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I think this is a similar thread to one below, but forgive me for starting another one. I have just been down and found, on an area of clean bedding, a few blood-soaked pieces of sawdust. I picked up the guineapig who left that area, turned her over, and sure enough there was a small droplet of fresh red blood coming from her bottom hole. I have put both girls out in their run and the one with the problem seems active, is eating well and seems totally normal. I was wondering if guinea pigs ever had anal problems caused by hard poos ? Or if anybody had any other ideas about cause ? Her poos are also normal.
 
Hi Popcorn.

Sorry to hear about your piggy.

I think it is always a difficult one because you just don't know whether it is coming from her bottom or her reproductive system.

Can I ask how old she is and have you had her for very long?
 
Sorry to hear about your problem.
In my experience there could be a variety of reasons for the bleeding.
How old is your piggie? Is she squeaking at all when she is having a pee? Is she sore when you feel her abdomen, can you feel any lumps?
I'm pleased she is otherwise quite happy, but has she lost weight recently or shown any odd behaviour eg towards her companions.
It's important you take her to your vet with all this information as they can check to see if it is related to a urine infection, perhaps a bladder stone or cystic ovary (x-rays or scans may be needed).
My first thought would be that they would probably give her a course of antibiotics (septrin or baytril) but be aware that this may only be a temporary soution and be prepared that the bleeding may return when the course is over and further treatment may be needed.
If you are in any doubt about the confidence of your vet with guinea pigs or they seem at all uncertain about the treament, or suggest surgery, then try and persuade them to contact maryh's vet to ensure they consider all the other options.
There are similar threads on the forum and, although the outcome was not good on all of them, this was more down to fact that "treatment-wise" things could have been done differently.
Hope you get on OK
 
Thanks both for your responses. She is making no squeaking noises when weeing, but I will go and check her by gentle pressing around the area and see how she responds. I rehomed her and her friend about 6 months ago, and I believe they must be about 3 1/2 - 4 years old. Her behaviour seems normal in all other ways, bright-eyed and active. I will report back once I have done a few more checks.
 
I would take her to the vets tomorrow as she may have bladder stones or the start of an urinary tract infection (uti). It's always better to be on the safe side.
 
Well, oddly, there has been no reoccurence of the bloodiness. I have lightly prodded and felt all round her abdomen, and she seems fine. I wonder if it is possible that a sharp piece of something cut her slightly ?
 
MaryH said on a previous post that when sows come into season sometimes they have a pinkish tinge to the urine. It is mentioned on the other post about blood in the urine.
 
Mmm, thankyou, I don't think it is that but worth bearing in mind. I've just been down to check her now, and where she has been sitting there is reddish discharge from her urethra/vaginal opening (can't tell which). The colouring is blood red, but clearly watered down in some way as not pure blood. Will be a def. vet visit tomorrow am!
 
She has seen the vet and it has been diagnosed as cystitis. We have oral anti-biotics to give twice daily and should clear it up quickly. After a general feel of her and inspection of her condition it is clear she is in otherwise good health. Thanks to those people who posted on this thread...:)
 
Ive just seem this thread!

oh i am pleased you have foudn out what is wrong. poor little mite, give her lots of cuddles tonight!
 
Glad you were able to get a proper diagnosis. As someone who has recently had a "bladder stone" piggy I sympathise. If you can get hold of some unsweetened cranberry juice to offer your piggy you might find that this helps to neutralise her urine and make it less painful for her when she wees. It can also be helpful to offer a pro-biotic an hour or so after she has had her antibiotic to keep her gut in good order. Bio Lapis is usually readily available from the vet or you can get Avipro Plus from SPH Supplies - http://www.sphsupplies.co.uk/produc...d=489&osCsid=d12efda31a6338a476455b7527b86dc0

Hope she is soon feeling better.:)
 
Hopefully the antibiotics will do the trick and she'll right as rain again soon.
 
glad to hear she got on well at the vets to

hope everything goes smoothley from now on
 
Just read this today, I am glad that you know what is wrong and can act accordingly. Also good to hear she is fine. I had to think about sueonmull's poor piggie and what had happened to her (ovarian cysts), so I keep fingers crossed for yours!
 
Thanks everyone. She had her third syringe of Baytril this evening and is right as rain !
 
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