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Possible jawline abscess

It’s not as if you’ve got a reason for her not eating. So there’s nothing to really fix as such. What did the vet say again?
 
weepweeps said:
It’s not as if you’ve got a reason for her not eating. So there’s nothing to really fix as such. What did the vet say again?
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Jess the second vet couldn’t see anything other than incisors had been cut too short and were rough, so she filed them correctly and just a little to tidy them up. There was a tiny lump in her cheek flesh so she gave antibiotics as a precaution x
 
furryfriends (TEAS) said:
If she’s not eating much she could be getting gassy. I give any piggies, with poor appetite, Emeprid. It seems to really help and often they start to eat more xx
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Thank you, I will give her some. I have just blended down some groundsel, grass and green pepper and she has eaten a couple of teaspoons full herself. She also managed to lick mushed pellets off my finger. Very time consuming but she prefers that to the syringe!
I’ve just ordered a nutribullet. Don’t know why I didn’t think of that before. If she’s struggling to chew, but will eat ground up veggies, that could be an easier option for now. I thought she was fading away a couple of hours ago, but she’s eaten a reasonable amount so there is hope x 🙏
 
weepweeps said:
It’s not as if you’ve got a reason for her not eating. So there’s nothing to really fix as such. What did the vet say again?
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I wonder if I should get an X-ray to see if the first vet has broken her jaw. She was clearly very rough with her to come back bleeding and looking like she’d been in a fight. The vet and I decided not to bother (looking for abscess/tooth root problems) as she’s too weak for an op. But she was eating pellets as normal before she saw the vet and if Jess didn’t see anything wrong with her mouth, I’m thinking it must be something not visible by eye?
 
I would try a conscious X-ray. Just to rule out anything to do with the jaw itself. She wasn’t too bad before the first vet appointment was she?
 
weepweeps said:
I would try a conscious X-ray. Just to rule out anything to do with the jaw itself. She wasn’t too bad before the first vet appointment was she?
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Thank you.
No she had started eating again and I almost didn’t go, but thought I’d get her checked out.
Could you explain how they do a conscious xray please? Do they wrap them in a towel? I don’t want to put her through anything too traumatic.
If it is dislocated would you know what the treatment is please?
Have you any idea of the cost please? I’m well over £1000 on her now and currently not working, so just need to ensure I can afford it. I’d go without for her, but the last vet check up was £90 for a check up and anticibiotics, so I’m thinking an X-ray would be quite a lot more?
 
Surfergirl said:
Thank you.
No she had started eating again and I almost didn’t go, but thought I’d get her checked out.
Could you explain how they do a conscious xray please? Do they wrap them in a towel? I don’t want to put her through anything too traumatic.
If it is dislocated would you know what the treatment is please?
Have you any idea of the cost please? I’m well over £1000 on her now and currently not working, so just need to ensure I can afford it. I’d go without for her, but the last vet check up was £90 for a check up and anticibiotics, so I’m thinking an X-ray would be quite a lot more?
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Conscious X-rays aren’t traumatic at all, they wrap them in a blanket and do it like that. The cost depends who you see, I’d say maybe about £120 but I can’t say for certain. I’d definitely have it done for peace of mind if nothing else
 
Surfergirl said:
Sorry I have only just seen this message. Jess said there’s no soreness, no ulcers and no abscesses
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It’s so weird that nothing is visibly wrong but she can’t eat!

The antibiotics could be a reason for not eating. But not for the way she is eating in the video. Can you send the video to Jess for advice. There was a thread on here a while ago about a dislocated jaw. I’ll see it I can find it.
 
Often it can be the tiniest little thing. I’ve had piggies here, where on first examination, all looks completely normal, but then Simon has found the smallest little spike, or maybe a very slightly loose tooth and once that has been dealt with, the piggy starts to eat. It’s not that other vets have made a big mistake, but more to do with Simon having such extensive experience, that he spots something incredibly subtle. If there was any way to get Biscuit up here, it would be worth getting her seen by Simon. Transport can be sorted, as we recently got the boys transported to @PerfectPiggyPaws, but whether Biscuit would be up to the journey needs to be considered too.
 
weepweeps said:
It’s so weird that nothing is visibly wrong but she can’t eat!

