Spencer's Abscess

RyanMarie24

Post   » Mon Jun 24, 2019 8:04 am


Not this time. Which is odd, because it always worked to get him pooping when he had bloat. I had him on my bed with me last night and noticed he's eating ALL of his poop. I put his cage mate on the bed since they've been separated so he can heal and he ate his poop as well.

I woke up this morning to some poop! So I'm hoping his digestive system is getting back into gear. I'll still push the SARx to make sure he's getting extra fiber to help.

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Sef
I dissent.

Post   » Mon Jun 24, 2019 9:11 am


Sounds good.

RyanMarie24

Post   » Mon Jun 24, 2019 12:41 pm


Okay. So his drain comes out wednesday. His fecal test is normal. And his vet just emailed me. Says:

SO far there is NO GROWTH on the Aerobic culture after 48hrs in the lab.  The Anaerobic culture result is still pending

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Sef
I dissent.

Post   » Mon Jun 24, 2019 1:01 pm


Fingers crossed. Did the vet shed any light on why they thought he still has decreased motility? Any discussion of Cisapride instead of, or in addition to, Reglan? It's my understanding that they sometimes work better together vs. just one or the other, depending on what part of the gut is slow.

EDIT: Per one veterinarian Sef has consulted with, Metoclopramide (Reglan) and Cisapride used together can cause potentially serious complications in some situations. Use only as directed and under the strict supervision of a knowledgeable exotics veterinarian.

See also: Motility Medications

RyanMarie24

Post   » Mon Jun 24, 2019 2:16 pm


No. The vet wasn't concerned about the issue and said he'll start going. He's a poooing machine today. Wonder if he slowed up some from having anesthesia twice within 7 days. Also the day of his surgery he didn't eat much...so I'm thinking that was a factor as well.

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Sef
I dissent.

Post   » Mon Jun 24, 2019 2:39 pm


Absolutely makes sense. Glad to hear the poops are back in production today!

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Lynx
Celebrate!!!

Post   » Mon Jun 24, 2019 10:31 pm


Yes indeed! We all love to see nice healthy poops!

RyanMarie24

Post   » Mon Jun 24, 2019 11:09 pm


Thank you!

RyanMarie24

Post   » Mon Jun 24, 2019 11:26 pm


I still feel the lump the vet says is indurated tissue. How long will that take to go away? I'm paranoid mom and want to make sure it's not the abscess again. I'm assuming if it was the abscess it would be getting bigger?

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Lynx
Celebrate!!!

Post   » Tue Jun 25, 2019 11:05 am


I had to look that up:

"Medical Definition of induration. 1 : an increase in the fibrous elements in tissue commonly associated with inflammation and marked by loss of elasticity and pliability : sclerosis. 2 : a hardened mass or formation."

Induration | Definition of Induration by Merriam-Webster
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/induration

I guess (unless it is examined surgically) only time will tell if this is what it is and it will otherwise heal.

bpatters
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Post   » Tue Jun 25, 2019 11:26 am


I have a lump in my upper lip that I got from a fall, and it's been there 10 months. It is getting gradually smaller -- started out the size of a pea and now I can barely feel it.

RyanMarie24

Post   » Tue Jun 25, 2019 12:16 pm


Thank you! It's been there since his first surgery on 06/13 so im assuming that's what it is. I'm being paranoid mom lol. Just don't want him needing a third surgery...stressful for both of us. I'm just glad I have insurance on him to get reimbursed because both surgeries were not cheap lol. But I will pay any amount to have my baby feeling better.

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