Post-op piggie

[miss_tabitha]

Rosie had surgery yesterday to remove a lump from her back leg. They gave her an E-collar which she absolutely hates, an I'm concerned because after she gets wet food she'll have nasal discharge; I think it's too restrictive. I'd like to bandage her foot and the vet says it's okay (though it's too close to closing for me to get there) so long as

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[kikayume]

You may be able to get by without a bandage OR an e-collar. I've never really had to e-collar a pig after surgery. With proper pain medication they don't tend to be self-mutilators, but you need to keep an eye on the area, as well. :)