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Ulcers on genitals?

Good news! The abscess is definitely shrinking and there's been no more necrotic skin for a week. The antiseptic wipes twice a day, antibiotics, and switching out the bedding more frequently are all doing the trick! I've been wiping her footpad as well and it's also disappearing.

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Glad to hear that things are improving and that she is feeling better. xx
 
Oh keep up the good work. Gorgeous Miss Jynx is looking much better. Well done.
 
The ulcers keep coming back. :( I wonder if it's because Jynx seems to be leaking tiny amounts of urine so her genitals are frequently wet. Before I spend another £80 minimum on a vet trip to probably be told to keep up with the antiseptic wipes twice a day, has anyone had any experience of this? She had chronic cystitis (which could've been related to gynaecological issues) earlier this year before her spay. Can this weaken the bladder? She also passed some nasty sludge, so could that have had an impact? Jynx is otherwise her happy contented self, so it's frustrating that I can't seem to get this under control. Thanks!
 
HeatherW said:
The ulcers keep coming back. :( I wonder if it's because Jynx seems to be leaking tiny amounts of urine so her genitals are frequently wet. Before I spend another £80 minimum on a vet trip to probably be told to keep up with the antiseptic wipes twice a day, has anyone had any experience of this? She had chronic cystitis (which could've been related to gynaecological issues) earlier this year before her spay. Can this weaken the bladder? She also passed some nasty sludge, so could that have had an impact? Jynx is otherwise her happy contented self, so it's frustrating that I can't seem to get this under control. Thanks!
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I am ever so sorry. I do not have the medical schooling to answer your questions nor have we seen a lot of coincidences of urinary tract issues and ovarian cysts on here.

Unfortunately, the wipes don't seem to be as effective as you want them to be. Maybe an antibiotic will do the trick even if it not yours and your vet's first choice?
 
I’ve never come across this before so I’m really sorry I can’t offer any pearl of wisdom. But I’m thinking of you & Jynx x
 
Wiebke said:
Hi

I am ever so sorry. I do not have the medical schooling to answer your questions nor have we seen a lot of coincidences of urinary tract issues and ovarian cysts on here.

Unfortunately, the wipes don't seem to be as effective as you want them to be. Maybe an antibiotic will do the trick even if it not yours and your vet's first choice?
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She was on antibiotics when it initially appeared and that helped to clear it up, but it was to fight the infection rather than stop the ulcers reoccurring. Back to the vet we go then!
 
HeatherW said:
She was on antibiotics when it initially appeared and that helped to clear it up, but it was to fight the infection rather than stop the ulcers reoccurring. Back to the vet we go then!
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To be honest, we haven't come across a case of persistent ulcers on the genitals ever or so rarely that we cannot remember it. :(
 
We saw the vet today. It may be that the infection just hasn't gone away, so she's back on the same antibiotics for 7 days along with Loxicom. The vet has taken a culture swab to check whether we need to change the antibiotics; we should get the results back in a week.

So, I'm down another £230. 😅 Bring on pay day!
 
HeatherW said:
We saw the vet today. It may be that the infection just hasn't gone away, so she's back on the same antibiotics for 7 days along with Loxicom. The vet has taken a culture swab to check whether we need to change the antibiotics; we should get the results back in a week.

So, I'm down another £230. 😅 Bring on pay day!
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Very sorry about the expense but good that she is back on antibiotics.
 
As an update, Jynx is still struggling to get rid of these ulcers. They're nowhere near as bad as before and the boarder has been wiping her bum clean twice daily, but they just won't shift.

I had the results of the culture back on Monday and, if I understood the vet correctly, she has a bacterial infection. I can't remember what the name is, but it's usually present in urinary tracts in guineas and it may be that it's just doing rather too well at the moment.

She's been prescribed Arthrocam, another antibiotic, which I'm going to pick up today. Details to follow!

Jynx is still a happy piglet though! She just seems to constantly leak a bit of wee, so hopefully the meds sort it out.

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I've googled arthrocam and it is just another brand name for metacam (active ingredient meloxicam)? It is available in the UK both in cats and dog strength since this year.
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Wiebke said:
I've googled arthrocam and it is just another brand name for metacam (active ingredient meloxicam)? It is available in the UK both in cats and dog strength since this year.
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Ohhhhh, I asked for more Metacam too as I've run out; that's the name of the med on the notification that it's been dispensed. I'll confirm the antibiotic when I've collected it!
 
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