Not sure what to do…

[machuandpicchumummy]

Betty was taken to the vets yesterday as her breathing was really crackly. The vet examined her and said her heart and lungs sounded normal but her upper respiratory noises were definitely abnormal. She also felt a lump under her chin in her neck. She said could be many things including thyroid issues. The lump is likely causing the breathing noises.

She said we can either try anti inflammatory medication to see if that reduces it or we could choose to sedate and have the lump sampled. We chose to try to the anti inflammatory first to see if that improves the lump before putting her through sedation etc but I’m really not sure if we’ve done the right thing

 

[machuandpicchumummy]

Betty was taken to the vets yesterday as her breathing was really crackly. The vet examined her and said her heart and lungs sounded normal but her upper respiratory noises were definitely abnormal. She also felt a lump under her chin in her neck. She said could be many things including thyroid issues. The lump is likely causing the breathing noises.

She said we can either try anti inflammatory medication to see if that reduces it or we could choose to sedate and have the lump sampled. We chose to try to the anti inflammatory first to see if that improves the lump before putting her through sedation etc but I’m really not sure if we’ve done the right thing

She’s back at the vets in a week to see if the medication has had any effect and if not we will go with the sedation and sample but I’m really not sure if we should have gone with this straight away

 

[Storm1974]

She’s back at the vets in a week to see if the medication has had any effect and if not we will go with the sedation and sample but I’m really not sure if we should have gone with this straight away

I'm sure she will be fine for another week, and it's probably best to see if the anti inflammatory takes the lump down first, because sedation is always a bit risky with piggies and it might not be needed.

 

[Merab]

Hope the anti inflammatory works.
It’s always a challenge knowing what to do but please don’t try to second guess your decision.
You made the decision based on what you thought was the right first move and your vet’s advice.
Will be keeping you in my thoughts

 

[machuandpicchumummy]

Thanks guys she’s on 1ml Metacam twice a day so hopefully this sorts her out

 

[CTWC]

I hope so, just closely monitor her in the meantime too for any changes

 

[Wiebke]

All the best and fingers crossed for the lump!

Please contact your vet sooner if there is a noticeable deteroriation in the breathing or if the lump is growing larger quickly.