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Bladder Sludge Help

GuineaPigMamaKara

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my 5 year old guinea pig, Mabel, has been diagnosed with bladder sludge by the vet last Thursday. She's doing so much better, she's back to her usual self which is a huge relief as I was struggling with guilt over putting her through the whole x-ray process. She's still slightly squeaking when having a wee, but we're still on the 0.4ml of Baytril and 0.4ml painkillers so I'm not expecting a miracle over night. I was just wondering what exactly are the best veggies to give her, even any pellet brand recommendations that would help significantly reduce the risk of her developing stones. I've read online to keep her fairly active, which is something I'm encouraging. This is a new experience for me and I'd like to do everything I can for Mabel to make her as happy and as comfortable as possible.

I'd appreciate the advice :D
 

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RodiCare® uro

Sorry if the link is in Swedish, but this is what the vet highly recommended my boy with bladder stone to have after surgery. The reviews on Amazon says its a very good product and helps with bladder issues. I have not tried it myself, but maybe another forum-member have some personal experiences of it?

WIsh your girl a speedy recovery 💜
 
Any veg is fine but keep high calcium veggies limited.
Low calcium pellets is best but whatever pellet you feed ensure it is no more than one tablespoon per day. We would recommend Piggie Parcels pellets. It is a company run by a member of this forum.
Filter drinking water.

The current sludge needs to come out - that is either by her passing it herself if it isn’t too tightly packed, or by surgical measures if it is tightly packed.

Wiebke's Guide to Pees and Stones
 
I use the piggie parcels joint support pellets as they have added glucosamine which is helpful for bladder issues. I have a satin and a bladder prone boy both of whom love the pellets. Dignified Sir George hasn't had a UTI since he's been on these pellets and Mischievous Master Boris isn't having pain relief as often as before.
 
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