Pus! Pus! All that WONDERFUL Pus!

[Die Fledermaus]

You likely recall the story of Stubby, the badly injured guy I rescued and who was healing quickly and well. Poor fellow had another problem, which is a shame as he is especially friendly, confident, and intelligent - and a great patient.

His face, the left side, quickly became badly swollen and puffy. Time for me to take action.

It was either an abcess, or some sort of cancerous growth. The former option being much much better. So, I put on a leather glove to hold him, disinfected a very sharp long pin, and went to work. I punctured the swollen area near the mouth and began squeezing from the outside praying I would see pus.

At first, nothing, and I feared the worst. Stubby never tried to bite and only rarely reacted in discomfort. I squeezed a little harder. . . and out it came!! That whitish-yellow (with a hint of green) pus started coming out, and more and more! I totally flattened out a swelling that was almost the size of a marble, got all the pus, disinfected and cleaned the area, and put him back home with his two friends. Only a tiny bit of blood appeared at the end when it was obvious there was no more pus.

He is going to be fine.

I have never been so happy to see pus before!

Operation successful.

[Hamsters82]

Oh my goodness gracious!! I think I would let a doctor do that part. You're brave! Glad Stubby is doing well!

[Die Fledermaus]

I am watching to see if the swelling comes back; it may be. If so, another draining. It is obviousoly easy with such a good patient. Stubby is very frisky and healthy right now.

[jeannie]

This sounds like one of Emily's home remedies. Remember the kid in the other forum who used to do home amputations on her gerbils? ;D

Hope he's holding up okay.

[Die Fledermaus]

Yes, I well remember, and I hope you're not comparing me to her.

[toysy]

Thanks for the graphic description lol.

Good thing to hear that it wasn't canerous, and that he's doing good!

[megs]

This was quite an old thread. Don't forget to check the dates.

Poor little Stubby.

I believe he has now passed over the rainbow bridge to join his friends. May his soul rest.