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Help with a UTI - Pebble

Pebble is doing ok. No worse than before the vet appointment. I have the Cystophan tablets to try him with. @Janey (or anyone else who uses them) do I just dissolve the tablet with a little warm water? How much? Obviously I don’t want to make too much. Do piggies like the flavour?
 
weepweeps said:
Pebble is doing ok. No worse than before the vet appointment. I have the Cystophan tablets to try him with. @Janey (or anyone else who uses them) do I just dissolve the tablet with a little warm water? How much? Obviously I don’t want to make too much. Do piggies like the flavour?
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You may have to grind up the tablets and then mix them with water. That is why we recommend cystease capsules as there is not a lot between them.
 
I found this on google @weepweeps
I hope it helps

To give Cystease to a guinea pig, empty the powder from one capsule into 2 ml of warm water and dissolve it thoroughly. Using an oral syringe, give 1 ml of this mixture by mouth twice a day (morning and evening). Store the remaining 1 ml in the fridge.Always consult an exotic veterinarian to confirm the correct dosage and ensure the underlying cause is not a urinary tract infection, sludge, or stones before beginning this supplement.How to AdministerDissolve the Capsule: Empty the powder from a Cystease capsule (often formulated for cats) into 2 ml of water and shake vigorously.Syringe Feeding: Draw up 1 ml of the solution and slowly syringe it into the side of the guinea pig's mouth.Storage: Keep the remaining 1 ml mixture in the fridge for the next dose.Food Mixing (Optional): If your guinea pig refuses to take the syringe, you can mix the powder directly into their favorite vegetables or a small amount of Critical Care, though syringing ensures they consume the full dose.Note: Cystease contains N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine (NAG) and is often prescribed off-label by vets to support the bladder lining in guinea pigs suffering from interstitial cystitis.For more detailed guidance on managing piggie urinary health, read the Guinea Lynx Forums or the The Guinea Pig Forum.
 
weepweeps said:
It looks like this.
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That looks rather like a capsule to me? Try and see whether you can pry or cut it apart over a small dish so you can mix the contents with water. Depending on how absorbent the carrier powder is you may need 2-4 ml of water. I have found that depending on the product, the powder can absorb more water and make the mixture too viscous in texture for just 1 ml per portion.
 
I find with the Cystease capsules if you twist and pull the two parts at the same time they separate easily. I mix 1.5ml water with each capsule, leave in the fridge until needed and I have 1ml of liquid. I use an old medicine bottle, screw the lid on and give it a really good shake.
 
Roselina said:
I found this on google @weepweeps
I hope it helps

To give Cystease to a guinea pig, empty the powder from one capsule into 2 ml of warm water and dissolve it thoroughly. Using an oral syringe, give 1 ml of this mixture by mouth twice a day (morning and evening). Store the remaining 1 ml in the fridge.Always consult an exotic veterinarian to confirm the correct dosage and ensure the underlying cause is not a urinary tract infection, sludge, or stones before beginning this supplement.How to AdministerDissolve the Capsule: Empty the powder from a Cystease capsule (often formulated for cats) into 2 ml of water and shake vigorously.Syringe Feeding: Draw up 1 ml of the solution and slowly syringe it into the side of the guinea pig's mouth.Storage: Keep the remaining 1 ml mixture in the fridge for the next dose.Food Mixing (Optional): If your guinea pig refuses to take the syringe, you can mix the powder directly into their favorite vegetables or a small amount of Critical Care, though syringing ensures they consume the full dose.Note: Cystease contains N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine (NAG) and is often prescribed off-label by vets to support the bladder lining in guinea pigs suffering from interstitial cystitis.For more detailed guidance on managing piggie urinary health, read the Guinea Lynx Forums or the The Guinea Pig Forum.
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Thank you 🤩
 
weepweeps said:
Pebble is doing ok. No worse than before the vet appointment. I have the Cystophan tablets to try him with. @Janey (or anyone else who uses them) do I just dissolve the tablet with a little warm water? How much? Obviously I don’t want to make too much. Do piggies like the flavour?
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Personally I find that Dori takes it more willingly when I mix the powder from the capsule with CC. I mix 1.5 capsules of powder with half a teaspoon of CC, which makes 1 teaspoon of mixture. She generally enjoys this in a syringe most days but occasionally I’ll put it in a dish or use Emeraid Sustain or Burgess Dual Care, just to keep it interesting for her!

I have tried the method that Rosalina suggested too, but it did take a little while to fully dissolve (after a good shake in an old medicine bottle) and Dori did not like the taste! So I find it works better for us mixed with food.
 
Janey said:
Personally I find that Dori takes it more willingly when I mix the powder from the capsule with CC. I mix 1.5 capsules of powder with half a teaspoon of CC, which makes 1 teaspoon of mixture. She generally enjoys this in a syringe most days but occasionally I’ll put it in a dish or use Emeraid Sustain or Burgess Dual Care, just to keep it interesting for her!

I have tried the method that Rosalina suggested too, but it did take a little while to fully dissolve (after a good shake in an old medicine bottle) and Dori did not like the taste! So I find it works better for us mixed with food.
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Thank you 🤩
 
I tried the mix with water method it was ok and Pebble probably had half the liquid and dripped half back out as it’s quite watery.

I will practice over the coming days and see what works best for us.

I’ve got 30 tablets. The vet gave me 5 days of loxicom and said as I was leaving “that’s 5 days”. Basically implying he will need PTS after then. So I figured if he’s still here in 30 days then that would be a miracle. 🤞🏻🤞🏻🙏🙏
 
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