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About Nicole Bury
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I can answer every question anyone has! I am always willing to hit the books for other owners! I and my husband between me have 6 guinea pigs and one expecting, that we intend to keep 2 of. I can help with idle questions, everyday problems to serious health problems but I always sugget seeing a vet!
Experience
I have had 14 guinea pigs in my life with more to come. I have volunteered at the local shelter just to work with the small animals on a weekly basis and I have been to countless vets to soak up there advice, as well as looking in my 50 something books on guinea pigs. I know almost everything I can wrap my head around about guinea pigs!
Sometimes my husband, who is an exotic bird vet/guinea pig fanatic helps me with the questions to!
Organizations
I belong to S.A.R.S. BC. It stands for Small Animal Rescue Shelter.
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The Vancouver sun.
Education/Credentials
I have taken community courses for pet care, including small animals, but I have not been to school formal education (I am not a vet).
Currently I am in the process of becoming a published author and I have my degree in creative writing. Someday I will have my masters. I teach local classes for advanced creative writing and literature for teens.
Awards and Honors
I have had my writing published in the paper for the fourtenth time about animal pet care facts. Nothing big, just me and a few other writers.
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You are here: Experts > Animals/Pets > Exotic Pets > Guinea Pigs > Swollen Ear - Blood
Expert: Nicole Bury - 11/8/2009
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QUESTION: My daughter's pet developed a swollen ear about a week ago. I have drained it three times now. In each case the fluid was not infected but contained blood. This last time I thought, let's wait. After three days the ear was warm to the touch and firm. It did not appear to be tender. I again drained it with the same result.
We are not in a financial position to take the pet to the vet. Any ideas or suggestions?
ANSWER: Hello Preston!
Please be more specific - Was the whole ear swollen, or just a small area and is it the small area that you drianed (like a syst). Please message me back so that I may help you further.
Sorry for the wait, as it apparetly is busy season for giunea illness!
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QUESTION: I appreciate you taking the time. I am out of ideas, so thank you.
It is the whole ear. I first thought cyst as well. However, without the smell of infection I didn't think that would be the problem. I have thought about draining the ear again and trying to apply pressure, but the "leak" into the ear is very slow. The ear fills up over a 24-48 hour period.
I have attached a pic for your reference.
Answer
Ouch!
That is terrible!
I searched but nobody apparently has ever had this problem and written or posted about it!
I suggest taking it to the vet ASAP if not sooner. It might be a pollup or a tumor, it also might be benine so do not freak out you daughter with this information. This has gotten serious and MUST be taken care o9f by an exotics vet! This piggy is obviously hiding some sort of pain!
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