• Discussions taking place within this forum are intended for the purpose of assisting you in discussing options with your vet. Any other use of advice given here is done so at your risk, is solely your responsibility and not that of this forum or its owner. Before posting it is your responsibility you abide by this Statement

Kidney Stone/Whimpering & Crying

Cooper & Chris Farley

Cooper & Chris Farley

Junior Guinea Pig
Joined
Jun 5, 2021
Messages
54
Reaction score
79
Points
220
Location
USA
Hey all. My Chris had an x-ray last week which showed a kidney stone. I’m heartbroken, as he is now crying/whimpering a lot. At least I think that is the sound of pain.. I attempted to post a video to see if anyone can identify the sound or is familiar with it but it won’t allow me to. Maybe I can email someone? or upload somewhere?
He is on antibiotics and I called for pain medicine when I first noticed the awful cries.. he is now on 0.3mL of meloxicam as well as the antibiotic.
The vet is trying to send his records to a couple of animal hospitals to see if anyone will operate on him, but it’s not looking good. I’m heartbroken, have cried every day. Hearing his cries breaks my heart..
I don’t want to euthanize him, as he is not even 2 yet.. any help would be much appreciated.
 
Cooper & Chris Farley said:
Hey all. My Chris had an x-ray last week which showed a kidney stone. I’m heartbroken, as he is now crying/whimpering a lot. At least I think that is the sound of pain.. I attempted to post a video to see if anyone can identify the sound or is familiar with it but it won’t allow me to. Maybe I can email someone? or upload somewhere?
He is on antibiotics and I called for pain medicine when I first noticed the awful cries.. he is now on 0.3mL of meloxicam as well as the antibiotic.
The vet is trying to send his records to a couple of animal hospitals to see if anyone will operate on him, but it’s not looking good. I’m heartbroken, have cried every day. Hearing his cries breaks my heart..
I don’t want to euthanize him, as he is not even 2 yet.. any help would be much appreciated.
Click to expand...

BIG HUGS

Hasn't your vet automatically given you a painkiller? Kidney stones are unfortunately really painful. :(

I am extremely sorry not to have good news but so far, any attempted kidney operations have not come off. They are still very much right at the limit or rather somewhat beyond it when it comes to guinea pigs; even with exotics vets. This will unfortunately have to play into any decisions as will the rather jaw dropping operation cost.

This guide here is not one I like to link into any post, but it addresses the all the crucial points that will play into any decisions and discussions with your vet and is designed to help yout to make any necessary decisions with a clearer mind; whether you want to try a make-or-break operation or just call it a day.
You are quite obviously a very loving and caring owner and will put your piggy's welfare before any heart-break of yours, whichever way you ultimately decide; in that, you are not failing a beloved one. Sadly, as owners we can always only make the days with our pets as happy for them as possible but we have no control over when or what from they ultimately die. They are always just a temporary loan from God and he can recall them at any time. :(
Here is the gide link: A Practical and Sensitive Guide to Dying, Terminal Illness and Euthanasia in Guinea Pigs

Here is our practical bridging and crisis care advice as you need to check any weight loss and step in with grass/hay fibre based feeding support: Emergency, Crisis and Bridging Care until a Vet Appointment
 
I am very sorry that Chris is now in pain :( My Ellen rapidly went downhill back in 2020 and my vet could feel a swelling in her kidney which she believed was a kidney stone. Sadly, we had no choice other than have her pts as she was in a lot of pain and not eating or drinking and lost a lot of weight. Sadly it’s very rare for a vet to operate to remove a kidney stone. I’m sorry I don’t have better news :( (((hugs)))
 
Last edited:
Just when I thought all hope was lost… my baby came thru and PASSED THE STONE !! I am overjoyed… I will continue to monitor him but his demeanor changed almost immediately after it was passed 🥺 Thank you again everyone.. I’m so incredibly glad the monster was passed. Definitely going to continue the altered diet/filtered water to try to prevent any further stones.
A happy Sunday indeed.
 

Attachments

  • 389E1B10-E869-462D-B981-710FB36FD603.webp
    389E1B10-E869-462D-B981-710FB36FD603.webp
    38.8 KB · Views: 20
Cooper & Chris Farley said:
Just when I thought all hope was lost… my baby came thru and PASSED THE STONE ! I am overjoyed… I will continue to monitor him but his demeanor changed almost immediately after it was passed 🥺 Thank you again everyone.. I’m so incredibly glad the monster was passed. Definitely going to continue the altered diet/filtered water to try to prevent any further stones.
A happy Sunday indeed.
Click to expand...

So glad for Chris - great that the stone was still small enough to make it through the system without getting stuck in the ureter (between the kidneys and the bladder) or the urethra (between bladder and anus). Thank God for this little miracle because otherwise his prospects would not have been good. :yahoo:

The relief once the stone is out is instant. Hopefully that is the last possible stone out; they always form in the kidneys and then make their way down the urinary tract.
You will have to continue with the diet for the rest of Chris' life.

What you want to do (if you aren't already doing it) is to help any scratches in the tubes by giving glucosamine (which is thankfully classed as a food supplement and not as a medication) in order to replenish the natural glucosamine coating in the walls of the urinary tract that has been scratched by the passing stone. Urine is very corrosive and very painful when in direct contact with the raw tissue underneath the protective glucosamine layer.
 
Wiebke said:
So glad for Chris - great that the stone was still small enough to make it through the system without getting stuck in the ureter (between the kidneys and the bladder) or the urethra (between bladder and anus). Thank God for this little miracle because otherwise his prospects would not have been good. :yahoo:

The relief once the stone is out is instant. Hopefully that is the last possible stone out; they always form in the kidneys and then make their way down the urinary tract.
You will have to continue with the diet for the rest of Chris' life.

What you want to do (if you aren't already doing it) is to help any scratches in the tubes by giving glucosamine (which is thankfully classed as a food supplement and not as a medication) in order to replenish the natural glucosamine coating in the walls of the urinary tract that has been scratched by the passing stone. Urine is very corrosive and very painful when in direct contact with the raw tissue underneath the protective glucosamine layer.
Click to expand...
Thank you so much.. forever grateful for this wonderful community. And the glucosamine suggestion, thank you!
It’s so wild how much his demeanor has changed. I’m so happy 😭 Especially after all these days of heartache. He is still crying a little, probably because of the soreness.. hopefully the glucosamine will help.
All love.
 
Cooper & Chris Farley said:
Thank you so much.. forever grateful for this wonderful community. And the glucosamine suggestion, thank you!
It’s so wild how much his demeanor has changed. I’m so happy 😭 Especially after all these days of heartache. He is still crying a little, probably because of the soreness.. hopefully the glucosamine will help.
All love.
Click to expand...
The crying when peeing is mostly due to the damage to the walls of the urinary tract and will pass as the walls heal but the blockage is now gone. :tu:
 
Oh my goodness I’m so pleased he’s managed to pass it. I really hope there are no more stones and he’s now on the road to recovery. With a low calcium diet I hope Chris has many more happy days.
 
weepweeps said:
Oh my goodness I’m so pleased he’s managed to pass it. I really hope there are no more stones and he’s now on the road to recovery. With a low calcium diet I hope Chris has many more happy days.
Click to expand...
Thank you so much 🥺 I’m grateful that the x-ray only showed one stone, but now that I know he is prone to them I want to be as diligent as possible with preventing any further ones.. Such a scary experience!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top