Can anybody advise? About 3weeks ago, my little 3yr old female developed a dirty bottom. The vet thought it was diahorrea so given baytril and probiotic. She began eating again but the dirty bot got worse and we realised she was lifting up her tummy every time she peed and squeaking in pain. The vet then said it was a bladder issue and gave her an anti inflammatory injection. This helped a bit for a few days but then wore off and things got worse again. She is losing weight and after a second injection this week, has been miserable. I have bathed her bottom area a few times, but she hates that. Her fur is now falling out from the area. How do we know if it's an infection or stones and what else can we do? The vet mentioned X-rays for next week and a bladder operation but then added in that he'd never operated on a GP before. Is it worth trying a different antibiotic? If it's stones can ultrasound not be used? Has anyone experience of this? Thanks.
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Bladder Problem
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If baytril is not making any improvement at all, please ask for a scan or x-ray. At this stage, it is important to check for bladder stones or sludge or a problem with the womb.
If none are found, but no antibiotic helps (septrin/bactrim may be more effective with bladder problems, but it is not much stronger than baytril), then your vet may have to diagnose interstitial cystitis (IC) - recurring inflammation of the bladder walls. It has become quite common, but it currently not curable. All we can do is treat the acute phases with metacam (which is not just a painkiller, but also an anti-inflammatory) and diet. IC can only be diagnosed by default. It usually goes away on its own, but you are generally looking at months or mostly a couple of years. It does not cause stones and doesn't kill. All these issues present with the same symptoms, so it is a matter of working down the list for you vet. We have got a recommended UK vet locator on the top bar, but can provide a link to recommended vets in some other countries if wished.
Please ask your vet for a painkiller in any case! Cystease or some other glucosamine based food supplement is recommended to help protect the natural glucosamine coating of the beleaguered bladder walls.
Guinea Lynx :: UTI
Long Term Balanced General And Special Needs Guinea Pig Diet
Please monitor the weight daily and step in with syringe feed and top watering whenever your guinea pig has lost more than 50g of weight in a short time. Complete Syringe Feeding Guide
In case of a bladder stone op: Tips For Post-operative Care
If baytril is not making any improvement at all, please ask for a scan or x-ray. At this stage, it is important to check for bladder stones or sludge or a problem with the womb.
If none are found, but no antibiotic helps (septrin/bactrim may be more effective with bladder problems, but it is not much stronger than baytril), then your vet may have to diagnose interstitial cystitis (IC) - recurring inflammation of the bladder walls. It has become quite common, but it currently not curable. All we can do is treat the acute phases with metacam (which is not just a painkiller, but also an anti-inflammatory) and diet. IC can only be diagnosed by default. It usually goes away on its own, but you are generally looking at months or mostly a couple of years. It does not cause stones and doesn't kill. All these issues present with the same symptoms, so it is a matter of working down the list for you vet. We have got a recommended UK vet locator on the top bar, but can provide a link to recommended vets in some other countries if wished.
Please ask your vet for a painkiller in any case! Cystease or some other glucosamine based food supplement is recommended to help protect the natural glucosamine coating of the beleaguered bladder walls.
Guinea Lynx :: UTI
Long Term Balanced General And Special Needs Guinea Pig Diet
Please monitor the weight daily and step in with syringe feed and top watering whenever your guinea pig has lost more than 50g of weight in a short time. Complete Syringe Feeding Guide
In case of a bladder stone op: Tips For Post-operative Care