Pantufinha's Medical Thread
- daisymay
- Supporter 2016-2021
Are my vets unusal? As they stick tubes down piggies noses for them to breathe. They have done this to Jessie and Jasmine, I remember I freaked when Jessie sneezed a bit of blood. I thought this putting tubes down the nose was normal.
Sending hugs to you both, I know how scary and frusratating it can be, hanging in there.
Sending hugs to you both, I know how scary and frusratating it can be, hanging in there.
- Regiane
- Cavy Slave Since '08
Some news:
Pantufinha still is not eating by herself, nothing. I'm handfeeding her.
My vet called me. He contacted Dr. Herbert, experienced odontologist from Odontovet (the one who knows Dr. Legendre). They discussed Pantufinha's case and Dr. Herbert said that the better is to make the procedure as soon as possible.
My vet said he personally had made this type of procedure just twice, and that he prefers that she makes the dental procedure at Odontovet, where they have specialists in this area and better equipment. He's passing her case to a vet called Elisangela Peres de Freitas.
I contacted her by phone and I feel confident. She looks experienced with guinea pigs.
The procedure will be made on Monday, 9AM, in Campinas, the neighbour city. (the vet is out of city now, that's why it will be on monday)
Until there, I have to continue to handfeed her, plus giving her analgesic once a day and adding probiotics on the mash she's eating by syringe. They explained that during the surgery the intestinal moviments are affected, and that's why is good to insire probiotics now.
I'm feeling a bit better know. I know she'll have to pass through this, but at least, no matter what happens, I know I'm giving her the best possible. My sweet girl.
Pantufinha still is not eating by herself, nothing. I'm handfeeding her.
My vet called me. He contacted Dr. Herbert, experienced odontologist from Odontovet (the one who knows Dr. Legendre). They discussed Pantufinha's case and Dr. Herbert said that the better is to make the procedure as soon as possible.
My vet said he personally had made this type of procedure just twice, and that he prefers that she makes the dental procedure at Odontovet, where they have specialists in this area and better equipment. He's passing her case to a vet called Elisangela Peres de Freitas.
I contacted her by phone and I feel confident. She looks experienced with guinea pigs.
The procedure will be made on Monday, 9AM, in Campinas, the neighbour city. (the vet is out of city now, that's why it will be on monday)
Until there, I have to continue to handfeed her, plus giving her analgesic once a day and adding probiotics on the mash she's eating by syringe. They explained that during the surgery the intestinal moviments are affected, and that's why is good to insire probiotics now.
I'm feeling a bit better know. I know she'll have to pass through this, but at least, no matter what happens, I know I'm giving her the best possible. My sweet girl.
I am so sorry you and Pantufinha are going through this. I wish I had some advice to share but all I can offer is a little support. It is so hard to watch our little ones hurting. It is such a helpless and frightening feeling. Hang in there. You are doing everything you can do. I am sends lots of healing thoughts your way.
All the best, Regiane~~
Yes, u r doing the right thing n i think it's the best decision for your sweetie, so dun worry~
I'm so happy ur vet is a really good vet, she told you the truth and recommended another experienced vet, be honest, not so many vets in HK willing to do this, many vets here are not exotic vets but they treat guinea pigs as dogs or cats...
Except for the anesthesia risk, there should no wound in her mouth so she can recover well after the surgery, i believe..
Last time my vet told me she gave Shui Jai subq during the surgery, this may help him to recover better after anesthesia.
Yes, u r doing the right thing n i think it's the best decision for your sweetie, so dun worry~
I'm so happy ur vet is a really good vet, she told you the truth and recommended another experienced vet, be honest, not so many vets in HK willing to do this, many vets here are not exotic vets but they treat guinea pigs as dogs or cats...
Except for the anesthesia risk, there should no wound in her mouth so she can recover well after the surgery, i believe..
Last time my vet told me she gave Shui Jai subq during the surgery, this may help him to recover better after anesthesia.