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Post by SarahHound on Aug 21, 2013 8:55:00 GMT
My piggy Milo has developed a rather large lump under his chin in the past two weeks, and its getting rather worrying. At first we thought it was just fat because he eats loads and its normal for piggies to develop 'chins' but its become clear its not that  We have an appointment at the vet for 12.45pm, wish us luck. He's my favourite piggy and I'm going to be heartbroken if anything happens to him, I only adopted him a few months ago |
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Post by puppypal on Aug 21, 2013 8:59:30 GMT
Poor milo, hope all goes well at the vets and it turns out to be nothing to serious, hope he gets better soon  , barley and puzzle send big licks and cuddles to wish him well |
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Post by tonib on Aug 21, 2013 10:16:42 GMT
Wishing you & Milo good luck at the vets.
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Post by lotsofcats on Aug 21, 2013 10:44:44 GMT
Good luck at the vets with Milo. Let us know how you get on.
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Post by Jademoo on Aug 21, 2013 12:47:54 GMT
Good luck at the vets hope he gets better soon!
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Post by gladys on Aug 21, 2013 14:23:35 GMT
Hope the vets went ok today SarahHound Please let us know. |
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Post by SarahHound on Aug 21, 2013 15:18:55 GMT
Well, mixed news.
The vet was the one I don't like sadly, and he's not good with guineas (from experience we know that) and he's not very gentle either. However, he doesn't think the lump is a cyst or fluid filled as its too hard, but obviously couldn't be sure without taking a sample from the lump. It was horrible, we had to pin Milo down on his back while he shaved his chin and took three attempts to get the tiniest little bit of blood. Poor Milo was so traumatized that when we let go he just lay there on his back, I honestly thought he was dead for a while.
Anyway, those will come back next week, so I'll update then. If by small chance it is just an abcess, then its a case of draining and anti-biotics which is fine. If its a tumour, as we suspect, then I've already decided I'm not having him operated on. He's an overweight middle aged pig and the vet himself said he's quite unlikely to make it.
So he's out on the grass, acting his normal happy self, just with a great big lump on his chin. He's most definitely NOT speaking to us right now.
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Post by tonib on Aug 21, 2013 17:58:03 GMT
Sorry to read the vet visit didn't go so well. Hope the tests come back so that you get a positive outcome.
Poor Milo, but he'll forgive you soon.
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Post by judypops on Aug 21, 2013 18:30:55 GMT
Poor Milo, hope he forgives you soon. Must have been terrifying for both of you.I hope it's nothing too serious and he makes a speedy recovery.  |
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Post by cazypops on Aug 21, 2013 19:56:17 GMT
Oh! poor Milo, I really hope it's just an abscess and he gets well soon.  |
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Post by gladys on Aug 22, 2013 10:40:08 GMT
Oh dear not the best vet visit. Sending you both ((hugs)) and positive thoughts your way, hoping it's something that can be treated. |
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Post by lotsofcats on Aug 22, 2013 13:23:24 GMT
Poor Milo - no wonder he's not speaking to you at the moment. Shame you got the vet who's not good with guinea pigs. It seems that some vets are only good with dogs and cats. Years ago I had a friend who took her pet duck to the vet and when she walked in the vet burst out laughing and said the only place the duck should be is on a dinner plate!!!!! needless to say she changed her vet after that.
I hope that the results show that Milo's lump is a cyst.
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Post by SarahHound on Aug 29, 2013 11:04:52 GMT
Sadly the results have shown Milo has cancer. It's OK though, he's still a happy pig in himself. He can have surgery, but it won't cure it, only *maybe* prolong his life slightly. And being a middle aged pig, he likely wouldn't survive the op anyway. He could have steroids, but again, its not going to cure it, and it would be stressful for him. So for now he's eating, drinking and squeaking away, so we're leaving him be |
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Post by doggiesrule28280 on Aug 29, 2013 12:48:16 GMT
I'm sorry to hear that, but it will be comforting knowing he's had an amazing life. Your making the right choice!
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Post by tonib on Aug 29, 2013 13:22:45 GMT
Sorry to hear the bad news Sarah, although you may have been prepared for it, its still a shock & distressing. As you say he's comfortable & happy now & you've made your decision for the future.
Thinking of you & Milo.
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, barley and puzzle send big licks and cuddles to wish him well
