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Missy_Crane · 02-08-2017, 01:17 PM

Hi Souffle, thanks so much for sharing that article. It's funny; I'd heard of galastop in passing during my research, but all I could find through a google search was other people asking about it, but no actual answers, so that Vectis page was super informative.

I have a tentatively positive update regarding Esme! I thought 'the hell with it, I'm not giving up on her' and rang up the main surgery of the branch clinic I'd visited first - they are one town over, a 15 min bus ride. I asked for their small animal specialist to give me a call back for some advice, and honestly, the guy was so nice that I haven't even visited this vets in person yet but I'd recommend them! We spoke for about 10 minutes when he called me after his afternoon surgery. I explained everything from the beginning, he listened kindly and patiently, and when I got to the part about how my regular vet said hamsters average lifespan is 18 months so the surgery was unthinkable, he made a confused sound and said 'that's not right'. I thought thank goodness, this is going well so far! I explained that I fully understood the risks and was about to say 'I just want to at least give her a chance' - he burst out 'well obviously you just want to give her the best chance, don't you!' I thought Oh bless this guy!!

I said that since Esme is not even 2 and, and is active and healthy, I'd thought she'd be a good candidate for surgery, and he said, 'it certainly sounds like it, doesn't it!' He went through all the details with me and although he said there's always a risk with small furries (which we all know) he also ended by saying 'well hopefully we'll have her back to you and up and flying about in no time' which is just all I wanted to hear, really - someone with a bit of positivity and the will to at least try to help her.

So Esme is booked in for a morning appointment tomorrow. Please wish her luck

I will keep you guys updated and hope to have good news. Dropping her off and then waiting for that phonecall is always the hardest part.

I'm a little worried about getting her home on the bus after the op as I know keeping her warm is the most important thing - instead of her usual carrier, I've lined a cardboard box with some kitchen roll, and will add some of her bedding to make it feel like home. I've then wrapped bubble wrap around the sides (don't worry, there's air holes) and I'll be carrying it in a grocery bag. Think that'll be ok?? I could always ask to borrow a heat pad from the vets and bring it back when we have the check up in a few days...

Also, what should I be feeding her when she comes back into the hospital cage? I know scrambled eggs, baby food, porridge, yoghurt...anything else?

Thank you

Haha, so nervous now...positive thoughts...

02-08-2017, 01:17 PM
Missy_Crane Newborn Pup Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 24	Re: Pyometra in Female Hammy Hi Souffle, thanks so much for sharing that article. It's funny; I'd heard of galastop in passing during my research, but all I could find through a google search was other people asking about it, but no actual answers, so that Vectis page was super informative. I have a tentatively positive update regarding Esme! I thought 'the hell with it, I'm not giving up on her' and rang up the main surgery of the branch clinic I'd visited first - they are one town over, a 15 min bus ride. I asked for their small animal specialist to give me a call back for some advice, and honestly, the guy was so nice that I haven't even visited this vets in person yet but I'd recommend them! We spoke for about 10 minutes when he called me after his afternoon surgery. I explained everything from the beginning, he listened kindly and patiently, and when I got to the part about how my regular vet said hamsters average lifespan is 18 months so the surgery was unthinkable, he made a confused sound and said 'that's not right'. I thought thank goodness, this is going well so far! I explained that I fully understood the risks and was about to say 'I just want to at least give her a chance' - he burst out 'well obviously you just want to give her the best chance, don't you!' I thought Oh bless this guy!! I said that since Esme is not even 2 and, and is active and healthy, I'd thought she'd be a good candidate for surgery, and he said, 'it certainly sounds like it, doesn't it!' He went through all the details with me and although he said there's always a risk with small furries (which we all know) he also ended by saying 'well hopefully we'll have her back to you and up and flying about in no time' which is just all I wanted to hear, really - someone with a bit of positivity and the will to at least try to help her. So Esme is booked in for a morning appointment tomorrow. Please wish her luck I will keep you guys updated and hope to have good news. Dropping her off and then waiting for that phonecall is always the hardest part. I'm a little worried about getting her home on the bus after the op as I know keeping her warm is the most important thing - instead of her usual carrier, I've lined a cardboard box with some kitchen roll, and will add some of her bedding to make it feel like home. I've then wrapped bubble wrap around the sides (don't worry, there's air holes) and I'll be carrying it in a grocery bag. Think that'll be ok?? I could always ask to borrow a heat pad from the vets and bring it back when we have the check up in a few days... Also, what should I be feeding her when she comes back into the hospital cage? I know scrambled eggs, baby food, porridge, yoghurt...anything else? Thank you Haha, so nervous now...positive thoughts...