Piggie looks like she has mumps Do i need to PANIC.

[David Piggie Lover]

Ok this I piggie slave on a panic trip.

notice that Florence has big chops this am.
She's 100% happy squeaking as I text this in a slave panic.
She's eaten normal but seems to have full chops. no sign of pain is this normal guys
Am I bring OTT

 

[DMS260820]

Is it lumps or a bit dewlap?

 

[Piggies&buns]

What does it feel like when you touch it? Can you feel an actual lump?

 

[furryfriends (TEAS)]

Does it feel like a lump, or fluid filled, or just loose skin?

 

[David Piggie Lover]

Right guys.
I've had her out and a good feel. she's not in pain but it feels quiet soild here's photos I'm now shaking and worried
I'm panicking pls help

 

[DMS260820]

That doesnt look normal.it can be easy to miss with a saggy dewlap. Il leave this with the above members. I haven't a clue what to do, I'd get in touch with a vet though. Hope its nothing too bad

 

[David Piggie Lover]

Does it feel like a lump, or fluid filled, or just loose skin?

if feels quiet soild pls what can I do

 

[Wiebke]

Ok this I piggie slave on a panic trip.
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notice that Florence has big chops this am.
She's 100% happy squeaking as I text this in a slave panic.
She's eaten normal but seems to have full chops. no sign of pain is this normal guys
Am I bring OTT

Hi

I am very sorry. Please have her vet checked as an emergency. It looks like a runaway lump (likely an abscess) to me.

 

[David Piggie Lover]

Sorry to tag you guys but id like your input . only notice this am hope was food and goes away.
@Wiebke @VickiA @Flutterby

 

[Claire W]

I’d have her checked by a vet Dave. Piggies shouldn’t have solid dew laps. Can you feel any lumps? x

 

[VickiA]

I think she needs to see a vet, Dave

 

[Bill & Ted]

Sending you and little Florence big hugs, hope it’s nothing serious x

 

[Piggies&buns]

, she needs to see a vet. I hope she is ok

 

[David Piggie Lover]

ok. I've contacted vets and they want pictures which I'm sending and yes she defo booked in 5. I'm absolute gutted and struggling and shaking like hell.
She's only 2 and a half and acting like normal . . x

 

[Gem789]

ok. I've contacted vets and they want pictures which I'm sending and yes she defo booked in 5. I'm absolute gutted and struggling and shaking like hell.
She's only 2 and a half and acting like normal . . x

Sending hugs, try not to panic. Hopefully it's something easily sorted x

 

[Claire W]

ok. I've contacted vets and they want pictures which I'm sending and yes she defo booked in 5. I'm absolute gutted and struggling and shaking like hell.
She's only 2 and a half and acting like normal . . x

I know it’s hard but try not to panic (((hugs))) x

 

[AMMAH]

Hope the vet trip goes well and she is soon back to normal xx

 

[Wiebke]

Take a deep breath! Lumps can blow up very quickly; it always comes as a nasty shock.

It looks very loose sitting, so if it is an abscess, it can be lanced and drained and dealt with by flushing twice daily with a mild antiseptic like home-made saline solution.

All the best!

 

[David Piggie Lover]

Thanks all this is going to be a long afternoon.
She's sleeping now

 

[VickiA]

Don’t panic Dave. Well spotted. Let the vet decide what it is and what treatment is needed.

 

[David Piggie Lover]

Take a deep breath! Lumps van blow up very quickly; it always comes as a nasty shock.

It looks very loose sitting, so if it is an abscess, it can be lanced and drained and dealt with by flushing twice daily with a mild antiseptic like home-made saline solution.

All the best!

Will the vet explain what I do etc.
I not allowed in and take her to car park poor love.

 

[David Piggie Lover]

Don’t panic Dave. Well spotted. Let the vet decide what it is and what treatment is needed.

don't panic phew I need a hug. x

 

[Piggies&buns]

It’s normal practice now to not be allowed to go in. The vet will tell you what you need to do for any care at home. Try to stay calm when you speak with them otherwise you won’t take in what they say to you. I’ve done that many a time - got home and not been able to remember what they said due to worry/panic!

 

[Wiebke]

Will the vet explain what I do etc.
I not allowed in and take her to car park poor love.

Yes, of course they will!

If you want to get an idea of what to expect, my local general vets have posted a vet of how they are handling things for the time being. you can find it in this coronavirus sticky thread here. I hope that it can help to reassure you: COVID-19 - Vet visits/emergencies during coronavirus/Covid-19 lockdown

 

[DMS260820]

Are you taking a companion dave? A Guinea pig one?

 

[Betsy]

Wishing the lovely Miss Florence all the best Dave and a big hug for you x

 

[PigglePuggle]

Sending hugs Dave, this is obviously a big worry but try to stay calm so you dont worry Florence, if it swelled up so fast its probably something that can be dealt with... could be an abscess, or swollen lymph nodes or maybe... no experience of this in piggies so dont take my word for it I'm just speculating... a blocked or infected salivary gland? I had one of those myself and it looked like that and it came on in a matter of hours, very scary but easily fixed!
Whatever it is the vet will advise best, sending many hugs and healing wheeks x

 

[David Piggie Lover]

Are you taking a companion dave? A Guinea pig one?

I'm tempted to take Mrs Dougal these guys are like 2 peas in a pod. But I think with the crap virus and having to do things diff it be better all round and concentrate on Florence

 

[DMS260820]

I'm tempted to take Mrs Dougal these guys are like 2 peas in a pod. But I think with the crap virus and having to do things diff it be better all round and concentrate on Florence

I think itl be alright to take both. Same except you stay in the car

 

[David Piggie Lover]

vets reception rung.. got photos and will ring again if need Florence earlier once vet looked at them.