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Little unwell, likely dental. Been given fluids.

Hi all, just wanted some advice.
Today whenever Little has been peeing, this is all that comes out. It looks different to a calcium wee to me. Do I need to be concerned?
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Must say I've not seen anything like that before - looks like calcium sludge but it is a funny colour. If it's not calcium I can't think what it is though. If you keep his water intake up so it flushes through...? Easier said than done I know.
 
Free Ranger said:
Must say I've not seen anything like that before - looks like calcium sludge but it is a funny colour. If it's not calcium I can't think what it is though. If you keep his water intake up so it flushes through...? Easier said than done I know.
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I suppose I can give him more cucumber, he’s been drinking well on his own so I haven’t felt the need but there are about 5/6 other areas in the cage like this!
 
How strange, sorry I’ve not really seen it either, doesn’t look like the ‘normal’ calcium pee deposits I’ve seen. It looks like grotty boar willy build up! (Can’t remember the name!) but definitely strange if he’s not urinating and just that. I’d definitely try and get more fluids into him to flush it out but definitely worth a call to C&R or a trip again poor chap. And poor you! :hug:
Hope someone else has some ideas, give Little a big hug from me xx
 
alpacasqueak said:
How strange, sorry I’ve not really seen it either, doesn’t look like the ‘normal’ calcium pee deposits I’ve seen. It looks like boar smegma (if that’s the term, having a dozy day?! grotty boar willy build up!) but definitely strange if he’s not urinating and just that. I’d definitely try and get more fluids into him to flush it out but definitely worth a call to C&R or a trip again poor chap. And poor you! :hug:
Hope someone else has some ideas, give Little a big hug from me xx
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I thought it looked like smegma too, but he sits like he’s peeing for a few seconds and this is all that’s there afterwards. There are several spots like this so I feel like if it were smegma, I’d be able to smell it because that stuff smells horrific.
I suppose I’ll have to see if it persists and perhaps ring c&r about sending a picture for Simon to have a look at. Little is completely fine otherwise, eating/drinking, wheeking, moving, etc, which is positive!
 
Little Ones said:
I thought it looked like smegma too, but he sits like he’s peeing for a few seconds and this is all that’s there afterwards. There are several spots like this so I feel like if it were smegma, I’d be able to smell it because that stuff smells horrific.
I suppose I’ll have to see if it persists and perhaps ring c&r about sending a picture for Simon to have a look at. Little is completely fine otherwise, eating/drinking, wheeking, moving, etc, which is positive!
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(Oh it is smegma, sorry just edited above post thinking I’d got confused about the name! :doh: ) Yes definitely has a strong smell and think you’d know if it was most definitely 🤢🤢
How strange, does he pass any urine at all? Any wet patches under beds etc where he’s been? It’s hard with a pair to know who’s is who too of course 🙄 Yes I’d definitely do the same, that’s definitely strange! Hopefully someone else has seen similar and can give you a bit of advice.🤞
Bless him, glad he’s eating and drinking well and no other issues. Goodness me gorgeous Little, you don’t like your lovely mum to have a rest much do you!?:doh: xx
 
It looks like the calcium wees Rusty passes from time to time, he squeaks when he does it so alerts me he has a problem. I don't take Rusty to the vet every time now as she told me what to do after his stone op last year, poor boy does have a problem with calcium. Can you email C&R a photo and ask for advice, I know it's a long journey for you? I don't want to tell you what I do as every pig is different and C&R have seen Little recently.
One of mine wiped a big dollop of smegma onto the floor time mat yesterday I could smell it from across the room, you'd know if that was smegma, thanks Brillo!
 
Thanks for the responses, it still continued after I last posted into the late evening. During his floortime he did an actual pee and then later I saw him do another pee in his cage. I don’t think he’s done anymore of the weird sludgy/calcium stuff since. I think whatever it was may have passed through now.
I agree with @Bill & Ted that it’s likely it was what could be seen on the X-ray. Thankfully getting it out didn’t seem to cause any pain for Little, he’s been through enough! It definitely is better out than in, it was strange though as literally no liquid came out either, just what was on the picture. The area didn’t even feel wet afterwards. Very odd.
If it happens again, I’ll be in contact with the cat and rabbit about sending a picture through the Simon.
 
Glad Little is alright and probably feeling better to be rid of that sludge. Yes, if he does anymore I would definitely send a photo to Simon x
 
piggieminder said:
I did wonder why the first vet gave Little fluids - it all makes sense now!
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Perhaps, though I’m not sure if the fluids helped that much as it’s been 9 days since then! But that definitely seems to have been the thought process behind it.


Anyway, just saw Little leave this behind when he looked like he was having a pee:
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I felt it and it doesn’t feel powdery like a calcium pee would. Going to get in touch with c&r about it!
 
alpacasqueak said:
How’s gorgeous Little and his pee doing today @Little Ones? xx
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It’s hard to tell when there’s two piggies in the cage but we saw Little do a proper pee yesterday in the late evening which is good, we haven’t noticed any more sludge spots either which is a good sign. I’m on the fence about contacting Simon with it, it might just be something that’s working it’s way out of the bladder. He isn’t in any pain with it, he’s eating and drinking well. Whatever it is seems to be coming out easy enough on itself too. I might see how he goes, I’m not overly concerned like I was the first day it happened as it was literally every pee he had and there were spots of it all over the cage. We might just need to monitor it!
 
Little Ones said:
It’s hard to tell when there’s two piggies in the cage but we saw Little do a proper pee yesterday in the late evening which is good, we haven’t noticed any more sludge spots either which is a good sign. I’m on the fence about contacting Simon with it, it might just be something that’s working it’s way out of the bladder. He isn’t in any pain with it, he’s eating and drinking well. Whatever it is seems to be coming out easy enough on itself too. I might see how he goes, I’m not overly concerned like I was the first day it happened as it was literally every pee he had and there were spots of it all over the cage. We might just need to monitor it!
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Aw bless him, glad it’s all escaping and he’s a happy boy. Yes I’d definitely just keep an eye on him, you know him so well that I’m sure you’ll spot if there’s a change in his behaviour etc. Glad he’s doing well, big hugs to you and hope you are too! xx
 
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