Found a stone! Help!

[Lymaine]

Noticed a few small spots of red in guinea pigs urine. A few a couple of days ago, nothing for a few days then a lot today... as a result, checked on him a few hours later and found a small bloody stone. What do I do? I’m confused as I’m reading it’s good cos he’s got rid of it but maybe there’s more? He’s not squeaking while peeing.

 

[Claire W]

Good that he has been able to pass the stone but I'd take him to the vets to make sure there are no more and just to have him checked over

 

[Lymaine]

Thank you that’s what I was thinking

 

[Wiebke]

Noticed a few small spots of red in guinea pigs urine. A few a couple of days ago, nothing for a few days then a lot today... as a result, checked on him a few hours later and found a small bloody stone. What do I do? I’m confused as I’m reading it’s good cos he’s got rid of it but maybe there’s more? He’s not squeaking while peeing.

Hi! It is good that he is passing a small stone. if they are small enough, they can pass without too much trouble.

Please have him vet checked during regular opening hours with a scan or x-ray to make sure that there are no more stones or sludge stuck up there.

Please have a read of our diet tips for urinary tract problem piggies and ask your vet about cystease, which is a cat food supplement that supports the natural glucosamine coat of the bladder walls, which may have been a bit stressed by the stone. Your vet may prescribe an antibiotic. The diet recommendations will hopfully help towards preventing the formation of more stones.
Long Term Balanced General And Special Needs Guinea Pig Diets

 

[Flutterby]

A vet check for certain! Hope it was the only one and he has no further problems!

 

[VickiA]

Boy, I bet that was painful for him. I agree that a vet check is a good idea.

 

[Lymaine]

Update. A bit more blood after the stone but then nothing at all. Peeing and pooping normally, eating, drinking and popcorning fine! Took him to vet. They didn’t X-ray him but they felt his belly thoroughly, checked his bits and bum and weighed him. He also took a look at the stone. Freddie is on antibiotics for 5 days, twice a day. The vet couldn’t feel anything untoward and believes he has got past the worst. Keeping an eye on him. If anything strange I will take him back but for now he seems fine.... if somewhat upset with me for the vet trip!

 

[Claire W]

I'm glad that all went well at the vets

 

[Lymaine]

Thank you so am I. I’m relieved.

 

[Merab]

Glad all went well.
It’s worrying when a piggy isn’t well.
Hope there’s no further problems