Severe IC

[weepweeps]

My piggies stone was found by ultrasound. It was so quick and they didn’t have to sedate him. X

 

[Piggies2023]

Would your vet consider doing a conscious xray? If not, how about a non invasive ultrasound to put your mind at rest? x

My vet doesn't do a conscious xray. Ultrasound she's had one before but I had to drop her off at the vet hospital which was stressful for her and pick her up later which I don't want to do to her. She was there for a good 4/5 hours. The practice I go to doesn't have the ultrasound.

If bleeding isn't improving I will have to take her in tomorrow and see what she suggests.

 

[Piggies2023]

Nancy has stopped bleeding. Looked significantly less this morning so didn't take her to the vets. And now none. Worst thing I can do if its a flare is to take her to the vets when we have already tried everything, just adds to her stress. I am hoping it was just a response to the workman that came on Wednesday. But can't say for sure as she had an episode in December and 0 clue why.

She certainly keeps me on my toes

 

[Claire W]

I am sorry that the vet doesn’t offer conscious X-rays or ultrasounds why you wait but I am glad she’s stopped bleeding now x

 

[Wiebke]

Nancy has stopped bleeding. Looked significantly less this morning so didn't take her to the vets. And now none. Worst thing I can do if its a flare is to take her to the vets when we have already tried everything, just adds to her stress. I am hoping it was just a response to the workman that came on Wednesday. But can't say for sure as she had an episode in December and 0 clue why.

She certainly keeps me on my toes

I am glad that it was just a flare.

 

[Piggies2023]

I'm not so sure what is going on with her. Keeping a close eye at the mo. Hard to distinguish IC from other things. I know she already has a thickened uterus and bladder from when we went to the vets in January.

She's currently at the point of do I need to take her for a vet check or not. But vet checks can make IC worse. So debating with myself and taking it day by day to figure it out. And keeping an eye on her weight etc.

 

[Wiebke]

I'm not so sure what is going on with her. Keeping a close eye at the mo. Hard to distinguish IC from other things. I know she already has a thickened uterus and bladder from when we went to the vets in January.

She's currently at the point of do I need to take her for a vet check or not. But vet checks can make IC worse. So debating with myself and taking it day by day to figure it out. And keeping an eye on her weight etc.

Fingers firmly crossed. I am so sorry that daily the struggle continues.

 

[Piggies2023]

Fingers firmly crossed. I am so sorry that daily the struggle continues.

Thank you. I feel she is unpredictable. I wouldn't be surprised if I had to put her down very soon or if it's another 6 month down the road.

She's still very keen on her breakfast. And active. But she's current having very small amounts of blood at times ( only know because of the white bedding). And is a bit smelly & a slightly wet butt. But she can be smelly from IC, and also had a bit of wet butt from it before where we've scanned.. and nothing. And it has then improved again on its own. I will see what she looks like tomorrow morning.

Just can't tell really. She did pretty well August to till end of December. So disappointing we are back to this unpredictability where I am having to constantly judge whether I think a vet trip is in order. It's tiring. Part of me wants it over with because I feel like I'm waiting for the inevitable but I love her and her qualify of life isn't at that point. She's 4.5 years old now. Didn't ever think i would manage to get her this old. Certainly without a very good vet, wouldn't have managed.

 

[Wiebke]

Thank you. I feel she is unpredictable. I wouldn't be surprised if I had to put her down very soon or if it's another 6 month down the road.

She's still very keen on her breakfast. And active. But she's current having very small amounts of blood at times ( only know because of the white bedding). And is a bit smelly & a slightly wet butt. But she can be smelly from IC, and also had a bit of wet butt from it before where we've scanned.. and nothing. And it has then improved again on its own. I will see what she looks like tomorrow morning.

Just can't tell really. She did pretty well August to till end of December. So disappointing we are back to this unpredictability where I am having to constantly judge whether I think a vet trip is in order. It's tiring. Part of me wants it over with because I feel like I'm waiting for the inevitable but I love her and her qualify of life isn't at that point. She's 4.5 years old now. Didn't ever think i would manage to get her this old. Certainly without a very good vet, wouldn't have managed.

HUGS