[Gpdd] [HEALTH] Hemi’s cysts and cavy surgery protocol

[Ann Evans]

Hi Tina,

Regarding Hemi's cysts, did your vet tell you if the cysts were in hair 
follicles or in the lymph glands? Multiple cysts under the limbs are 
often a result of swollen lymph nodes. They become swollen due to an 
infection. We would typically treat with oral Baytril 10 mg twice a day 
for 7-10 days. Because cavies have a high metabolic rate twice a day 
dosing is usually the preferred method. Ibuprofen can also be given to 
help with pain and inflammation. We would use over the counter 
children’s ibuprofen. The bottle should read 100 mg per 5 ml. The oral 
dose would be 0.4 ml twice a day for as long as Hemi is on antibiotics.

I would recommend bathing the area twice a day with Betadine solution if 
the cysts are in the hair follicles. You can buy Betadine solution at a 
pharmacy. Very small follicular cysts do not need to be drained.

Cavies do well under anesthesia if the right anesthesia and procedures 
are used. Please go to my web page to see the entire surgical protocol. 
http://piggyville.com/index.php?id=4
When Dr. Bonsack DVM is operating on cavies, I do the anesthesia. We 
have had no problems because we use a protocol that was developed by the 
Cambridge Cavy Trust and Guinea Pig Hospital.

I am not a vet but I volunteer for Dr. Frank Bonsack DVM of Westchase 
Veterinary Center as a cavy health advisor.

Cheers,

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