[Gpdd] HEALTH: Velvet - Onyx and Surgery

[Ann Evans]

It sounds like Onyx has an ovarian cyst. The mounting and strutting 
behavior is called nymphomania. This is due to the ovarian cyst 
producing the wrong concentration of hormones. This can be treated with 
hormone injections given sub cut. Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, HCG, is 
given at a dose of 60 units repeat in 14 or 21 days. I have also used 
Cystorelin which is gonadorelin 50 mcg/ml.  The dose is 0.5 ml repeat in 
14 days.
Regarding surgery we never use any type of injectable anesthetic. Pre op 
pain med is given by sub cut injection of 10 mg of Rimadyl 20 minutes 
prior to surgery. Anesthetic is 3.0% Isoflurane for induction and 
2.0-2.5% Isoflurane for maintenance. It is very important to keep piggy 
warm during surgery. I use a microwaveable heating pad even though the 
surgery table is heated. I place piggy on pad. Post op pain med is 
Rimadyl 10 mg orally every 12 hours for first 3 days then 5 mg every 12 
hours for 3 more days or as needed. I do all the anesthesia and pre op 
and post op meds for Dr. Bonsack DVM. All animals are up and eating 
within 10-15 minutes after I turn off the Isoflurane. I am not a vet but 
I volunteer for Dr. Frank Bonsack DVM of Adventure Animal Hospital as a 
cavy health advisor.

Healing thoughts from,

Ann and the Rescued Piggys of Piggyville, Tampa Florida USA.