mackenziejanetaylor
Junior Guinea Pig
Hi everyone,
My little Blue was neutered at my local exotic vet today, I had another boar neutered there last August and was happy with the result even if it costs more than normal vets... anyway, the surgery itself went well. I was initially concerned when I picked him up as I was told he wasn't eating and had to be syringe fed but the minute we got home he immediately ate everything I gave to him.
So, the vet called me after his surgery to let me know he was awake, however, during this phone call she also mentioned his lungs sounded "cackly" which worried me. The second vet who I picked him up from seemed unaware of this at first until she looked at his notes, but she let me take him home.
Since we’ve been home, I’ve noticed that Blue’s breathing does actually sound off. His usual noises (the ones that piggies make when they're exploring/curious) don’t sound quite right they are very low and sound blocked. He is currently in his hidey and I can hear him making noises too, which he doesn't usually do when he's in a hidey.
I've given him his first dose of Metacam and he isn't acting unusual other than being a bit hunched and making the noises described. He is otherwise acting himself.
I’m worried about the breathing issue and whether it could be related to the surgery or something else that's coincidentally happened right at this time. I’m hesitant to bring him back to the vet just yet unless it's absolutely necessary as I don't want to disrupt his post-op recovery in the comfort of his own home. The visit today stressed him out a lot.
I've come here like I always do if I need help and it's always super helpful so I'd appreciate anything.
I've emailed the vet for some guidance too, hopefully they'll reply first thing.
Thanks for your help <3
My little Blue was neutered at my local exotic vet today, I had another boar neutered there last August and was happy with the result even if it costs more than normal vets... anyway, the surgery itself went well. I was initially concerned when I picked him up as I was told he wasn't eating and had to be syringe fed but the minute we got home he immediately ate everything I gave to him.
So, the vet called me after his surgery to let me know he was awake, however, during this phone call she also mentioned his lungs sounded "cackly" which worried me. The second vet who I picked him up from seemed unaware of this at first until she looked at his notes, but she let me take him home.
Since we’ve been home, I’ve noticed that Blue’s breathing does actually sound off. His usual noises (the ones that piggies make when they're exploring/curious) don’t sound quite right they are very low and sound blocked. He is currently in his hidey and I can hear him making noises too, which he doesn't usually do when he's in a hidey.
I've given him his first dose of Metacam and he isn't acting unusual other than being a bit hunched and making the noises described. He is otherwise acting himself.
I’m worried about the breathing issue and whether it could be related to the surgery or something else that's coincidentally happened right at this time. I’m hesitant to bring him back to the vet just yet unless it's absolutely necessary as I don't want to disrupt his post-op recovery in the comfort of his own home. The visit today stressed him out a lot.
I've come here like I always do if I need help and it's always super helpful so I'd appreciate anything.
I've emailed the vet for some guidance too, hopefully they'll reply first thing.
Thanks for your help <3
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Hope Cookie is ok!
All the best! X
His personality is so unique, he’s the most curious guinea pig I’ve ever had and that’s saying a lot as they are very curious animals! 
