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Chloe is Poorly Vets Wed.

David Piggie Lover said:
Chloe back at vets I dropped them off at 8.30am. Heidi gone for company.
Chloe was great this morning she loved her emerald two full Syringe and i had to give Heidi some as she kept nibbling my thumb wanting to know what we were doing. . :hmm:
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I hope today’s vet visit goes well David x
 
Hi. She's home and not a happy piggie. I'm not forcing anything on her tonight she's popped.
Can't say a lot as vet going to ring me l8tr I'm guessing with the bill size she's had another good work out.
including UPCR external pals laboratory
UCCR external pals laboratory
External lab sample interpret
Cyatocentesis
so again lot of this is new to me.
I update after spoken to vet
Thank you everyone.
 
If it helps, UPCR is a urinary protein test, like for bacteria or kidney function, UCCR is a urinary creatine-cortisol test to check if a hormonal condition like a pituitary or adrenal gland issue might be causing weight loss, and cystocentesis is the procedure to take urine out of the bladder with a needle to do these tests on freshly made pee that hasnt passed out the usual way and got possibly contaminated with bacteria from the bum or reproductive tract.
Not much fun for Chloe but it sounds like your vet is being very, very thorough and testing for things that are usually only done in dogs, cats and horses!
Piggy kisses and healing wheeks for Chloe, thats a lot of tests, but your new vet must be very informed and really care about her getting a proper diagnosis (and the tests are probably quite expensive unfortunately) as they are standard for racehorses and pedigree dogs but not rodents as far as I can see!
Come on Chloe piggy, give daddy a break and don't have a really rare pituitary disorder, he's going all out for you here darling just eat your syringe dinners and get chubby again! X
 
Wow, it does sound like Chloe has had a bit of a rough day. But by goodness it does sound like no stone is being left unturned. Sending hugs to both her and Heidi.
PS I love your description of Heidi nibbling when the Emeraid was out. She is such a nosey Parker sticking her nose in. Beautiful girls x
 
VickiA said:
Wow, it does sound like Chloe has had a bit of a rough day. But by goodness it does sound like no stone is being left unturned. Sending hugs to both her and Heidi.
PS I love your description of Heidi nibbling when the Emeraid was out. She is such a nosey Parker sticking her nose in. Beautiful girls x
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Heidi tho she was missing out on a treat. I had a nibbled thumb . . Bless Her. Them 3 piggies you sorted out for me have made me love um so much and you know what I mean Vicky. x
 
PigglePuggle said:
If it helps, UPCR is a urinary protein test, like for bacteria or kidney function, UCCR is a urinary creatine-cortisol test to check if a hormonal condition like a pituitary or adrenal gland issue might be causing weight loss, and cystocentesis is the procedure to take urine out of the bladder with a needle to do these tests on freshly made pee that hasnt passed out the usual way and got possibly contaminated with bacteria from the bum or reproductive tract.
Not much fun for Chloe but it sounds like your vet is being very, very thorough and testing for things that are usually only done in dogs, cats and horses!
Piggy kisses and healing wheeks for Chloe, thats a lot of tests, but your new vet must be very informed and really care about her getting a proper diagnosis (and the tests are probably quite expensive unfortunately) as they are standard for racehorses and pedigree dogs but not rodents as far as I can see!
Come on Chloe piggy, give daddy a break and don't have a really rare pituitary disorder, he's going all out for you here darling just eat your syringe dinners and get chubby again! X
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very very intresting and a massive thank you for taking time out to help a heart struggling piggie slave. x
 
Hello All. Vet is a lady called Sheryl Calway she's also Clinical Director and Veterinary Surgeon
She's spoken to me about Chloe and is honest saying that this is a very unusually challenging piggie. . She went into a massive amount of details why all these test and trying to sort her weight loss before surgery. . She's pretty sure the lump is IN ON OR ATTATCHED to the Kidney but is puzzled by it's rareness.
She's getting the advise of a friend who is a Pathologist and agree this is rare. .
My dam phone died so I'm screen shot message. sorry but I'm struggling with trying to remember everything.
 
David Piggie Lover said:
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You're doing great Dave don't worry!
The adrenal glands (that make adrenaline) are stuck on the top of the kidneys so they might suspect a rare adrenal gland tumour. This could cause weight loss and that UCCR test should check for extra adrenaline or cortisol (a stress hormone you can get from extra adrenaline and similar hormonal gland issues).
Very very rare (I have been tested for this myself, as I have stupidly high blood pressure, I had to collect all my pee for 24 hours in a giant bottle rather than have a needle in my bladder!) but your vet is exploring every option.
Keep up the blueberries and hay, and remember these are very remote possibilites and Chloe doesnt have a clue what's going on except she loves her daddy and needs extra snacks and cuddles! X
 
I've been away for a few days and have just caught up with Chloe's news. Sending you and Chloe and all your piggies my love and best wishes as always Dave. It's amazing the tests they do on little piggies these days. I hope they find an answer for Chloe soon, sending her bucket loads of healing vibes. Xx
 
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