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My poor piggy, Gus, has had bladder problems since I got him. He's been in and out the vets had numerous bottles of antibiotics, xrays,urine samples taken and been poked and prodded everywhere. Last weekend I noticed blood in his urine so took him yet again to the vet who said it was up to me they would either give more antibiotics and anti inflammatories or refer him to the Glasgow Vet school. I opted for the latter. An appointment was duely made for yesterday (Wednesday). We went along and poor Gus had to be sedated to have different things done to him. He even had dye injected into his bladder to see if any stones showed up, which they didn't. The rodentologist who dealt with him said that there could still be something lurking and it was up to me but he would like to operate. I'm worried about it being done but I feel for his sake it needs to be done to rule out once and for all the possibility of bladder stones. Part of me hopes there is one but another part hopes it's just grit causing him pain which would be cleaned out I suppose during the op. Not keen on more anaesthetic and once this is done I won't be putting him through anymore but I'll cross that bridge when it comes up. Any advice on looking after him when he comes home after the operation would be gratefully received. The op is next Wednesday.