Dunkin's Abscess

[rayfay]

Okay everyone. I will take any bit of advice at all. We have 2 foster piggies at the moment. Dunkin and Gouda. Both were left in a park with another male and a female when it was 111 degrees outside.

Right now Gouda has a URI. I think I've got that under control.

but

Dunkin has an abscess that I noticed yesterday. It is on his cheek. It popped this morning. I gave him 0.3 of Sulfatrim and cleaned him up a bit with some water.

What do you think I should do now? He will most likely be going to the vet today or tomorrow but for now.... what should I do?

Thanks in advance

Rachel

[Niki]

I've not had any experience of abscesses Rach but i would imagine to keep the area clean - bathe with salt water & check to see if all the badness has come out.

I'm sure someone will know what's best

Nikix

[Dawn - Admin]

Yes keep it clean and if there is anything in it squeeze it out. Not a very nice job but the more puss you get out each day the quicker it will heal up. He could also have a course of antibiotics to clear up the infection.
I hope they both get better soon you are doing a great job

Dawn

[rayfay]

Thanks Dawn and Niki

I have separated Dunkin from the others. He is in my bedroom in our old petstore cage. Our rescue leader says he could have a highly contagious type of abscess so now I am monitoring his cage mate as well. Dunkin has been eating some pellets and some melon so I know he can chew and swallow.

Thanks very much for the advice.

Rachel

[ccc]

Yep. It will need to be kept open until it's healed on the inside - abscesses heal "inside out". Flushing with betadine or chlorhexidine is - I believe - the solution of choice. ABs are also important to kill the bacteria that caused the abscess.