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Ritika

Ritika

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My sow just peed on my blanket and the pee had a lot of blood it and she was kind of whimpering while peeing please help btw she gave birth 2 months ago
 
Merab's Slave said:
You need to get her to a vet as soon as possible.
Only a vet can give you a proper diagnosis and treatment.
Keep us posted
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It's 3 am here😭 I m waiting for the morning sitting and crying on my bed. Unfortunately there's no exotic vet in my state only normal vets but that too are closed right now😭😭
 
There's not a single vet that has any experience with exotic pets?
 
I'm going to start a thread to see if anyone can find a vet on here. I will get back to you soon.
 
Ritika said:
My sow just peed on my blanket and the pee had a lot of blood it and she was kind of whimpering while peeing please help btw she gave birth 2 months ago
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Hi!

If you see more red pees, then please have her urine vet checked for signs of infection; most general vets should have a test strip to test for blood and protein in the urine. Symptoms can take a few days for symptoms to solidify.
Intense red urine is coloured by porphyrine while clear urine can test high in blood. But the red colour can upset you if you are not aware of this!

Please ask the vet you are seeing for an antibiotic (ideally a brand that has sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim as active ingredients, like US brand bactrim; it is safe for guinea pigs and licensed for them in UK; if necessary, baytril can be used. It is licensed for guinea pigs worldwide.

Additionally I would recommend to ask for an analgesic (painkiller and anti-inflammatory) like metacam (ideally dog strength because guinea pigs have a faster metabolism; they are also much better with higher dosages than cats or dogs).
If the vet is halfway experienced, they can feel for the bladder; ideally it should be soft and relaxed, not hard with a thick wall and should not have any hard contents (like a stone). An x-ray can also exclude the risk of a bladder stone or sludge if problems persist or they recur not long after the end of the antibiotic.
 
Alright, I started a thread for you, providing the link for this thread, and asking for any vets on here to visit it. Sorry I can't help more:(
 
Thank u everyone I m just watching her and sobbing praying it's not bladder stones
 
Keep checking the thread I posted. People are already posting advice.
 
hrsrdr said:
Alright, I started a thread for you, providing the link for this thread, and asking for any vets on here to visit it. Sorry I can't help more:(
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hrsrdr said:
Alright, I started a thread for you, providing the link for this thread, and asking for any vets on here to visit it. Sorry I can't help more:(
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Ritika said:
Thank u everyone I m just watching her and sobbing praying it's not bladder stones
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It looks rather like a beginning UTI or cystitis to me than a stone but you should always exclude any nastier issues if possible.
Please take a deep breath! Urinary tract infections can be unpleasant, but they don't kill. ;)
 
Keeping my fingers crossed, and praying for you and your piggy!🤞
 
PS: I would recommend that you copy out these links here and take them with you when you see a vet.
Please do NOT treat it as an emergency as symptoms will come and go for the first days. ;)

These links contain information on problems with the urinary tract that your vet should take into consideration; safe antibiotics and analgesics and how to calculate dosages for guinea pigs as well as a link to any antibiotics that are dangerous/fatal for rodents.
The information in these links has been specially compiled to help people who do not have access to vets that are familiar with guinea pigs anywhere in the world.
Guinea Lynx :: UTI
Guinea Lynx :: Antibiotics
Guinea Lynx :: Analgesics
Guinea Lynx :: Dangerous Medications
 
Yes @Wiebke I took screenshots of the reply u gave me above to show my vet in the morning i ll take these with me too. I just take really bad anxiety I don't want anything happen to my sweethearts I had my final chemistry exam tomorrow but I ll cancel it for her
 
Ritika said:
Thank you so much😭
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Of course. Wishing the best for you two. It could of course be something minor, but it's better to be safe rather than sorry. Try to sleep. You won't be able to think straight at the vet's if you don't sleep enough. Just check the forum again in the morning.
 
hrsrdr said:
Of course. Wishing the best for you two. It could of course be something minor, but it's better to be safe rather than sorry. Try to sleep. You won't be able to think straight at the vet's if you don't sleep enough. Just check the forum again in the morning.
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I know I can't but I ll try
 
Ritika said:
Yes @Wiebke I took screenshots of the reply u gave me above to show my vet in the morning i ll take these with me too. I just take really bad anxiety I don't want anything happen to my sweethearts I had my final chemistry exam tomorrow but I ll cancel it for her
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Please take your exam and then look for a vet!

As stated before, it will take more than a day for symptoms to stabilise so your vet can make a diagnosis. Your girl is in no danger of life whatsoever. ;)

Here is the link to the website with the medications information as well as the information on UTI and related issues in case the screen shot doesn't contain all relevant information: Guinea Lynx :: A Medical and Care Guide for Your Guinea Pig
 
You can't do anything yet, so try to relax. Trust me, I know how hard it is!
 
Has there been any weight loss or loss of appetite so far. Weight loss was the first sign of a stone for my late Donald followed by a very bright red wee.

What you have here is light pink in the urine and clear discomfort. It is more likely to be an infection. Obviously with having their genitals underneath them and short legs they are prone to picking up infections.
 
@Ritika please try not to worry too much. This is not a life or death situation but one that a general vet can deal with. Many of us have had piggies with a UTI at some point and a short course of antibiotics and anti inflammatory medication is usually all that is needed. Please try to stay calm.
 
Lady Kelly said:
Has there been any weight loss or loss of appetite so far. Weight loss was the first sign of a stone for my late Donald followed by a very bright red wee.

What you have here is light pink in the urine and clear discomfort. It is more likely to be an infection. Obviously with having their genitals underneath them and short legs they are prone to picking up infections.
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I ll weigh her right now she was 730 grams 4-5 days before I ll update u
 
Have you noticed any irregular habits as far as urinating or drinking?
 
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