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Help with a UTI - Pebble

Can you ask for a different antibiotic? Sulfatrim/Bactrim is usually the one prescribed better for UTI. Our local vet told us she really didn't like prescribing Baytril for it coz it usually doesn't work, plus guinea pigs don't usually tolerate it much.
 
weepweeps said:
Thanks @Wiebke 😘

Hopefully it’s been caught early and will clear up quickly. Should I be getting glucosamine? 🤷🏻‍♀️
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Where did the recommendation for glucosamine come from? I see a lot online, but very little scientific study. The only data I can find is a single retrospective study that states "There are some preventive treatments described in the literature, although, in our study we only investigated the use of potassium citrate and, for the first time, the influence of glucosamine. According to our results, animals treated with a conventional treatment plus potassium citrate presented a significantly better response to the treatment. This information is interesting and relevant, as it supports the idea that is frequently suggested in the literature regarding the potential effect of this supplementation to bind calcium and decrease its activity [5,8,25]. Therefore, the oral administration of potassium citrate at a dose of 20 mg/kg twice daily has been recommended [8]. On the contrary, the use of glucosamine had no significant influence on the response to treatment. Further studies, particularly of a prospective nature, will be necessary to determine this potential therapeutic impact more accurately, which has not been verified in our population." Lower Urinary Tract Diseases in Guinea Pigs: A 14-Year Retrospective Study (2004–2018) - PMC

Good luck, and puttng Pebble on the prayer list :)
 
Rescued One said:
Where did the recommendation for glucosamine come from? I see a lot online, but very little scientific study. The only data I can find is a single retrospective study that states "There are some preventive treatments described in the literature, although, in our study we only investigated the use of potassium citrate and, for the first time, the influence of glucosamine. According to our results, animals treated with a conventional treatment plus potassium citrate presented a significantly better response to the treatment. This information is interesting and relevant, as it supports the idea that is frequently suggested in the literature regarding the potential effect of this supplementation to bind calcium and decrease its activity [5,8,25]. Therefore, the oral administration of potassium citrate at a dose of 20 mg/kg twice daily has been recommended [8]. On the contrary, the use of glucosamine had no significant influence on the response to treatment. Further studies, particularly of a prospective nature, will be necessary to determine this potential therapeutic impact more accurately, which has not been verified in our population." Lower Urinary Tract Diseases in Guinea Pigs: A 14-Year Retrospective Study (2004–2018) - PMC

Good luck, and puttng Pebble on the prayer list :)
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I’m not sure. Maybe it’s an English thing? 🤷🏻‍♀️

I’m sure I’ve read on here it can help soothe bladder walls.

Thank you for you prayers. 👍🏻
 
Rescued One said:
Where did the recommendation for glucosamine come from? I see a lot online, but very little scientific study. The only data I can find is a single retrospective study that states "There are some preventive treatments described in the literature, although, in our study we only investigated the use of potassium citrate and, for the first time, the influence of glucosamine. According to our results, animals treated with a conventional treatment plus potassium citrate presented a significantly better response to the treatment. This information is interesting and relevant, as it supports the idea that is frequently suggested in the literature regarding the potential effect of this supplementation to bind calcium and decrease its activity [5,8,25]. Therefore, the oral administration of potassium citrate at a dose of 20 mg/kg twice daily has been recommended [8]. On the contrary, the use of glucosamine had no significant influence on the response to treatment. Further studies, particularly of a prospective nature, will be necessary to determine this potential therapeutic impact more accurately, which has not been verified in our population." Lower Urinary Tract Diseases in Guinea Pigs: A 14-Year Retrospective Study (2004–2018) - PMC

Good luck, and puttng Pebble on the prayer list :)
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Glucosamine supplement helps coat and replenish the natural glucosamine layer in the bladder of piggies suffering with sterile cystitis. It, along with painkillers, is the treatment for this condition.
Calcium is not involved in Sterile cystitis (so that’s why potassium citrate is not mentioned in this condition) but a good (calcium) balance in the diet is needed for all piggies anyway.
We have seen many piggies on the forum who respond very well to it. It is a well recommended treatment by specialist vets in this country

Potassium citrate being used as a preventative for piggies who have previously had stones (although there is no reliable treatment to dissolve existing stones). Glucosamine can still be given as a way to help relieve and replenish the bladder of damage caused by stones or sludge. Glucosamine is not a treatment for stones though.

Wiebke's Guide to Pees and Stones
 
Rescued One said:
Where did the recommendation for glucosamine come from? I see a lot online, but very little scientific study. The only data I can find is a single retrospective study that states "There are some preventive treatments described in the literature, although, in our study we only investigated the use of potassium citrate and, for the first time, the influence of glucosamine. According to our results, animals treated with a conventional treatment plus potassium citrate presented a significantly better response to the treatment. This information is interesting and relevant, as it supports the idea that is frequently suggested in the literature regarding the potential effect of this supplementation to bind calcium and decrease its activity [5,8,25]. Therefore, the oral administration of potassium citrate at a dose of 20 mg/kg twice daily has been recommended [8]. On the contrary, the use of glucosamine had no significant influence on the response to treatment. Further studies, particularly of a prospective nature, will be necessary to determine this potential therapeutic impact more accurately, which has not been verified in our population." Lower Urinary Tract Diseases in Guinea Pigs: A 14-Year Retrospective Study (2004–2018) - PM
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My cat takes it for his bladder too
 
Pebble is booked in for an ultrasound on Thursday morning.

He’s so well in himself. Weight is stable and he’s begging for food. He’s getting some critical care with ProC in it because of the ABs.

I’m hoping there are no stones.
 
Pleased that he seems well in himself 🥰
 
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