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Please help me my 2year old guinea pigs got blood in his pee and I can't afford to take him to a vets what do I do?
 
Blood in pee can mean ALOT of different things. I would most commonly refer it with bladder stones (I sadly have a lot of experience with bladder stones). The only way to really determine what is wrong will be to take them to the vet :( they will probably need a x Ray. Is your squealing while peeing or having trouble peeing or pooping?
 
Unfortunately, the only thing that you need to do is take him to the vets. He either has UTI or bladder stones. Can you borrow money from family or friends? Your piggy's condition would turn worse if he won't have any treatments. He needs to be examined by a vet.
 
Are you based in the UK? If so you may be able to take him to the pdsa. Unfortunately there is no alternative with blood in the urine. It could simply be a UTI but an antibiotic will be needed which can only be prescribed by a vet
 
Blood in the urine is a common symptom of several issues in the urinary tract. This can reach from a bacterial urine (UTI) or bladder infection (cystitis) to bladder stones.

Bacterial infections require an antibiotic and bladder stones need an operation as they won't go away by themselves. :(

Vet cost are unfortunately making the overall largest budget part in the lifetime of any pet. It is vital that you save up for a vet fund as part of the weekly living and maintenance cost right from the start.
 
Sappyshelly said:
Blood in pee can mean ALOT of different things. I would most commonly refer it with bladder stones (I sadly have a lot of experience with bladder stones). The only way to really determine what is wrong will be to take them to the vet :( they will probably need a x Ray. Is your squealing while peeing or having trouble peeing or pooping?
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He really squealing while his peeing
 
Wiebke said:
Blood in the urine is a common symptom of several issues in the urinary tract. This can reach from a bacterial urine (UTI) or bladder infection (cystitis) to bladder stones.

Bacterial infections require an antibiotic and bladder stones need an operation as they won't go away by themselves. :(

Vet cost are unfortunately making the overall largest budget part in the lifetime of any pet. It is vital that you save up for a vet fund as part of the weekly living and maintenance cost right from the start.
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Thank for your help I did have a vet fund but my other guinea pig needed a operation last month so haven't got one know .
 
Lady Kelly said:
Are you based in the UK? If so you may be able to take him to the pdsa. Unfortunately there is no alternative with blood in the urine. It could simply be a UTI but an antibiotic will be needed which can only be prescribed by a vet
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Yes I am based in the UK I will have look thanks for your help.
 
I’m leaning more towards stones. My dear Farley boy (may he RIP) squealed with his stones. Depending where it is, and how large it is your piggy may be able to pass it. Still take them to the vet ASAP as stones are very uncomfortable and painful. Most of the time they have to get them removed through surgery.
 
Sappyshelly said:
I’m leaning more towards stones. My dear Farley boy (may he RIP) squealed with his stones. Depending where it is, and how large it is your piggy may be able to pass it. Still take them to the vet ASAP as stones are very uncomfortable and painful. Most of the time they have to get them removed through surgery.
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Thanks for your help thankfully pdsa as agreed to see my guinea pig tomorrow so fingers crossed my little boy will be all OK .
 
Thanks everyone for all your help pdsa as agreed to see my guinea pig tomorrow so fingers crossed everything will sort it self out thank you so much everyone.
 
piggy lover1234 said:
Yes I am based in the UK I will have look thanks for your help.
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If you are in the UK, you could ask your clinic whether they'll agree to a payment plan if you have so far paid your bills promptly. ;)
 
Hi thank so much everyone for all your advice last night just been to the vets unfortunately they are stones but they are so small that he should pass them if I up his water intake hopefully this will work if not I need to take my little boy for surgery. But fingers crossed my little boy is on a road to recovery thanks again everyone for your support and help.
 
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