Ovarian Cyst Burst?

[Kids0519]

Hey all, I was wondering if anyone could give me some symptoms of a burst ovarian cyst? My piggie was seen at vet last month for a swelly belly and some small blood spotting and was diagnosed with ovarian cysts to which they recommended spaying and she was put on the wait list. I haven’t been called for that yet but in reading I’ve seen that it seems to be a risky process and some recommended hormone injections. Last night I noticed small amounts of blood again and today when coming home she looked a bit smaller in the belly and seemed wet so I’m wondering if one of the cysts may have burst. I have her some Metacam that was prescribed to her. She also keeps having bouts with broken front teeth. I usually give an oxbow vitamin c biscuit daily and veggies occasionally due to bloat but maybe that’d not enough. Right now both top teeth are broken and she will still munch on hay but not nearly as much since I think it’s harder for her to grasp. Can anyone possibly lend any advise. More vitamin C for the teeth? Her vet said her back teeth looked great at her appt last month. I lost a piggie in November and I’m trying my hardest to keep this one going strong

 

[Kids0519]

I guess I can answer part of my question by doing my research and I know that if it had burst it wouldn’t be leaking My daughter says she looks exactly the same to her and her belly doesn’t look any smaller. Not sure why her bottom is wet, unless she laid in her pee and it also looked brown as well. When I wiped her clean with a washcloth that didn’t turn brown though so I don’t know what’s going on with her. I’m still going to call her vet tomorrow and see what’s going on with her being on the wait list for the spay and ask about the injections instead. Any suggestions about that?

 

[weepweeps]

Yes I think another vet appointment would be worthwhile. If she is now wet she may have a UTI. Good luck. Keep us posted.

 

[VickiA]

Definitely needs to be seen by the vet. Hope all goes well.

 

[Wiebke]

Hey all, I was wondering if anyone could give me some symptoms of a burst ovarian cyst? My piggie was seen at vet last month for a swelly belly and some small blood spotting and was diagnosed with ovarian cysts to which they recommended spaying and she was put on the wait list. I haven’t been called for that yet but in reading I’ve seen that it seems to be a risky process and some recommended hormone injections. Last night I noticed small amounts of blood again and today when coming home she looked a bit smaller in the belly and seemed wet so I’m wondering if one of the cysts may have burst. I have her some Metacam that was prescribed to her. She also keeps having bouts with broken front teeth. I usually give an oxbow vitamin c biscuit daily and veggies occasionally due to bloat but maybe that’d not enough. Right now both top teeth are broken and she will still munch on hay but not nearly as much since I think it’s harder for her to grasp. Can anyone possibly lend any advise. More vitamin C for the teeth? Her vet said her back teeth looked great at her appt last month. I lost a piggie in November and I’m trying my hardest to keep this one going strong

Hi

Please contact your vet. Hormone injections don't work out in every case but they will shrink cysts so the reduction can be connected with that.
The one case of a burst cyst I have experienced with my own piggies didn't involve bleeding from her bits but without access to your piggy we can't tell you what is going on with yours - there are some major limitations for any online support.
Spaying is a major operation but many of us on here have sows that have had a successful operation, even from emergency operations in older sows. I have/have had 5 sows coming through a full spaying op aged 5 years and living for at least another year plus a couple of younger sows that needed a spay because of their womb or a likely cancer risk in their cysts.
My Morwenna is actually going to celebrate her 8th adoption day this coming weekend, which she would not have been able to without her spaying op as she would have otherwise developed ovarian cancer.
Sows: Behaviour and female health problems (including ovarian cysts)

All the best!

 

[Kids0519]

Thanks for the input. Talked to the vet this morning. She recommended bringing her in next Tuesday to check for UTI because I said her pee smells like cat urine? She said that could be due to cyst or UTI. Last time they tried to do urinalysis her bladder was empty though. I also asked if the spay was safe considering her age or if she should do the hormone shots, and she said it was kind of a point where we outweigh what her symptoms are and if they’re bothersome or affecting her life or not or if the blood in her urine is due to UTI and whatnot. She says they take every precaution and do their very best to be careful with their surgeries on piggies. So we will start with her appt on Tuesday and see if they can get urine from her and see if she has an infection or not, I just don’t want to lose her due to spaying her. She is still eating and all that too thank god. Also any thoughts on the broken front teeth? I don’t give her a lot of veggies because of the bloat issue so I’m thinking it’s the lack of vitamin C. I’ll have to up it and watch her carefully.

 

[Betsy]

@furryfriends (TEAS) is the one to ask about the teeth issue.

 

[Merab]

Hope everything works out well for your girl.