I've wondered about "Interstitial Cystitis" and I have skimmed those posts ... I will re-read asap.
My guinea pig started being "gassy" back in November. I found out my mother's cancer was terminal so I wasn't able to take him to the vet until January. I guess I just feel like if I was dealing with an infection, he would be dead by now. Am I wrong in assuming that?
I'm not sure if his "flare-ups" indicate "Interstitial Cystitis". I think we might be spending too much time focusing on his bladder. He wheeks when he poops too. And he is gassy. Doesn't gas come from his bowels/intestines, not his bladder? Sorry, It's been a long time since I took a human biology class. I feel so stupid!
It could also be so many other things too. He does go through periods where he seems perfectly fine. My vet mentioned his kidneys as a possibility, Irritated Bowel Syndrome, and even "polyps". Basically, she couldn't name all the possibilities ...
What would a blood test indicate? Issues with his kidneys? Would a blood test be worthwhile?