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Hernia
Aug 9, 2019 10:37:26 GMT -6
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Post by 11111 on Aug 9, 2019 10:37:26 GMT -6
Our 5 month old calf had her hernia repaired. About 4 days later, I told my husband that she didn’t look right. We walked out to take a look and she looked like she had a BIG bag of fluid in her naval.
He took her to vet. 103 temp. Poked her belly. Clear fluid, no smell. He treated her for fever, antibiotics. Said that he felt that she had a reaction to the sutures.
We gave her additional antibiotics on Monday. Big fluid pocket still there but eating fine and acts healthy. No fever.
I’m not seeing any signs of this getting smaller. Has anyone had any experience with this? I stopped in to get a big bottle of Draxxin yesterday and consulted with him about her appearance. He said she needs more time.
It’s unusual, if you ask me.
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Hernia
Aug 9, 2019 10:50:35 GMT -6
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Post by M-5 on Aug 9, 2019 10:50:35 GMT -6
He did not drain it??
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Hernia
Aug 9, 2019 10:59:55 GMT -6
Post by hook on Aug 9, 2019 10:59:55 GMT -6
Needs a drain tube
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Post by 11111 on Aug 9, 2019 12:03:07 GMT -6
He didn’t. He said it was protecting the incision. Seems bizarre, doesn’t it? |
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Post by M-5 on Aug 9, 2019 12:23:49 GMT -6
He didn’t. He said it was protecting the incision. Seems bizarre, doesn’t it? Im not a vet but I would think if it was clear I would be tempted to drain it. |
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Hernia
Aug 9, 2019 13:47:35 GMT -6
Post by 11111 on Aug 9, 2019 13:47:35 GMT -6
He didn’t. He said it was protecting the incision. Seems bizarre, doesn’t it? Im not a vet but I would think if it was clear I would be tempted to drain it. Me also. He told my hubby that it was “protecting” whatever. So to let it run it’s course. Then when we spoke to him, he said it was a slow process and may not ever return to normal. this is not our normal vet. We’ve done business with them before and prefer them to preg check and work cattle in pasture when needed... cuz they send the TROOPS when work is to be done... but I’m not feeling great about this one. |
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Post by tcranch on Aug 9, 2019 14:00:36 GMT -6
Im not a vet but I would think if it was clear I would be tempted to drain it. Me also. He told my hubby that it was “protecting” whatever. So to let it run it’s course. Then when we spoke to him, he said it was a slow process and may not ever return to normal. this is not our normal vet. We’ve done business with them before and prefer them to preg check and work cattle in pasture when needed... cuz they send the TROOPS when work is to be done... but I’m not feeling great about this one. Trust your gut. And for what it's worth, I'd want it drained. |
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Hernia
Aug 9, 2019 18:01:40 GMT -6
Post by the illustrious potentate on Aug 9, 2019 18:01:40 GMT -6
Sounds like they think it's a seroma from the description and exchange you had. IF that's the case, reaction to suture is possible but sometimes fluid just accumulates because there's a potential space and the area is inflamed.
If that's the situation, most will absorb over time- sometimes a long time and sometimes a knot forms. The more you poke it, the more likely it can get infected.
Theres potential it might get infected anyway, but most dont if it's not already.
Putting a drain tube in seromas is an option as mentioned but if it's not infected now and you open the skin, you are increasing the chance bacteria can access the abdomen through the hernia.
Just things to consider.
Edit: Saying that, if you aren't satisfied, no shame in getting another opinion. And what is big is different to everyone, so I'm talking generalities.
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Hernia
Aug 11, 2019 11:24:43 GMT -6
Post by 11111 on Aug 11, 2019 11:24:43 GMT -6
Sounds like they think it's a seroma from the description and exchange you had. IF that's the case, reaction to suture is possible but sometimes fluid just accumulates because there's a potential space and the area is inflamed. If that's the situation, most will absorb over time- sometimes a long time and sometimes a knot forms. The more you poke it, the more likely it can get infected. Theres potential it might get infected anyway, but most dont if it's not already. Putting a drain tube in seromas is an option as mentioned but if it's not infected now and you open the skin, you are increasing the chance bacteria can access the abdomen through the hernia. Just things to consider. Edit: Saying that, if you aren't satisfied, no shame in getting another opinion. And what is big is different to everyone, so I'm talking generalities. Thanks for your response. |
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Hernia
Aug 21, 2019 19:11:57 GMT -6
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Post by 11111 on Aug 21, 2019 19:11:57 GMT -6
Put her down today. 3 trips in and 2 calls to vet office, another vet saw her today and lanced it and she was heavily infected. She said, she was sure that after draining everything that her guts were out again too.
She said more than likely, when that fluid built up after, it dissolved the sutures at an alarming rate and broke back open.
I really feel I should have asked for more from the other vet. As another poster said “trust your gut”... but sheesh, you want to trust your vet!
This vet said, she could perform another surgery on this little gal but she’d only have a 20% chance at it healing properly or even going well since so much damage was already done inside. That to pull it in to see it up would be incredibly difficult.
That 20% wasn’t good enough odds and this gal has been thru a lot. She wouldn’t have been anything we could have kept as a replacement and no telling what kind of problems she’d have in the future even if it was successful.
It was a hard one today. We fight hard for our animals.
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