What Would Be The Key Symptoms For Either A Uti Or Bladder Stones?

[Jesse's pigs]

Hi guys so a while ago now I posted a thread regarding my eldest boar Mo who was occasionally squeaking while toileting- he'd do it for a day then nothing for a week and then it'd happen again. You all advised keeping an eye on him and taking him to the vets if he did it constantly, I saw blood in his wee or his behaviour/appetite changed. It stopped shortly after and so I never took him to the vet- though soon after he went for his checkup.

Anyway I've been having him running about my floor today with Steve- now I'm off for Christmas is thought I'd have a day with my boys- and he is squeaking while toileting again! It's only happened today and he was fine yesterday. His urine looks normal- got calcium in it but normal it's not gritty or red etc just cloudy. His poos are fine also- perfectly formed albeit a tiny bit smaller but they go big other times. He's eating and drinking fine.

I have given them both a bum wash and thoroughly watched Mos butt and testicles etc to hopefully dislodge anything that could be up there. I also got his penis out- well half out the bloody bugger is a terror when it comes to cleaning down there! I've also given him a lovey handful of grass and now he's asleep in a ball- looking quite content.

Do you advise if just watch him again? I've felt his stomach etc and I can't feel any hard lumps or bumps.

If he had a UTI OR Bladder stone are there any other symptoms I could look out for? Many thanks.

 

[Wiebke]

Here is more information: Guinea Lynx :: UTI

If you are worried because of recurring squealing when peeing, but there are no other symptoms that indicate an infection, it is definitely worth a vet check and a scan for bladder stones or sludge, if only to eliminate that worry.