Random squeaking when passing poops

[Elephonty]

Hi! my lone boar woody has started to squeak when he passes poops, these are normally bigger than his average size ones and it isn't everytime but often very few and far between that he squeaks. We took him to the vets yesterday and they gave some loxicom to give if and when he shows pain but it isn't a constant thing (he can go a day or a couple of days without doing it) she pressed on his bladder and couldn't feel any stones and he showed no signs of discomfort as she did this. He has been peeing calcium deposits for a while now but they are powdery and not gritty and he is on a low calcium diet with filtered water. Is it ok to assume it may just be harder to pass the bigger stools or should I try and press for an x-ray or ultrasound to rule out stones if I can get an appointment during the week? With the bank holiday weekend in the UK they are more busy than usual so appointments are like gold dust!

 

[Wiebke]

Hi! my lone boar woody has started to squeak when he passes poops, these are normally bigger than his average size ones and it isn't everytime but often very few and far between that he squeaks. We took him to the vets yesterday and they gave some loxicom to give if and when he shows pain but it isn't a constant thing (he can go a day or a couple of days without doing it) she pressed on his bladder and couldn't feel any stones and he showed no signs of discomfort as she did this. He has been peeing calcium deposits for a while now but they are powdery and not gritty and he is on a low calcium diet with filtered water. Is it ok to assume it may just be harder to pass the bigger stools or should I try and press for an x-ray or ultrasound to rule out stones if I can get an appointment during the week? With the bank holiday weekend in the UK they are more busy than usual so appointments are like gold dust!

Hi

Have you or your vet checked for anything stuck in his penis shaft? Or for potential beginning arthritis in his lower spine?
Boar Care: Bits, Bums & Baths

Please be aware that a diet too low in calcium can also result in calcium pees. It can be difficult to hit the right balance, seeing that local conditions can vary so much. Try a little more fresh herbs in small quantities because they are the most easy to play with. But powdery pees in themselves are not an issue.

 

[Elephonty]

Hi

Have you or your vet checked for anything stuck in his penis shaft? Or for potential beginning arthritis in his lower spine?
Boar Care: Bits, Bums & Baths

Please be aware that a diet too low in calcium can also result in calcium pees. It can be difficult to hit the right balance, seeing that local conditions can vary so much. Try a little more fresh herbs in small quantities because they are the most easy to play with. But powdery pees in themselves are not an issue.

We have checked him over ourselves and he has had some bits around his shaft but it is easily cleaned and he doesn't seem to be in any discomfort because of that .
I didn't know that guinea pigs could get athritis, he is less than 2 years old so I'm gathering it can happen at any age?
We follow the guinea lynx calcium to phosphorus ratio for his diet so he hopefully has it balanced out but I will definitely try some herbs from our garden as well! Thank you so much for your help!

 

[Wiebke]

We have checked him over ourselves and he has had some bits around his shaft but it is easily cleaned and he doesn't seem to be in any discomfort because of that .
I didn't know that guinea pigs could get athritis, he is less than 2 years old so I'm gathering it can happen at any age?
We follow the guinea lynx calcium to phosphorus ratio for his diet so he hopefully has it balanced out but I will definitely try some herbs from our garden as well! Thank you so much for your help!

Please be aware that the ca : ph ratio diet is designed for a mainly soft water country (which the USA is) and that the UK is a mainly hard water country, which is why this diet hasn't worked out for many UK members when we tried it and has actually ended with a spate of bladder stone ops for many of us who were around at the time. We have found it much harder to get right than it looks because it is actually very high in calcium, so if the ratio is out just a little, what you end up with is a lot of calcium in system...

Arthritis in older age is pretty common and can impact on the gut. Other, more aggressive forms of arthritis with young age onset are thankfully rare but not unknown.

 

[Elephonty]

Please be aware that the ca : ph ratio is designed for a mainly soft water country and that the UK is a mainly hard water country, which is why this diet hasn't worked out for many UK members when we tried it and has actually ended with a spate of bladder stone ups for many of us who were around at the time. We have found it much harder to get right than it looks.

Arthritis in older age is pretty common and can impact on the gut. Ither, more aggressive forms of arthritis with young age onset are thankfully rare but not unknown.

Oh no, is there any other lower calcium diet that's more affective? He's on filtered water as well but obviously if it's causing more harm than good I will change the diet!
Ah I suspect it might not be arthritis then as he is still quite a young pig and mobilises very well!

 

[Wiebke]

Oh no, is there any other lower calcium diet that's more affective? He's on filtered water as well but obviously if it's causing more harm than good I will change the diet!
Ah I suspect it might not be arthritis then as he is still quite a young pig and mobilises very well!

The Ca: Ph diet is high in calcium and not low in it.

We have got our own diet recommendations for a moderate calcium diet that has worked out for UK conditions over the long term. Most of our long term members feed a comparable individualised diet. Long Term Balanced General And Special Needs Guinea Pig Diets

 

[Elephonty]

The Ca: Ph diet is high in calcium and not low in it.

We have got our own diet recommendations for a moderate calcium diet that has worked out for UK conditions over the long term. Most of our long term members feed a comparable individualised diet. Long Term Balanced General And Special Needs Guinea Pig Diets

Thank you so much! I was led to believe what Ca: Ph was low calcium!
I usually give a range of mixed salad and occasional leafy greens alongside daily bell pepper and stay away from things such as kale and romaine lettuce so I will look and revise the diet!

 

[Elephonty]

After my vets trying all the meds they knew, I was passed onto an exotic vet. They took an x-ray and found that there were no stones present but his urine looked quite thick so Woody is now on potassium citrate to stop crystal formation, cystaid for lining his bladder and loxicom for the pain (if and when he needs). They have also sent a blood test off to the lab and I will hear back with the results around Wednesday

 

[Hope4gem]

After my vets trying all the meds they knew, I was passed onto an exotic vet. They took an x-ray and found that there were no stones present but his urine looked quite thick so Woody is now on potassium citrate to stop crystal formation, cystaid for lining his bladder and loxicom for the pain (if and when he needs). They have also sent a blood test off to the lab and I will hear back with the results around Wednesday

My piggy is on potassium citrate too. She took a bit to get used to the syringe, but likes the meds well enough and with her low calcium diet and meds now no longer has urinary issues. I hope your piggy gets better soon!

 

[Elephonty]

My piggy is on potassium citrate too. She took a bit to get used to the syringe, but likes the meds well enough and with her low calcium diet and meds now no longer has urinary issues. I hope your piggy gets better soon!

My other pig who sadly had to be PTS due to recurring issues with stones (all surgery and treatment was explored bless his heart) was also on potassium citrate and hated it . Glad to hear you girl has no issues anymore, hopefully woody has similar results!

 

[Hope4gem]

My other pig who sadly had to be PTS due to recurring issues with stones (all surgery and treatment was explored bless his heart) was also on potassium citrate and hated it . Glad to hear you girl has no issues anymore, hopefully woody has similar results!

Fingers very firmly crossed for your piggy.

 

[Elephonty]

Blood tests all came back normal! Kidney and liver function is good and lung were free of infection (woody has ongoing Uri issues) Such a relief to know the cystitis is localised and hopefully the treatment will kick in very soon