Hand-Rearing Guinea Pigs

Re: Hand-Rearing Guinea Pigs

Emma Purnell — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:21:44 GMT

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Could be worse...it could be lime green

So happy to hear wee Haggis is doing well after his op....must of been a nerve wrecking anaesthetic!!

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I have to say, it was a scary anaesthetic, but made a million times better by taping the Doppler blood pressure monitor to his chest before the op - could monitor throughout without having to touch and move him too much!

Re: Hand-Rearing Guinea Pigs

emmadilemma — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:30:54 GMT

Could be worse...it could be lime green

So happy to hear wee Haggis is doing well after his op....must of been a nerve wrecking anaesthetic!!

Re: Hand-Rearing Guinea Pigs

Dippy — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:58:11 GMT

I guess it's so you all know I'm no longer a "proper" nurse

Re: Hand-Rearing Guinea Pigs

Emma Purnell — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:51:28 GMT

No idea! But it is big, and purple!

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Dippy — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:08:30 GMT

Eeeew - what's with the big purple thing that's just appeared by my avatar??????????????

Re: Hand-Rearing Guinea Pigs

Dippy — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:07:15 GMT

Hi Emma

So pleased his op finally went ahead and that he's recovering well. Give him a big snuggle from me!

Re: Hand-Rearing Guinea Pigs

F1chick — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:39:06 GMT

Aww I'm pleased!

Re: Hand-Rearing Guinea Pigs

Emma Purnell — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:17:53 GMT

Sorry about the delay in responding, we had to delay the op on Friday and it was finally done today. I am thrilled to say we are up and eating! I did take pictures - let me know what you think!

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.284543631578420.77264.125443154155136&type=3

Re: Hand-Rearing Guinea Pigs

F1chick — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:32:01 GMT

How's the piggy?

Re: Hand-Rearing Guinea Pigs

Emma Purnell — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 07:36:25 GMT

We need all your luck today, it is the day of truth!

Vicky - I am planning to, but obviously need to get him through the op, healed and happy before then.

Will let you all know later, may be taking pictures throughout to keep myself from being too stressed to do my job!!

Re: Hand-Rearing Guinea Pigs

Vicky RVN — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:48:59 GMT

OMG how did I not see this thread before! He is sooooooo cute! Got everything crossed it goes well for him tomorrow xxx Are you going to get him a little friend?

Re: Hand-Rearing Guinea Pigs

Saskia Quinn — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:13:49 GMT

Hi Emma,

Wee Haggis is beautful!! All the very best for you and him on Friday, fingers crossed he does well, which I am sure he wil!! Keep us posted xxx

Re: Hand-Rearing Guinea Pigs

xhappysvn21x — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:59:23 GMT

love it. good work x

Re: Hand-Rearing Guinea Pigs

Emma Purnell — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:45:53 GMT

He is, and he is such a happy chap, always chuntering, squealing for attention and hopping around happily! I couldn't give him up

Re: Hand-Rearing Guinea Pigs

emmadilemma — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:36:10 GMT

Ach bless his wee cotton socks he soooo cute!!

Re: Hand-Rearing Guinea Pigs

Emma Purnell — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:19:17 GMT

Hello all! He has grown quite a bit since he was last seen...

Re: Hand-Rearing Guinea Pigs

Emma Gerrard Dip AVN (SA) DipHe CVN BSc (Hons) CVN RVN KSQP RAM — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:39:53 GMT

Good luck Haggis! Keep us posted!!! He is adorable! x

Re: Hand-Rearing Guinea Pigs

emmadilemma — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:50:53 GMT

Ooh good luck for friday wee haggis....let us know how it goes x

Re: Hand-Rearing Guinea Pigs

Emma Purnell — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:40:36 GMT

Just to let you all know, my little Haggis (as we have named him!) is doing brilliantly! He is just over a month old and is due his surgery for forelimb amputation on Friday Very worried about him but the skin is thinning on the area he uses so we have no choice.

Once all the surgery is done he will be staying with me, his little character is amazing and my partner and I just adore him.

Thank you all for your help - will find a picture soon and will let you all know how the op goes...

Re: Hand-Rearing Guinea Pigs

Roxi — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 21:16:55 GMT

We had one in a few months ago at work and were using evaporated milk mixed 50:50 with water to syringe feed with.

Hope he's still doing well :)

Re: Hand-Rearing Guinea Pigs

Emma Purnell — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 21:11:41 GMT

He is still doing great - will keep you all updated!

Re: Hand-Rearing Guinea Pigs

Katie Drew — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:40:28 GMT

Hi Diane yes it is... How are you?? Now living in Emsworth.

Re: Hand-Rearing Guinea Pigs

Esther Baker — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 21:34:54 GMT

Awww!!

Re: Hand-Rearing Guinea Pigs

Katy — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 21:04:16 GMT

OMG he is so cute!

Hope he is doing well!

Re: Hand-Rearing Guinea Pigs

Emma Purnell — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 20:36:51 GMT

Thank you all for your help!

This is little Haggis - doing well so far!