tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056227010256723048.post809521359751465715..comments2023-05-22T03:15:53.848-07:00Comments on Cali Cavy Collective: a blog about all things guinea pig: Poof's Spay Incision Healing: Days 1-6 photo logAlicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01136777117715712592noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056227010256723048.post-25143689598080480872012-02-25T09:26:39.326-08:002012-02-25T09:26:39.326-08:00J, one of our earlier pigs had those (dissolving s...J, one of our earlier pigs had those (dissolving sutures). Our vet said that staples seem to be the most secure. I shudder to imagine what Poof would have done to normal stitches then! <br /><br />Best wishes to you, Bo, Coco & Sjeuf :)Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01136777117715712592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056227010256723048.post-6457764485160961702012-02-25T03:51:01.264-08:002012-02-25T03:51:01.264-08:00Oh my, I've never seen stitches like that. My ...Oh my, I've never seen stitches like that. My vet uses stitches that resolve on their own.<br /><br />Hope you are feeling much better Poof!<br /><br />(Janneke aka J from the winky team)Jannekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05768006612152698443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056227010256723048.post-46637461173741120002012-02-24T10:51:10.671-08:002012-02-24T10:51:10.671-08:00Sherry, thanks for the well wishes! Hugs to you an...Sherry, thanks for the well wishes! Hugs to you and your little herd :)Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01136777117715712592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056227010256723048.post-48441058156431498952012-02-23T21:08:26.407-08:002012-02-23T21:08:26.407-08:00Wow! Kind of looks like she has her own little zip...Wow! Kind of looks like she has her own little zipper there! :o)<br /><br />We're so glad that she's doing well. Please give her a cuddle for us.<br /><br />Best wishes from Sherry and 7 lovable cavy pals (Pepper, Maia, Cookie, RubyLu, Dusty, Stripe, and Vincent)Pencils and Painthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15538078853344239538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056227010256723048.post-33866173939576637152012-02-23T18:21:28.206-08:002012-02-23T18:21:28.206-08:00PaintedThread, thanks - I reasoned that this metho...PaintedThread, thanks - I reasoned that this method would be less stressful and easier on Poof than lifting her up or flipping her. Poof is already doing enough damage herself by gnawing at whatever staple she can reach!Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01136777117715712592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056227010256723048.post-23008867464776822322012-02-23T05:50:59.510-08:002012-02-23T05:50:59.510-08:00I love the way you took the shots. What a great i...I love the way you took the shots. What a great idea!<br /><br />Those are some serious staples. She's one determined rodent to pull those out.PaintedThreadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07430500003121265452noreply@blogger.com