[Gpdd] [HEALTH] Treatment of abcess

[DebJonSara at aol.com]

My Soulage has an abcess about the size of a small marble on her side - 
around the shoulder. It doesn't seem to be bothering her at all - she's still 
running around, chief wheeker as usual and chomping her way through her veggies 
like there's no tomorrow. But I am worried. Took her to the vet today but she was 
running late and I had to leave without seeing her as I had to get to work. 

The abcess is a pinkish lump with a little hole in the middle. I'm pretty 
sure my vet won't know what to do, so can anyone offer any advice? I've looked it 
up on Google, but the peroxide bit, lancing and all that seem a bit scarey, 
and everywhere seems to advocate antibiotics - so it looks like it needs to be 
a vets' job. 

I'd be grateful to hear from anyone who has experienced anything similar in 
their piggie. I know abcesses can become really serious if not properly 
treated. My vet doesn't have a particularly good track record as regards my piggies, 
so it would be great to be able to give her some pointers. Oh, and please, 
don't tell me to find an exotics vet - they don't exist in rural France, this 
woman is the best I can find in that at least she does try, and she's willing to 
take advice from me. 

Condolences to all whose piggies have recently crossed The Bridge - we all 
know what good company they are in,

Debbie (and her 19 Dolly Mixtures)