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Bloody urine HELP

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VETS it could be uti it could be stones you will need tests depending on how bad it is. Can you send pics of his bloody urine.
 
Firstly, are you absolutely sure it's blood? Sometimes piggies' urine can be discoloured after eating certain foods and sometimes normal urine can appear to be a dark colour.

Is it very watery, diluted, discoloured wee? Or have you seen any undiluted, bright red blood? What colour does the urine look? Is it a pinky colour or more of an orangey brownish colour?

As already said, blood in the urine can indicate stones but is more often a sign of urinary tract infection/cystitis. You'll need a Vet to test the urine.

Does Woody seem to be in any pain or off his food at all?
 
if you can please send pics then I am sure we can help more! I am sure we can help more by seeing the bloody.
 
My Jack had very bright fresh looking blood it was kidney stones but he had them in his tubes between the kidneys and the bladder and they couldnt opperate. He may have them in his bladder which will be easy to opperate on him. When Jack had a scan they could see them. So ask for a x-ray straight away it may save you money. Try not to panic until you know what it is. Please get him to the vets asap.
 
If I were you I'd get the Vet to test his urine and check him over. Definitely take him to the Vets as soon as you can.

If it is a UTI/cystitis then he'll need antibiotics. Ask the Vet to give you Septrin, as it's apparently the most effective antibiotic for that type of infection (although not all Vets will prescribe it, so they may give you Baytril instead). I'd also ask for an anti-inflammatory to help ease the pain - Rimadyl is apparently best, but Metacam is most commonly used and should be fine.

If the Vet suspects stones, an x-ray is definitely advisable.

Let us know how you get on. If you need any help in finding a Vet who is experienced with guineas, just shout.

Fingers crossed you can get a firm diagnosis and get Woody back to full health very soon x
 
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How is Woody today, Emma?

I agree with everything Missy has said so far. If the vet suspects infection (cystitis) first, then the ideal treatment for this is Septrin, an anti-inflammatory plus plenty of fluids (water). A two week course of this schedule is the minimum I would recommend, and if no luck clearing it up after 2 weeks, then I would ask the vet for an x-ray to check for stones.

Treatment beyond that depends on what the x-ray shows. If no stones then a further two weeks of the same treatment; if stones they will need removing and post-op treatment can involve the same treatment as for infection, plus Cystease/Cystaid; if there is sludge/grit/silt/'crystals' then plenty of fluids is the most important, there are also additional treatments that can be used.
 
Hi all thanks for the replies i took Woody to the vets on monday morning he has put him on antibiotics but since sunday there has been no more blood and he does seem happy enough so fingers crossed he will be ok il keep you posted x
 
Glad to hear there's been no more blood this week :)

It's usually a good idea to also give probiotics when antibiotics are given, as some ABs can be harsh on the tummy. If you don't already have some, you can usually get these from Vets or I can recommend Pro-C, available from Pets At Home (You just add the powder to their drinking water)

Fingers crossed the good progress continues til piggy is fully back to normal x
 
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