The antibiotics could be a reason for not eating. But not for the way she is eating in the video. Can you send the video to Jess for advice. There was a thread on here a while ago about a dislocated jaw. I’ll see it I can find it.
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Thank you, that’s a good idea, I will send the video to Jess, although they don’t seem to have a normal email address, just a contact form, but I’ll ring to find out.
I’ve been up since 3am feeding her. She did quite well with her mush and managed a mashed raspberry. Probably nothing like the volume she should have, but more than the last few days.
She will lick it off my finger and prefers that to the syringe, so it’s painstakingly laborious, but will be worth it if she survives. I thought I was losing her yesterday so feel happy she’s still with us for now x
 
furryfriends (TEAS) said:
Often it can be the tiniest little thing. I’ve had piggies here, where on first examination, all looks completely normal, but then Simon has found the smallest little spike, or maybe a very slightly loose tooth and once that has been dealt with, the piggy starts to eat. It’s not that other vets have made a big mistake, but more to do with Simon having such extensive experience, that he spots something incredibly subtle. If there was any way to get Biscuit up here, it would be worth getting her seen by Simon. Transport can be sorted, as we recently got the boys transported to @PerfectPiggyPaws, but whether Biscuit would be up to the journey needs to be considered too.
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Thank you, I am sure you’re right and Simon would know, he sounds amazing. She’s okay travelling, but would probably need to be fed en route.

I was wondering, if the antibiotics were necessary, she maybe will pick up from today, which is day 3? It was a stab in the dark, when nothing else was obvious to Jess, but I am hoping it works.
Does @PerfectPiggyPaws help care for your patients then? I’m fairly new on here, so am still learning who is who, although did bump into her when I saw Jess!
 
Surfergirl said:
Thank you, I am sure you’re right and Simon would know, he sounds amazing. She’s okay travelling, but would probably need to be fed en route.

I was wondering, if the antibiotics were necessary, she maybe will pick up from today, which is day 3? It was a stab in the dark, when nothing else was obvious to Jess, but I am hoping it works.
Does @PerfectPiggyPaws help care for your patients then? I’m fairly new on here, so am still learning who is who, although did bump into her when I saw Jess!
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She adopted a pair of boars from TEAS 😊

Maybe if Biscuit doesn’t start to pick up soon, we look at trying to set up a piggy train to get her here. I offer boarding through my pet business at a £30 per week that covers all supportive care, transport to vet appointments and you just pay vets directly xx
 
furryfriends (TEAS) said:
She adopted a pair of boars from TEAS 😊

Maybe if Biscuit doesn’t start to pick up soon, we look at trying to set up a piggy train to get her here. I offer boarding through my pet business at a £30 per week that covers all supportive care, transport to vet appointments and you just pay vets directly xx
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That sounds really good thank you, a real comfort to know there are such kind people out there offering such support. I will see how she does in the next day or two. I am practically housebound with her and with two young children, it is difficult to know which way to turn xx
 
Surfergirl said:
Thank you.
No she had started eating again and I almost didn’t go, but thought I’d get her checked out.
Could you explain how they do a conscious xray please? Do they wrap them in a towel? I don’t want to put her through anything too traumatic.
If it is dislocated would you know what the treatment is please?
Have you any idea of the cost please? I’m well over £1000 on her now and currently not working, so just need to ensure I can afford it. I’d go without for her, but the last vet check up was £90 for a check up and anticibiotics, so I’m thinking an X-ray would be quite a lot more?
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When I had Bear xrayed, it was at Paignton Dart Vale as the Brixham clinic doesn't have all the machines to do any sort of scans. Bear had conscious xrays and it was about £170. That was at the beginning of October.
 
That sounds like an amazing offer from Debbie at TEAS. Debbie arranged a piggy train to bring my boys down to Devon from Northampton. Three super kind people shared the journey. It really is lovely to know that such amazing people are willing to help.
I think we need to clone Simon so we can all have one of him locally :D
 
