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Sophie Gabriel

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I have a 5 year old female guinea pig and yesterday I noticed a lump on her pubic area. It’s hard andabout the size of a dime. I heard it could be a bladder stone but I don’t know if taking her to the vet is urgent. I wait it out as much as I can because my parents don’t want to pay for a vet visit for her.096CE663-8E74-44B3-9E25-FA43A463808D.webp
 
If it is a bladder stone it will be really painful for your piggy. So she needs to see a vet. I know it's expensive in the US but it is your parents responsibility to take your piggie to the vet. It is one of the 5 freedoms of animal welfare.

  • FREEDOM FROM HUNGER AND THIRST. by ready access to fresh water and diet to maintain health and vigor.
  • FREEDOM FROM DISCOMFORT. by providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area.
  • FREEDOM FROM PAIN, INJURY OR DISEASE.
  • FREEDOM TO EXPRESS NORMAL BEHAVIOR.
  • FREEDOM FROM FEAR AND DISTRESS.
Let us know how you get on.

Could you do extra jobs around the house to earn some money to pay for (or put some towards) vet visits? Put out the rubbish (trash), empty/fill the dishwasher, wash up, dust (I used to pay my boys to dust the house as I HATE dusting), hoover, clean the cars, wash the floors etc.
 
I have the money myself so I will pay for it if it gets to that point. My mom said “every guinea pig has to die at some point and she’s at that age”. But I don’t want her in any pain. She won’t drink any water so I’m giving her cucumbers to see if it will get her to urinate. If I notice anything tonight I will take her to the vet myself tomorrow morning. Thanks for your reply I plan to keep you updated.
 
To be honest she really needs to see a vet as a matter of urgency, if the stone blocks her urethra then everything will back up to her kidneys, this is fatal and can happen in a matter of hours. In this position it is possible for it to be manipulated out with her sedated, by the vet.
 
Eriathwen said:
To be honest she really needs to see a vet as a matter of urgency, if the stone blocks her urethra then everything will back up to her kidneys, this is fatal and can happen in a matter of hours. In this position it is possible for it to be manipulated out with her sedated, by the vet.
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Hi. I got my guinea pig to the vet and he removed the stone. He said it was one of the largest he’s ever seen. I will attach a picture for you. She’s moving around and going to the bathroom just fine. I wanna thank you for your advice and help. Now all we need is for her to recover. I’m watching her very closely and I’ll Lee you updated.
 

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She must be glad to be rid of that, it must have been very painful. Well done for getting her to the vet promptly.
 
Sophie Gabriel said:
Hi. I got my guinea pig to the vet and he removed the stone. He said it was one of the largest he’s ever seen. I will attach a picture for you. She’s moving around and going to the bathroom just fine. I wanna thank you for your advice and help. Now all we need is for her to recover. I’m watching her very closely and I’ll Lee you updated.
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Glad that you have got the stone out! Poor girl!

You can find diet tips for guinea pigs with bladder stones/urinary issues in the special diets in this guide here in order to minimise the risk of more stones: Long Term Balanced General And Special Needs Guinea Pig Diets

I would also strongly recommend to give glucosamine, either from a cat food bladder supplement (widely available online; in the UK we recommend cystease) or from vegetarian glucosamine. This is to support the beleaguered natural glucosamine coating in the bladder and urethra which is very irritated after the bashing from the stones and will contribute to making her feel more comfortable.

Is she on any medication?
 
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Wiebke said:
Glad that you have got the stone out! Poor girl!

You can find diet tips for guinea pigs with bladder stones/urinary issues in the special diets in this guide here in order to minimise the risk of more stones: Long Term Balanced General And Special Needs Guinea Pig Diets

I would also strongly recommend to give glucosamine, either from a cat food bladder supplement (widely available online; in the UK we recommend cystease) or from vegetarian glucosamine. This is to support the beleaguered natural glucosamine coating in the bladder and urethra which is very irritated after the bashing from the stones and will contribute to making her feel more comfortable.

Is she on any medication?
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Wiebke said:
Glad that you have got the stone out! Poor girl!

You can find diet tips for guinea pigs with bladder stones/urinary issues in the special diets in this guide here in order to minimise the risk of more stones: Long Term Balanced General And Special Needs Guinea Pig Diets

I would also strongly recommend to give glucosamine, either from a cat food bladder supplement (widely available online; in the UK we recommend cystease) or from vegetarian glucosamine. This is to support the beleaguered natural glucosamine coating in the bladder and urethra which is very irritated after the bashing from the stones and will contribute to making her feel more comfortable.

Is she on any medication?
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shes not on any medication at all. I was surprised when the vet didn’t give me any or any suggestions really. From what I hear the incision was small and doesn’t require a pain killer. Also her urethra was stretched quite a bit from the stone so that’s my other concern. Would the glucosamine help this?
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Wiebke said:
Glad that you have got the stone out! Poor girl!

You can find diet tips for guinea pigs with bladder stones/urinary issues in the special diets in this guide here in order to minimise the risk of more stones: Long Term Balanced General And Special Needs Guinea Pig Diets

I would also strongly recommend to give glucosamine, either from a cat food bladder supplement (widely available online; in the UK we recommend cystease) or from vegetarian glucosamine. This is to support the beleaguered natural glucosamine coating in the bladder and urethra which is very irritated after the bashing from the stones and will contribute to making her feel more comfortable.

Is she on any medication?
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I just read through the diet guide. I gave her 2 romaine hearts after surgery she was very hungry and romaine is her favorite. Now I’m reading about the no lettuce. Is it okay in moderation?
 
Wow, that must have been so uncomfortable for her. She will feel much better for that. The important thing is to reduce calcium intake by steps such as filtering water and reducing all calcium rich veg such as spinach etc. I think a little romaine at this stage is fine. Just gradually switch the diet over to low calcium and avoid all calcium rich veg as detailed in the guide
 
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