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Bladder stone

Kimberley jennick

Kimberley jennick

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Hi everyone
I've taking my guinea pig Dave to the vets to day and have found out he as bladder stones.
He was on treatment for a water infection a 1 week ago and found out today he has stones in his bladder, the vet had to drain is bladder as he haven't pee and have been giving strong antibiotics tomorrow ring the vet for further investigation to see what the next step is even flushing the stones or operation I'm wondering anyone in the same boat.
- Will he recover from operation or flushing the stone and become him self again as he very weak at the moment.
- will he come back to normal and be him self again or do I have to say my final goodbye and let him cross the rainbow bridge......
 
I'm sorry you are dealing with this.it depends where the stone is.if its in the bladder only you have a good chance of removal.There is a risk with every general anesthetic.your vet is best placed to give you the best advise regarding recovery.whatever you decide will be the best decision for you and your piggie.
 
Hi, one of my boys had to have a bladder stone removed a couple of months ago and has made a full recovery. Flushing them out is not usually an option for boars because of the size and length of their urethra. Did the vet give you pain meds as well as the antibiotics? Is Dave eating?
@JosieK has just had a piggy go through a bladder stone operation who is still recovering and might be able to share their experience with you. Sorry I don't know how to link you to the thread
 
I’m so sorry Dave has bladder stones. How old is he? I don’t think they can be flushed out unless they are very very tiny as boars have a crooked bend in their urethra making surgery the usual option. You say he is weak. Why? Has he not been eating well? If not are you syringe feeding him. How is his weight? Sorry for all the questions but it helps with peoples answers. Is your vet used to operating on piggies? That will make a huge difference too. Some piggies recover well from this and others don’t I’m afraid. I would see what the vet advises tomorrow. Good luck.
 
I’m so sorry you have lost Dave. I lost a piggy two weeks ago to a bladder stone. It’s so sad. Dave will be munching on all the green, green grass over the rainbow bridge.
 
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