Festering Bite I think

[harpic01]

It never rains it pours - 4th goo to visit vets on tuesday. Bangers has i think and i use the word think a bite that has got infected. He had a lump on his back which i felt and felt like a bit with a scab - today i picked him up and i thought "blimey you smell someone being weeing over you again" - only to realise it was puss coming out of the lump. The smell well i'll leave that to your imagination. I have bathed his lump and gently squeezed as much gunk out and have booked appointment for Tuesday as its flaming Easter - he looks like quazimodo or a camel and a bit subdued. I am praying its just an infected bite and nothing more poor little bugger he is looking very sorry for himself. Will keep bathing his lump till Tuesday when my partner will take him to the vets as I've got early turn 7am and no chance of getting out of that shift at work - soooo considerate my work not Will keep you updated

[cherrysparkey]

Hi there, just wondering what vet you use and if they're any good? I live in Norwich and I'm still looking for a good vet (hope I never need to take my monsters though!)

Hope your goo is okay!

[luna1]

Poor Bangers! He must be feeling pretty hacked off with life at the moment. You have probably bathed it with saline solution, 1 part boiled water to 2 parts strong, cooking salt. I would do this 3 times per day and ideally use a small syringe to flush it out if you at all can. I don't suppose that you have any Antibiotic left over (Baytril) from a previous illness, have you? There is obviously infection because you can smell it. I would doubt that it is anything else but keep a close eye on it as you already are, any redness, swelling or spread to other areas close by the infection site will need to be seen as quickly as possible.

Good luck little man

[deguconvert]

That is GREAT advice, Luna!! Thank you for posting that here for Harpic!!

Harpic, love, I DO hope he will be well for you. I'll be thinking of you all!

[harpic01]

Hi Guys thank you Bangers says thank you - bless him - no more puss and yes he loves the baths - NOT - but partner is all geared up for Vet visit tomorrow - should be interesting !!!!!!!
Cherrysparkey Yeahhhhhhh another owner in Norwich thank goodness
We use All Creatures Healthcare Brackenwood Sandy Lane Horsford NR10 3FB - 01603 898984. Basically the only Vets in Norwich area that had ever heard of a Degu and our vet has removed Mash's eye when i stood on him - when he was a pup didn't know how fast they could move - saved him bless her and he is now lumbering about fat - going on diet but blissfully happy. They have put 2 of my goo's out with general and they have both come around because this can be risky especially on boys ! the weaker sex hee hee.
If you go past the airport take turning off for Horsford - go through Horsford passed shops on left as you are just leaving Horsford you see wooded area on left and a sign for the vets. They are very friendly and very good. Plug over

[cherrysparkey]

Lol, I did look at that one! I'm so glad someone else has used them for their goos! I did take Mo Mo to p@h vets (when I first got him he had some weird scabs on his back) but I definitely don't want to take them back there lol.

Totoro is always trying to injure himself (normally by throwing himself off things) so I'm sure we'll have to take a trip at some point. I'm sure they think they're invincible!

Hope Bangers gets better soon!

[harpic01]

Hi update
Bangers is now in surgery he has a huge cyst on his back and the Vet said antibiotics wont get rid of it all - or rather it might come back - so he is having it removed poor bugger - hopefully we can pick him up later today - so paws crossed -
Vet said ahh thats 4 out of the 7 ive met - so NO MORE ILLNESS cant have all 7 at the vets that would be just too embarrassing
And yes cherrysparkey you were brave taking him to P&H and we will keep fingers crossed that Totoro doesnt do anything too wild gulp

[deguconvert]

Poor little Bangers! It's a good, good thing that you were well aware of and caring for the "wound" on his back. I'm sure you've prevented it from progressing into something quite a bit worse than it is. I will be thinking of you all and looking for news of him. I hope it all goes very well, hon!

[harpic01]

Ah thank you DC was worried for a while about him - huge hump not his self - will post a picture of his surgery he has got pain killers and at the mo is snuggled in my dressing gown. He has to be on his own for a week to allow the stitches to do their thing so he is doubly fed up, so mum is is new best friend ahhh poor little bugger he does look sore, just got him asleep by my neck this should be the worst day hopefully tomorrow he won't feel so sore x will post picture when the other half comes in as he is the technical one !

[harpic01]

Here is bangers sort of resting/feeling very sore and a bit fed up - Vet said he had to be on his own - but he never has been so good old Mash is in there and I'm keeping an eye on him re nibbling the stitches :0

[harpic01]

bangers

[aurora]

Oh look at the poor wee man! I hope he gets well soon!

[moletteuk]

Awww, poor little fella, get well soon Bangers!

[deguconvert]

Oh the poor little Bangers!! He just looks sore and naked and not himself!! I just feel awful for him. He looks . . . cold . . . want to wrap him up in a blanket and cuddle him up. Would he like a snugglesafe to rest on? OUCH! He looks poorly there. The operation was a success I hope??

[harpic01]

Morning Guys

Thanks for all your good wishes - Strangely enough put loads of soft things in the cage for him to sleep in - and ended up with Mash in the hay and tissues at the bottom You just cant win the cage is lovely and warm he sits where he is as he gets the heat from below and above so cooking on both sides
He came out this morning to say hello always a ray of sunshine is Bangers and said hello which is good and he is eating - the surgery the Vet thinks has done the job didnt realise how big the cyst was the stitches are about 3 inchs long and no hair OMG they almost took it all off - would love to knit him a jumper
Mash is there for support the vet said solitary but Bangers doesnt like being on his own and Mash is such a gentle giant and has been in similar position thought it would stop Bangers getting depressed.
Now have the lovely job of giving him anti biotics and pain killers via the syringe in the mouth - now thats an art i have yet to master any tips ? he is such a good boy but there must be an easier way other than holding him virtually on his back to get him to swollow poor little bugger but it will help and its only for a few days
Hate seeing the boys in different parts of the cage - the other 3 are wandering around as if to say - im sure we were 5 where are the other 2 - but they can see and sniff each other via a meshed hole that seperates the levels . Kids enough to make me grey

[deguconvert]

LOL!! YUP!!! Kids = grey alright. I'm so glad he is showing his normal self today. I have no advice for giving meds however. I've not done it yet and have no ideas for you either. Sorry! Although, some have said that putting it onto a piece of melba toast and letting it soak in before giving it to the patient is very effective. Perhaps that is worth a try?

[moletteuk]

I found you can slice a brazil nut into thin slices, and then put the meds on the slice. Hopefully the nut is tasty enough to them for them not to mind you soiled it with gunk - just watch out for them wiping the meds off.

[harpic01]

Thanks DC it has to be said its one of those acquired knacks that i appear to be developing late in life ! how late is yet to be seen So will get some Melba toast (sounds posh to me and give it a go. Richard would definitely appreciate not having to get out of bed at 05.45 to hold him whilst i wrestle with Bangers firm closed lips - thinking of changing his name to Clam Face ;D He would be a natural in a game of poker ! But he is looking a lot better this evening and has been out for a run in the hallway with Mash who thinks he must have done something wrong as he is in isolation bless him - but its all helping with his Goo Weight Watchers !!!! Cant get to any snacks or go for the late night stuffing of goo face option hee hee which may make him into an Adonis over the coming weeks - well i have a good imagination and if your mother doesn't have the right to think your gorgeous who does ;D

[deguconvert]

Now, I have to tell you, "clam face" gave me the best of huge burst out bwah hah laughing I've had in a while!! Thank you for that!! I'm still giggling!!!

[harpic01]

Your welcome the only one not laughing was Bangers who had that "what did you just call me look on his face" ;D