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Find out how Buttercup’s lip heals:
Buttercup had a visit to the Good Doctor today, she returned home about an hour ago is now resting comfortable with the rest of the HappyCavy Herd.
Why was Buttercup at the vet?!
Here’s why:
Yesterday, the day after Dot’s attack on Buttercup, The Humans noticed some serious signs of infection in Buttercup’s lip wound during a routine health check. Her poor little lip area was noticeably swollen and had a rancid, terrible smell. In addition to those disconcerting signs, The Humans were able to excrete a small amount of puss (eww! gross!) from her swollen wound.
The Humans immediately called their favorite exotic veterinarian and made an appointment at the earliest possible time slot for the next day (today). After making Buttercup’s appointment, The Humans thoroughly cleaned her wound once more. Using a syringe filled with salt water to clean out her cut(s) and an application of isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol), The Humans finished the cleaning of Buttercup’s laceration with a tiny bit of triple antibiotic ointment.
So today, Buttercup was off to see the Good Doctor. Fortunately, her lip was beginning to deal and there was no visible signs of swelling or discharge. Horray!
Her trip to the vet went really well! The Humans were able to grill the Good Doctor on what he thought about Dot’s introduction. He also helped The Humans figure out a good treatment plan for Buttercup’s wounds, which at this point are beginning to heal.
In regard to Dot’s guinea pig introduction, The Good Doctor said that she may be the type of guinea pig who doesn’t like or want company. He also advised The Human’s to be patient and see if time away from the pigs, but close enough to get accustomed to their noises and smells, would help her settle down.
The Good Doctor also stressed how she may be a “solitary pig” and sometimes this just happened with feisty little guinea pigs like Dot, depending on their prior living situation. This has given The Humans a lot to think about.
Buttercup was sent home with Baytril (an antibiotic to prevent infection) that will be given to her for seven to ten days, twice a day. She also received a tube of 1% silver sulphadiazine cream once a day, which will help keep Buttercup’s lip free of infection.
With Buttercup back in the HappyCavy Forever Home safe, sound, and sleepy, there are new developments with Dot’s introduction process.
Follow Dot’s Guinea Pig Introduction Story:
