gpigluver14
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Cavy Slave
- Joined
- Feb 6, 2007
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- Joined
- Feb 6, 2007
- Messages
- 739
My pig Ruby is about 4.5 and has another UTI, previously she had one in November 2016. It was cleared then with 10 days of Baytril with no issues since, so she didn't get an x-ray. I had leftover Baytril so I was giving her the same amount when I noticed blood in her urine again recently. Unfortunately after 10 days she started having a tiny amount of blood again after it was mostly gone and I was then out of Baytril. Also on day 11 (yesterday) she started eating less and being less energetic, so I took her to (a new) vet today. She has also been squeaking more while urinating starting yesterday. Forgive me if I don't make sense- I couldn't sleep last night because I was worried about her.
She received an x-ray to check for stones and there was a spot of 'sand' and mineralization or 'pre-stones' in her bladder. The vet suggested possibly flushing her bladder before surgery, but that 2 more weeks of antibiotics may be enough to clear it up. I'm confused as to the difference of 'pre-stones' and sludge, are they the same thing?
She is now on Metacam 0.4 ml once per day (1.5 mg/ml) and Baytril 0.4 ml twice per day (22.6 mg/ml). I believe these are appropriate doses? She is 0.9 kg.
Then the tech talked to the surgeon who seemed to be set on going through with surgery. I go back in 10 days to speak with him about it and possibly get another x-ray. Shouldn't I wait to see if it clears up with more antibiotics, especially if it's not an actual stone? Or should I see another more cavy savvy vet? Surgery is also up to $1300 on the estimate which seems higher than average. I definitely do not want to put her through that if it's not necessary! Or my wallet...
Other info: she is in a 4x2 with another female, fleece bedding, Oxbow pellets, unlimited Timothy hay, a baby carrot every day, orange every week, red leaf lettuce often and occasional fruit- watermelon, apple, grapes, etc.
Thank you so much!
She received an x-ray to check for stones and there was a spot of 'sand' and mineralization or 'pre-stones' in her bladder. The vet suggested possibly flushing her bladder before surgery, but that 2 more weeks of antibiotics may be enough to clear it up. I'm confused as to the difference of 'pre-stones' and sludge, are they the same thing?
She is now on Metacam 0.4 ml once per day (1.5 mg/ml) and Baytril 0.4 ml twice per day (22.6 mg/ml). I believe these are appropriate doses? She is 0.9 kg.
Then the tech talked to the surgeon who seemed to be set on going through with surgery. I go back in 10 days to speak with him about it and possibly get another x-ray. Shouldn't I wait to see if it clears up with more antibiotics, especially if it's not an actual stone? Or should I see another more cavy savvy vet? Surgery is also up to $1300 on the estimate which seems higher than average. I definitely do not want to put her through that if it's not necessary! Or my wallet...
Other info: she is in a 4x2 with another female, fleece bedding, Oxbow pellets, unlimited Timothy hay, a baby carrot every day, orange every week, red leaf lettuce often and occasional fruit- watermelon, apple, grapes, etc.
Thank you so much!
