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Male piggy with stone in Urethra.

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MrWilson

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Hello,

I'm sorry my first post isn't in the introduction section, I'm hoping to get done advice for my Piggy, Mr Wilson.

Hes currently at the vets, they gave him ab xray and have told us he has a stone but it's not in the bladder, it's in the urethra. They wanted to do surgery but as we can't pay for it in full in advance they now want to send him home with muscle relaxants and pain meds. They said there's a chance could pass it on his own.

I wanted to ask if this is even possible with a male pig? I've heard of female pigs passing them but it's more difficult for males.

I'm so upset as from what I've been reading this a very serious condition. He's not completely "blocked", he is leaking urine the vet said, but he can't fully empty his bladder. They want to send him home tomorrow, for him to try and pass it.

I'm currently trying to get a loan but I can't do it in time for tomorrow which is when they want me to collect him or they will charge for every day he's there.

I'm just hoping for some advice in regards to the possibility of him being able to pass it. Is this possible? I understand it's an expensive procedure but every other vet I've ever been to usually allows you to pay so much up front then the rest later. They won't budge on this, no money, no surgery.

Any adive or suggestions would be extremely appreciated. I based in Ireland if that helps.

Many thanks,
Lucy.
 
Oh I’m so sorry you are in this predicament. Poor Mr Wilson. I don’t have any experience of this sorry. I suppose he may be able to pass it if it’s a very small stone. Can the vets squeeze it out? Rather than operating? 🤷🏻‍♀️
 
weepweeps said:
Oh I’m so sorry you are in this predicament. Poor Mr Wilson. I don’t have any experience of this sorry. I suppose he may be able to pass it if it’s a very small stone. Can the vets squeeze it out? Rather than operating? 🤷🏻‍♀️
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The vet is telling me that the stone has already entered the pipe, she said surgery on the bladder is much easier. The stone is the size of a peppercorn. She wants me to bring him home with pain meds and muscle relaxers to see if he pases it. I just want to do whatever is right for him.

The fact he can't pee properly concerns me, what if the stone causes a complete blockage? The vet is over 4 hours away so it would be difficult to get him there if this happens.

I appreciate your kind words, thank you.
 
I once had a boar who had a stone in his urether, unfortunately the vet couldn't operate from there and tried to flush the stone into his bladder in order to remove it but it didn't work unfortunately and the kindest thing I could do was have him PTS.Has your vet considered doing this if he can't pass it on his own.I'm sorry you're going through this x
 
Gem789 said:
I've got to be honest but I didn't think a boar could pass it if it's stuck in his urethra.I'm not certain though,I could be wrong.I'll tag @Wiebke and @Piggies&buns to see if they have some advice.
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Hi

HUGS

Boars passing urethral stones is a bit of a gamble; they have an awkward inglenook in their urethra where many stones get stuck and which make for a much difficult operation than a bladder operation. The stone is just about small enough to pass naturally but it may not - and yes, we have had cases where a urethral stone in boars did actually pass but more cases where it has not. Sometimes stones and crystals can also embed in the walls of the bladder and urethra, which makes them much difficult and risky to get out if possible.

However, if the urine flow is already impacted, then an emergency operation becomes more urgent. It is a 'right now' make or break operation if your boy is suddenly unable to pass urine and is declining fast as the blocked urine is very painfully pushing back up towards the kidneys. :(

It is a very tricky situation for any vet and owner. Because of the high risk, many vets would prefer not having to operate but it can be wishful thinking. It is a ratehr wobbly tightrope walk, to be honest.

I am really sorry that you are finding yourself in this situation.
 
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