Piggy with one kidney

[Cgilchrist]

Hi All,
Billy has just had a kidney removed as he had stones completely filling the tube between his kidney and the wee pipe (always get urethra and urtera confused!) he has just started eating on his own a little and healing ok what i was wondering is do you have any advice for me on diet etc once he is (hopefully!) recovered enough to come home? he is on vet bed anyway but not sure if i need to modify his diet etc. he is weeing well and pooping still so that seems to be a good sign! i will watch for abcesses etc but any other suggestions? thanks

 

[doglovinpiggylover]

no suggestions sorry, but i hope your boy and his wee pipe (!) is ok x

 

[hazeyg]

Watch for a gurgly gut, smaller poops, weight loss, lethargy and any other thigns that he doesnt normally does.
Plenty of rest and a good nutritious diet is the best medicine, lots of yummy hay and unlimited nuggets.
If he will be on antibiotics a probiotic will be needed.

 

[flintstones]

I have been following a thread on Guinea Lynx, about a vet which is planning on removing a kidney similiar circumstances which lead to be finding another thread. One of the other member's pig had a kidney removed and they said unlike bladder stone operations the pig's recovery was very up and down.

The best you can do is provide plenty of supportive care, and expect some set back's.

I will have a look for the thread but as I'm sure your aware kidney removal is major surgery.

The sow on this thread had her kidney removed. http://www.guinealynx.info/forums/viewtopic.php?t=56173&highlight=tiggy

 

[Guinea pig slave]

Aw, how sad
Hope you find the answers you need and sure Billy will make a full recovery - lots of spoiling usually helps Sending lots of healing vibes to a very brave boy and hope you are ok too x>>
Keep us updated please on his progress, never heard of this before

 

[Cgilchrist]

Hi all thanks for your advice billy has started eating well on his own and his bodily functions are all working so we can take him home today fingers crossed he is going the right way and we keep infection/abcess free! |) will keep you updated x

 

[Glynis]

GET WELL BILLY XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
LOADS OF HEALING WHEEEEEEEEKS AND LOVES XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX


Gosh that's a major op, all paws crossed that Billy continues to improve and munch away on lots of hay and veggies xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
HUGS FOR YOU TOO XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

 

[Abi_nurse]

Poor Billy. Its the ureter (the pipe between the kidney and the the bladder) and the urethra (the pipe from the bladder to the outside world).

Animals, pigs and humans alike can happily and healthily live and function with just one kidney. The only main thing i would say is to keep hydration up as much as possible. Right now you need to concentrate on getting your Billy back to good health and ensure that he is eating, weeing/pooing and gaining weight post surgery. Once recovered then you can start to consider a calcium restricted diet for him.

Good luck and healing vibes for Billy.

x.

 

[Glynis]

Just wondering how Billy is doing? x)

 

[Cgilchrist]

hello guys been really busy sorry. billy is eating ok and slowly putting weight on the vet is happy with his progress but he has urine scald but apart from that he is doing ok and has been at the bars for veggies a couple of times!! and more alert with wheeks! |)

 

[Cgilchrist]

update on billy

hi guys sorry been a long time but billy is almost back to himself and slowly putting some weight on. his stiches have disolved and the vet is pleased. even better the vet has asked to use Billy's op as a case study for his talks/a paper and has given us £40 credit on our account to say thank you xx>>>

 

[Glynis]

awesome news!

well done billy lots of wheeeeeeeeeeeky loves from the girls and i xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

[Cgilchrist]