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Urine Infection?

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Izzie913

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Hi all,

I have been away on holiday for the weekend and have left my piggies at a guinea pig hotel. This morning the lady running this hotel has gotten in contact with me, telling me that she thinks one of my guinea pigs (Winter) has a urine infection as he was sitting by himself earlier this morning making odd squealing noises and she has also found spots of blood on their bedding, however, she isn't 100% sure that these have come from Winter or whether it could perhaps be from my other piggy (Pickles). She says despite this, they are both still eating quite well. I am unsure what to do as we live 2-3 hours away (dependant on traffic) and are unlikely to be ready to leave for an hour or so. Should I book a vet appointment for this evening or do something else? Any help and advice would be appreciated.

Thank you in advance!

PICTURES I HAVE BEEN SENT:
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Blood Patches

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Still eating and drinking- Winter pictured right (Plain black)
Pickles pictured left (Tortoise shell and white)
 
If you can get in today, that's awesome! We have been down this road many times...if it's an infection, antibiotics and pain relief get it under control. Hope your piggie is feeling better soon.
 
All the best!

Red coloured porphyrine pees and squealing are typical for the onset of either a bacterial urine infection or a sterile (i.e. non-bacterial) interstitial (i.e. recurring) cystitis. Both have the same symptoms at the start and both can be triggered by a lowering of the immune system through a stress situation, like a change in housing. You always start with a course of antibiotics with ideally a painkiller/anti-inflammatory and take it from there.

Some piggies are more sensitive to changes in their situation than others. I am very sorry that your holiday has been spoilt.
 
Definitely get it checked out asap with a vet! My older girl is currently being treated for a uti, and the vets have hopefully got it well under control. She has a cystophan supplement for urinary health once a day, and loxicom twice daily, and her blood levels went down from a 2/4 on the scale to a 1/4. The earlier you get help the better.
 
Thank you all for your help,

My piggy finished his 10-day course of antibiotics a couple of days ago. Since then, the blood has stopped, but he is still making odd squealing noises. I am unsure whether this means that he still has the infection or not?
 
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