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My lovely Aliona - possible ovarian cysts

Thanks so much @Claire W xx

@David Piggie Lover, thank you, yes I can’t go in with her at Cat and Rabbit so I’ll be writing a little note for Kim/Simon to tell them about her :)
And to get her name right, got a text about her appt calling her Aloini, think they misheard me when I registered her last year! :))

Thanks @rhymer :hug:xx
 
GPTV said:
Sorry Becci, I've only just seen this thread.
Good luck with the vets appointment tomorrow & hopefully the gorgeous Aliona :love: won't need a spay. Although healing vibes & a speedy recovery if she does. :nod: :luv:

My old girl Ellie was 6yrs & had hcg injections for her ovarian cyst, but my vets aren't exotics & don't see many guineas, so weren't willing to operate on her. But the hcg injections lasted 12months, then the cyst started to grow again so she had another pair of jabs at 7yrs. Which lasted until she passed at 8yrs.

She didn't have any textbook signs, just reoccurring uti's & bad bleeds from her genitals.

Sounds like the c&r do multiple spays in a week so that's reassuring :wub:

Ellie had an ultrasound (conscious) to find the cyst. She just had a bit of a shave of her undercarriage, then the gel & ultrasound. Took about 15mins :D
(.... & a few springs of coriander/grass). :whistle:

Fingers & paws all crossed here for you.
take care & safe journey too 🚌 🚆

Luv the girls & I xx
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That’s ok, thanks so much! :):hug:
Thanks for all your info on injections too, bless little Ellie ❤️ No idea what will happen until tomorrow really but I’m very lucky to have C&R close enough to get to if she does need to be spayed as they’re so good! Definitely less of a worry but still would prefer her not to of course! :hmm::))
Thank you :) Train at 9 then lots of waiting around outside so hoping no rain! 🤞(cursed it now! XD) xx
 
Wishing you and Aliona all the best for tomorrow. Much love from the girls and the boars 🙄😍
 
Thanks @Siikibam x
And thank you @piggieminder, only 3 hours sleep being a worrier so like a cold zombie atm! :eek::)) xx

Sadly my little girl has to be spayed :( Kim couldn’t feel any large cysts thankfully but obviously has small ones that are causing these symptoms, healthy everywhere else though so that’s good. They can’t fit her in until the 16th February so having it then (even longer to worry!XD).
I could’ve left her (not a chance when she’s like this looking sore! Could lose hair etc. And I’ll have a fallen out pair very soon with her and Luigi!), had the injections, but she said these are expensive and can be a bit painful (and obviously who knows how long for) or the spay, so she’s having the op and hopefully back to her normal self soon! 🤞🤞🤞

So she’s back home stuffing her face now, not my best friend at the moment and neither’s Luigi! Going to try and stay positive and not worry too much, I’m pleased they’re not large and hopefully she’ll get through the op ok as she’s healthy otherwise. Bless her though, Kim said she was terrified and I can imagine, she’s not going to like going again I’m sure!:doh:
 
Sorry about the news of the needed spay @alpacasqueak but at least you now know the actual problem. Hopefully Aliona stays normal at least with all the waiting time and that the spay would be successful. Knowing Kim and Simon though, they are the best to do this sort of operation. ❤❤❤
 
I’m sorry it’s not the news you wanted. But I’m glad they’re not big enough to feel. Wishing Aliona all the very best on 16th. Meanwhile I hope she’s...reasonable so as not to completely put Luigi off. 💕
 
Thanks so much everyone :)
Stuffed my face with McDonald’s and now it’s nap time as shattered! Standing in the cold for 90mins not nice either! 🥶
Yes I hope she doesn’t put him through too much bless him @Siikibam, but to be honest she’ll come off worse if there’s a fall out as he’s 400g bigger than her and a strong boy! 🙈 Friends today with all the scary travel though, she’s very quiet unlike the last few days!
 
Thanks Claire :) Yes sure she’ll be glad to have it done and get back to normal! So will me and Luigi! xx
Her nipples look so itchy and horrible, do you think I should I put any cream on them like GG’s or something? Didn’t want to put anything on before vets but don’t want her to be too uncomfortable waiting until then!
 
alpacasqueak said:
Thanks Claire :) Yes sure she’ll be glad to have it done and get back to normal! So will me and Luigi! xx
Her nipples look so itchy and horrible, do you think I should I put any cream on them like GG’s or something? Didn’t want to put anything on before vets but don’t want her to be too uncomfortable waiting until then!
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I think GG ointment would help sooth her nipples. It’s worth a try x
 
eileen said:
I'm sorry Aliona needs a spay.gg ointment works well for dry crusty areas.you are the best piggie mum.if you want a lift to C AND R clinic let me know.i have a looney boar who needs neutering.:hug:
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Thanks so much @eileen! :) Don’t worry though as her appointment is at 9.30am so an early start and wouldn’t want you to go so out of your way! Good luck with your little boy and his neutering! :hug:xx
 
Thanks @VickiA :) Yes it’s been a strange few days of her doing it at him for a change!XD

Thanks @Claire W, I’ve just ordered the Super Soufflé cream and Calendula lotion :)will only use one but will decide which when it comes! xx
 
Just seen this thread! Sorry that you and Aliona are having a hard time, when the operation comes they’ll look after her at the C&R and she’ll be back to her usual self in no time. Try not to worry too much, if that’s even possible! xx
 
So sorry this is not the news you wanted. The fact that the cysts are small must be a good thing. Please try not to worry too much.
Aliona will take it all in her stride and soon be back to her old self.
Sending you big hugs.xx
 
So sorry this is not the news you wanted. The fact that the cysts are small must be a good thing. Please try not to worry too much.
Aliona will take it all in her stride and soon be back to her old self.
Sending you big hugs.xx
 
Sorry the news wasn't better but Aliona couldn't be in better hands. The Cat and Rabbit clinic are fabulous. Try not to worry too much, I'm sure she will be fine.xx
 
Phoebe sends Aliona lots of love and says the op is ok. Hold out for lots of bribes and pampering.

Holding you in my heart - not the best news but hopefully you’ve caught them early enough that the spay will go easily.
 
Glad the adorable Aliona :luv:
got on OK although not needing a spay would have been better!

At least you know what it is for definite now too :D
If she's generally healthy it's far less risky now for a planned op, than a very poorly piggy a few months down the line in an emergency situation.

It sounds like small, but growing cysts are more troublesome generally than bigger cysts, but if she's spayed she'll be a different piggy altogether :)
Ellie was so much more chilled out & amenable after her hcg injections. So the hormones must be buzzing around in Aliona! Poor Luigi! :hug:
@eileen thats such a kind gesture :wub:
Good luck for your boys plum fairy visit too!

Big hugs and hope the hormones settle a bit soon!
Healing vibes, love the girls & I. Xx
 
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