Brian- Eye problems

[glade]

None listed in WV, but there is one in Lexington, maybe we can consult with them.

I have an apt with my vet Monday, I will see if she is familiar with VIN.

It is hard to tell from the pictures, but his left eye is actually much better, the swelling of the scelera has gone down signifigantly. But the eye has hardened. The right eye is of course much worse.

I probably should have pushed her to do a culture or something right up front. Is it possible it could be fungal? Klynne brought that up.

[Pooka and Pixie]

Oh, poor pig! His eyes look just horrible.

I hope you'll be able to find a good vet nearby!

[klynne]

"I hope you'll be able to find a good vet nearby!"

We have nice vets; we have well-intentioned vets. We do not have knowledgeable exotics vets. We do not have specialists.

Any resources would be out of state, and a big drive.

[happyhoppy]

I have nothing useful to add, but I hope and pray he gets well soon and you find a solution. I hope he's not in pain.

I wish I could do something for Brian.

Sending you and Brian positive vibes.

[Fossil Barb]

Hope you can find treatment for Brian. I think we should contact Vet Schools around the country en masse and let them know what their programs lack in small animal care. Even 1 semester being exposed to piggies, etc. would give Vets a better idea on how to treat them. Dr. J always did research but it's hard to find someone to consult with.

[Josephine]

Sorry, I can't keep track of everyone's location. I used your profile.

[Josephine]

It doesn't matter whether or not you have a specialist in your area. It's just helpful. If one has access to the internet and/or even a telephone, there are consultation services everywhere! Most are no cost or low cost, but the information is more valuable than anything else. I can't count the number of times faceless names have helped me via the internet when I emailed them with a case history. My first heart pig would have never made it if I hadn't become his advocate and searched for the information myself.

[Josephine]

O.K. HERE is the ACVO official site. You are right, there are no listings in WV. It is much more updated than the previous site I listed.

http://www.acvo.org/publicframe.htm

[klynne]

I see Dr. Ketring (I misspelled his name earlier) is still listed there, and still in Cincy.

[glade]

Josephine-Didn't mean to come off rude about my location, I really thank you for the help! Believe me, I am trying to get information and answers. After all the years he has been such a companion to us, he deserves the best.

The good news today is that he is eating some on his own, and drinking water. He didn't fight his feedings today, and was alert.

Klynne, thank you for all your help. Having someone to lend an ear to my babblings on the phone is a big comfort. And I am hoping that this rain lets up so you and your critters don't float down Little Fudge Creek tonight!

[glade]

Mike and I made the decision to have Brian put to sleep this afternoon. After all the joy be brought my for five years, I couldn't bear to put him through this anymore.

Afterwards, while we did not have a full necropsy done, the vet examined him more closely. Mike stayed to watch, as I could not deal with it.

Here best guess was cancer, lymphoma. (This is just a guess, no tests were run other than visuals)

His glands were so swollen in his face that it seemed they had been pushing his eyes from behind, causing the issues.

I had noticed swolen glands elsewhere, but assumed this was due to infection.

I am sorry if this doesn't make much sense, Mike could explain it much better, but I can't get my brain to work right now.

[mkkayla]

I am so sorry. He is at rest now and pain free. Thank you for giving him such a wonderful home.