[Gpdd] HEALTH: Blossom's situation

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this pouch may have been an abscess that ruptured into her throat or a birth 
defect, I dont know. I'm wondering if it is more visible with ultra sound or 
a fiber optic camera scope. In any case if there is a skilled surgeon on the 
island, perhaps if there is a vet college, she could be evaluated for 
surgical repair.  A surgical repair is probably a bit far fetched but its 
the only thing I can think of .  In the mean the Rimadyl for pain and 
inflammation is important, or some less favorable way to control pain. 
Critical Care is the best food for her as it is finely ground natural food 
for piggies and is likely to not get stuck in this pouch if kept pretty 
fluid, mix and let it sit a bit till it thickens then add some more water so 
it will stay fluid. Hay or pellets would I think have a tendency to get 
stuck. I would follow each feeding session with some syringed water to keep 
the pouch as flushed as possible. I have never heard of such a think in 
piggies, and its clearly not easy to fix. It causes pain or fills up which 
has taught her to avoid food. I would push consultation if at all possible. 
I sure wish this was easier, but it doesn't seem to be
Sandy and Sammy