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Mammary gland surgery

That is such good news and will hopefully put your mind at ease. Wishing Babóca a speedy recovery.
 
Hello everyone,
I thought I’ll give you a quick update about Babóca. Two weeks past since her surgery, she’s doing fine, wound is healing well, eating drinking water, etc.. I gave her antibiotics only 3 times because I noticed that she was not doing well and her poop was weird. She got her pain medication for 5 days, postop visit went well.
She still having problem bonding with Paprika. Paprika is chattering her teeth and charges at her from time to time. It happens about 4-5 times a day. Thank God there’s no injury so far but I hope this will stop soon! I’ve never imagined how much stress this would cause me but I made a decision to go ahead with the surgery. Biopsy results are good, no problem the tumors were fatty lipomas. Wishing you and your lovely pets good health!
 
Thats good to hear the lumps are not serious.I'm not sure wether the girls are having behaviourable problems due to your piggie having recent surgery,maybe feeling under the weather.I'm sure someone will give more knowleagable reply.
 
eileen said:
Thats good to hear the lumps are not serious.I'm not sure wether the girls are having behaviourable problems due to your piggie having recent surgery,maybe feeling under the weather.I'm sure someone will give more knowleagable reply.
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Thank you Eileen for your reply. Paprika is sniffing and looks like she wants to lick the wound. Whatever is going on I hope will be resolved soon. They got along so well for the past 2 and a half years and it’s sad to see them like this 😔
 
Bill & Ted said:
That’s super news, thanks for the update.
I hope they will bond again in time. have you read the bonding guide, it’s here, you might find it has some helpful tips
Behaviour, Bonding & Bereavement Guides
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Thank you Bill & Ted! I read some articles about bonding again. I will definitely read the article in the link you’ve sent. I guess I have to be more patient with them and hopefully in a few more weeks they’ll be back to their normal self again.
 
That's great news about the lumps! Did you have to separate them because of the surgery? Do you know who was top pig before? It is possible that if Baboca was top pig before the surgery but has since been recovering and not up to full strength, Paprika may well have stepped up into the role by default but is not confident in her new position so has to keep reminding Baboca that she is now in charge.
 
Pound Shilling & Pig said:
That's great news about the lumps! Did you have to separate them because of the surgery? Do you know who was top pig before? It is possible that if Baboca was top pig before the surgery but has since been recovering and not up to full strength, Paprika may well have stepped up into the role by default but is not confident in her new position so has to keep reminding Baboca that she is now in charge.
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Yes, they were separated, and slowly introduced back after one week. Now that you mention who was the dominant one, yes it’s very clear that it was Babóca. She’s “purring” nonstop 😅. Even after the surgery as soon as she sensed Paprika “next door” she started it…. Oh well I hope they’ll work it out but the “fight” happens less often which is a good sign.
 
Paprika said:
Yes, they were separated, and slowly introduced back after one week. Now that you mention who was the dominant one, yes it’s very clear that it was Babóca. She’s “purring” nonstop 😅. Even after the surgery as soon as she sensed Paprika “next door” she started it…. Oh well I hope they’ll work it out but the “fight” happens less often which is a good sign.
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That could explain it. Hopefully with a little more time they will settle back into their old routine.
 
Hello all,
It’s been almost a year since I posted about my beloved Babóca and her surgery.
Here I am again posting about her passing. She died on Saturday. I am so heartbroken and never thought that it will be this hard. I lost 2 piggies before but now I have her mate and seeing her mourning makes it even harder. The other 2 piggies were alone.
We take Paprika out a few times a day and try to play with her and cuddle her so she’s not so lonely. I will not get her another friend because of her bad reaction to her own mate after the surgery. I never thought that my Babóca will have such a short life she was the sweetest piggy even when I was giving her a mani pedi she was licking my hand.
Paprika is eating well so far but I see that she is not as happy which is natural. I hope that the grievance will pass soon for her,it will make my grieving process easier.
 
I was wondering if other Guinea pig sounds would upset my lonely piggy or would that console her? I really want to make her feel better. She really enjoys floor time. Do you have any advice for how many times a day and how many minutes she needs each time I take her out to play with us? I appreciate any advice this is an unfortunate new circumstance 😭
 
I’m so sorry you lost your beautiful girl, time will heal and all those memories will give you comfort x

Have a read at the bereavement guide it may give you some help, I really don’t know about voice recordings?
 
Bill & Ted said:
I’m so sorry you lost your beautiful girl, time will heal and all those memories will give you comfort x

Have a read at the bereavement guide it may give you some help, I really don’t know about voice recordings?
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Thank you for your kind words and support
 
Hi

I am very sorry for your loss. We can give our piggies what they measure a good life by - many happy todays - but we can never choose when and what from they die. Some will unfortunately draw one of the short straws in the cosmic lottery. But as long as you give your piggies a fulfilled piggy life in good care and with medical care to prevent them from suffering pain, you are not failing them in any way.

Be kind with yourself.

You may these very practical but sensitive links here helpful:
Human Bereavement: Grieving, Processing and Support Links for Guinea Pig Owners and Their Children
Looking After a Bereaved Guinea Pig
 
Wiebke said:
Hi

I am very sorry for your loss. We can give our piggies what they measure a good life by - many happy todays - but we can never choose when and from they die. Some will unfortunately draw one of the short straws in the cosmic lottery. But as long as you give your piggies a fulfilled piggy life in good care and with medical care to prevent them from suffering pain, you are not failing them in any way.

Be kind with yourself.

You may these very practical but sensitive links here helpful:
Human Bereavement: Grieving, Processing and Support Links for Guinea Pig Owners and Their Children
Looking After a Bereaved Guinea Pig
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Thank you so much!
 
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