I am sorry to say Biscuit has taken a nose dive this afternoon. She ate quite well in the night and this morning, managing her mush and some raspberry and banana as a treat.
However, she has refused to eat or drink anything since and doesn’t seem able to chew/swallow now. The proof was when she refused Metacam and didn’t even chew when I syringed it into her mouth. She usually comes alive for her Metacam. Do they lose the ability to swallow at the end like a human?
I managed to get an appointment tomorrow morning to have her put to sleep as I would hate for her to be suffering. I got the Metacam in her so I’m hoping she is okay. My little girl and I have had a cuddle and put her in the cage where she was wobbly going to her box. It says on the info here to leave them in their surroundings, so I’m hoping that’s the right thing we’ve done.
I can’t thank everyone enough for all your support. I hope if nothing else, this thread helps others by checking which vet they take their guinea to before dental work. I had no idea a lot don’t have a clue. She was eating pellets and hay prior to her appointment, and hasn’t managed anything hard since. I wish to god I hadn’t taken her now, but I thought I was doing the right thing having her checked.
RIP Biscuit when the time comes, and be happy in heaven with your sister Chocolate (Chocolate Biscuit 💕💕) x
 
I’m really sorry. You’ve done absolutely all you can. Sometimes the call to the bridge is just too great. I lost my Percy in August to a bladder stone. He had the op on the Friday and didn’t really recover from it. He passed on the Monday. If they could live just by us wanting it he’d still be here. What I’m trying to say is that sometimes no matter how hard we try to save them some things are out of our control. Take care 😍.
 
weepweeps said:
I’m really sorry. You’ve done absolutely all you can. Sometimes the call to the bridge is just too great. I lost my Percy in August to a bladder stone. He had the op on the Friday and didn’t really recover from it. He passed on the Monday. If they could live just by us wanting it he’d still be here. What I’m trying to say is that sometimes no matter how hard we try to save them some things are out of our control. Take care 😍.
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Ahh I’m sorry to hear that. I can’t believe as I pressed post reply, she came out and started eating her food. She has looked like she’s nearing the end all afternoon. I don’t know what to do tomorrow now x
 
weepweeps said:
I’m really sorry. You’ve done absolutely all you can. Sometimes the call to the bridge is just too great. I lost my Percy in August to a bladder stone. He had the op on the Friday and didn’t really recover from it. He passed on the Monday. If they could live just by us wanting it he’d still be here. What I’m trying to say is that sometimes no matter how hard we try to save them some things are out of our control. Take care 😍.
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Poor Percy, it must’ve been awful for you, but at least you gave him the chance to survive x
 
Surfergirl said:
Ahh I’m sorry to hear that. I can’t believe as I pressed post reply, she came out and started eating her food. She has looked like she’s nearing the end all afternoon. I don’t know what to do tomorrow now x
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Just see how she is in the morning. See if she will take a bit more mush before bed. Then at least you know you’ve done all you can.
 
weepweeps said:
Just see how she is in the morning. See if she will take a bit more mush before bed. Then at least you know you’ve done all you can.
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Thank you, I will. I am shocked at how she has gone from looking almost gone to eating in a flash. Appreciate your support thank you x
 
weepweeps said:
Was it after the metacam she perked up? X
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She wouldn’t take it and I’m not sure if she swallowed it as there was no chewing. But I didn’t see it dripping down her mouth, so I guess it must’ve gone in. I gave her an early dose as I thought it would help stop her suffering. So I think it could be, as she wouldn’t usually have her second dose until bedtime.
 
Surfergirl said:
She wouldn’t take it and I’m not sure if she swallowed it as there was no chewing. But I didn’t see it dripping down her mouth, so I guess it must’ve gone in. I gave her an early dose as I thought it would help stop her suffering. So I think it could be, as she wouldn’t usually have her second dose until bedtime.
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I can’t comment on dosage but maybe she’s just in pain. Was it Jess who prescribed cat metacam?
 
weepweeps said:
I can’t comment on dosage but maybe she’s just in pain. Was it Jess who prescribed cat metacam?
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Yes you could be right! No it was the other vet. She told me I could give her 0.2ml cat Metacam twice a day, but after advice on here, the vet agreed I could give her 0.4ml twice a day, or up to 0.9ml a day. She’s around 800g.
Should I ring Jess tomorrow for advice on dosage assuming she’s still perked up and it’s not a false alarm(
 
Surfergirl said:
She’s just come out and eaten some leaves! I can’t believe it, she hasn’t done that since the vets dental last Monday!
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In fact it could be one of 3 things. The extra Metacam, the antibiotics kicking in or I gave her Emeprid this morning which could’ve worked! I have never seen a creature going from deaths door to eating in a flash in my life, it’s wonderful, I just hope she keeps it up x
 
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