her now without being sure wouldn't be in her best interests.
I can only imagine how she behaved when he took her out back, I got 'Strong, isn't she!'
which yes, she is. She's a solid pig, big framed pig.. and 'robust' in the vets words, so...chunky lol! Which sadly makes her a higher risk due to the weight causing what needs to stay inside forcing itself out during surgery, like intestines! But either way, for now, she's ok, a bit grumpy after her little adventure, she's been chattering her teeth at me all afternoon, although she forgave me long enough to come eat her veggies with the others.
Little Panda had her vet visit today with regards to her possible ovarian cysts, she stopped rumbling (typically!) the day before we booked the appointment but we took her in anyway as Delilah showed no signs whatsoever except being a little quiet so I wanted to be sure, peace of mind and all that. As I was getting her into the carrier I noticed a patch of hair loss that was definitely new, on closer inspection she has a growth on her shoulder
she had that looked at while she was there, it isn't a cyst or anything good, so it will probably need removing at some point as it grows, but due to it's current size it isn't worth the risk of anaesthesia yet. She doesn't have any palpable cysts, or any other clinical signs so we're going to monitor her, she basically came into season and didn't come out of it until the end of a second season 16-18 days later. So we watch and wait for now, if she becomes hormonal again outside a normal season, we'll bring her in to be spayed, if that happens, the lump will be removed at the same time to spare her another surgery later down the line. Spaying her now without being sure wouldn't be in her best interests.I can only imagine how she behaved when he took her out back, I got 'Strong, isn't she!'
which yes, she is. She's a solid pig, big framed pig.. and 'robust' in the vets words, so...chunky lol! Which sadly makes her a higher risk due to the weight causing what needs to stay inside forcing itself out during surgery, like intestines! But either way, for now, she's ok, a bit grumpy after her little adventure, she's been chattering her teeth at me all afternoon, although she forgave me long enough to come eat her veggies with the others.
fingers crossed the next time I update you on him it will be his arrival.
he going to have such a wonderful home, lucky little chap x
I was sat here frantically checking my emails just in case when I finally thought to check my junk folder and found their reply! Hotmail's trying to scare me to death, I'm sure lol
So happy for you, such a long wait for both of you, but it was all worth it x
Aw he is so gorgeous, so glad you got him x
