Oh we already went to the vet cost 200 for him to stay all weekend and they gave him antibiotics they wrapednit but it didn’t last half day they want 25 bucks just to rewrap it I don’t have the money for that and its in a place where it wont stay either

Hello,
It could very well be flea dirt. If you can use a flea comb you can check better for fleas. They are fast and sometimes not easy to see if it’s not a heavy infestation. Are you currently using any flea medication on her?
~kelly

take your guinea pig to a vet.

Keep her clean and dry, perhaps cut the fur away from the wound so the area can stay clean.  If there is drainage you might want to soak the area with a wash cloth dipped in hot, salted water two times per day (morning & night).  Use Epsom salts if you have them, kosher or sea salt works too.  Salt the water until it tastes like the ocean.  Dip a clean cloth in the water and wring out to it isn’t too drippy (and the water should be hot, but not burn you or the GP), then place it over the wound and hold it there until the cloth cools.  Do this a few times per treatment, cleaning the area with the cloth at the end.  Use fresh salted water and a new cloth each morning and night.

Good luck.

throwing up little white pieces?

find anything missing lately?  sounds like your dog might have eating something he shouldn’t have, and now has an obstruction.  i’d get to an emergency vet – something like this can’t wait for morning.

Dear Amy,

The conventional approach will be well covered by another, and probably will be to do a biopsy. The blood will probably show eosinophils so that may be the first thing to do.

I am holistically trained so I have a few different suggestions for you. We often find that any type of tumor is triggered by vaccines and toxins, so for now, avoid all vaccines and other toxins (flea control, house and yard chemicals).

We often see tumors resolve when you discover the ideal diet – usually a fresh meat (raw or cooked) and pureed vegetable diet.

Since the tumor stopped growing and may very well be benign, take a few days to research for an integrative veterinarian where you live (or homeopaths can help by phone) so you can be offered many different choices (mushrooms, Acupuncture and more (TCVM), supplements, homeopathy, essential oils, etc). We sometimes find that when a tumor is removed the overall may suffer. However, sometimes not removing a tumor can cause an increase in cancer if the underlying quantum field has not been healed. An integrative veterinarian can help you weigh the different choices. 

An integrative veterinarian is trained in many different approaches, including using conventional drugs only when absolutely needed. Working with one can increase the chance that your cherished companion can live a long and healthy life. There are good ones and great ones, and a few homeopathic veterinarians will consult by phone or email. You can go to the web sites for each type of holistic practice and use their referral list to find one near to you:

1. Wide range of other treatments: http://www.AHVMA.org – American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association and http://www.civtedu.org

2. Homeopathic veterinarians (these can often help you by phone if no other holistic practitioners are nearby that you like): http://www.theAVH.org and http://www.DrPitcairn.com

3. Chiropractor – http://www.animalchiropractic.org

4. TCVM (Acupuncture and Chinese medicine):http://www.IVAS.org
http://www.avaa.org & http://www.TCVM.com

5. Herbal- http://www.VBMA.org

6. Postural rehabilitation – dogs and horses – http://www.posturalrehabvets.com/Postural_Rehabilitation/Find_a_Practitioner.html

I also have an article on my site (www.MyHealthyAnimals.com) on Selecting and Working with a Holistic Veterinarian.

Sounds good and thanks!  We will setup an appointment with you to get a general checkup and talk about behaviorists.

Brian and Ericka