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Poor Jack Has A Uti. ...

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oh poor Jack, i am so glad you took him, i have heard good things about that vets. Good that they cant see any stone, but would be so much better to get a diagnosis so at least you and they know what they are dealing with. Fingers crossed for a miracle honey xx

ps/ my Oscar had an xray and scan and they found a stone, but it is lodged in his ureter and they were unable to flush it out. He has had this for a year now, well a year since it was diagnosed and he is doing fine, really good actually. Eating great and poops/wees normal. water intake increased dramatically prior to finding the stone. he is on metacam daily and we live day to day.
 
The symptons you describe sound so like stumpys.She was crying, in obvious pain and passing blood. You need to ask the vet to take an x ray, then you will know what you and your piggy are up against, I paid around £90 for consultation, x rays and pain relief/anti biotics etc and the x ray revealed a bladder stone.I hope you find a vet whose fees are more manageable or can offer some sort of a payment plan . I know how you must be feeling right now and hope things work out ok for you and your piglet ,sending lots of love and healing kisses x x
 
Thankyou to everyone for your messages it's really appriciated, I know all you have more than likely had similar situations, and I will make the decision on purely what is best for Jack. They are a good vets I know from experience, they are very expensive, and I am on disability benefits it's very hard to make ends meet on a daily basis, and I hate owing the vet money. If Jack can have a good quality of life then that's ok I don't want him to have this reoccurring problem that causes him such discomfort and pain. I know what it's like to live like that, I don't like it, I don't want him to have that life. I'm going to phone the vet or even go in to see what's happening, and make a decision one way or the other. What's best for my little fluffy Jack , and poor Murray too xx thank u guysxx love to you all x
 
Morning update on Jack. I'm pleased to say he is now pooping and weeing, still not eating but is bieng syringe fed, meds for his gut and pain are helping him his pain is not as bad. Plan tomorrow is to have a look at his bladder, vet said could just be cystitis, sludge or little stones that can't be seen. So he's having a GA to find the problem. It's seems a bit more optimistic today was ready to call it if he hadn't had any poos or wees, but he's still fighting my little solider . Vet offered for me to bring Murray in to keep him company, but they don't have a very close bond, and Murray would only jump all over him mounting and the like don't think it would be helpful for Jack. So fingers crossed for tomorrow and hopefully I can have him home. If I've got a home, it's gonna cost a lot. Lol x
 
Was trying to blame myself for not doing things right but if that was the case Murray wouldn't be a healthy piggie would he? Andy had pneumonia , I couldn't have done anything about that, and maybe Jack is just prone to bladder problems if I need to change eating habits I will, could only benefit Murray in the long run I suppose. Anyways I do my best for all my animals I love them with all my heart, I'd do anything for them x thanks for all your imput I appriciate all your help and support, you know what if feels like. All the hugs and love I can give to you all:luv::hug::love: xxxxx
 
I completely understand what you are going through. I really dont think you are to blame, I think it is just unfortunate that these things have happened so close together. It seems to be the way.
I'm tearing my hair out at the moment over my pigs, Toffee died at the vets last week, her friend Ripple is so sad she wont eat unless I sit with her and Jack and Hector had a massive proper fight last night out of the blue, one minute they were cuddling, next there was fur flying.

So I know what its like to despair and wonder if you are doing something wrong.
 
Don't blame yourself for anything! You are a very caring mummy! it is very tough when you are on benefits and coming up against a complicated and sadly very costly problem.

Glad that the plumbing and the guts have started working again. Hopefully the vets can find out what is wrong, so you can make your decision then.
 
I think you should have an honest conversation with your vets about costs and get an estimate of surgery costs before you go ahead with further treatment if its a concern. Hugs!
 
Goth Mummy said:
I completely understand what you are going through. I really dont think you are to blame, I think it is just unfortunate that these things have happened so close together. It seems to be the way.
I'm tearing my hair out at the moment over my pigs, Toffee died at the vets last week, her friend Ripple is so sad she wont eat unless I sit with her and Jack and Hector had a massive proper fight last night out of the blue, one minute they were cuddling, next there was fur flying.

So I know what its like to despair and wonder if you are doing something wrong.
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They cause so much worry these little piggies don't they not one thing or the other, I'm having a proper talk with the vet tomorrow when the specialist arrives, I have come this far so might as well see it through as long as Jack is ok. I trust myself when I done everything I could for the piggies, I'm certain of that. I'm sorry you are having a bad time too poor ripple. We're they close or just take or leave it. Jack and murrays a bit love hate thing. And your naughty boys tell them your not having it. Murray knows when I serious lol xx. Hope things go ok for you xx
 
Yep hopefully I'll know by Monday , if it's not good then I will have to do the right thing no matter how much it hurts xx
 
Glad you have a plan! I was worried when you said you might loose your home over vet bills. I was not sure if you were serious. Obviously you cant make yourself homeless!

Yes my girl piggies were very close and dependant on each other :(
 
I thank everyone for their support . Unfortunately I had to let Jack over the bridge today he went down Hill too quick I was unable to be with him while he was put to sleep as he was so ill didn't think it fair to make him wait the twenty minutes it would take to get there
I will miss the little boy so much he was only 10 month old such a short time, but he lit up mine and murrays life so much. Once again I thank you all from the bottom of my heart for everything. I've lost two piggies my beardie, and my budgie since April . It's hard to bare at the mo but I need to focus on Murray he's looking a little lost now. Hugs to you all thankyou x
 
I am so very sorry that it wasn't to be. Your thoughts and your love were with him at the end and his wellbeing was paramount for you. Jack couldn't have ahad a more loving mummy!
 
Wiebke said:
I am so very sorry that it wasn't to be. Your thoughts and your love were with him at the end and his wellbeing was paramount for you. Jack couldn't have ahad a more loving mummy!
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Thankyou so much my thoughts are with you too may both piggies popcorn away xx
 
I am so sorry you lost Jack. Sometimes you can feel so helpless when a guinea pig is sick. But he is now painfree and you did all you possibly could. RIP young Jack
 
Thanks everyone concentrating on Murray now he's a little quiter than usual, jacks not been here since Friday night so he may well be missing him. I'll start a hunt for a new friend for him asap x
 
oh I'm sorry too hon, and even though you were not with him at the end he knew you loved him and also that you were doing the best thing a mummy does by taking him to the vet.

Sending major hugs to you, it is so heartwrenching when our babies leave us x
 
doglovinpiggylover said:
oh I'm sorry too hon, and even though you were not with him at the end he knew you loved him and also that you were doing the best thing a mummy does by taking him to the vet.

Sending major hugs to you, it is so heartwrenching when our babies leave us x
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It is .A piece goes missing from you I still have Murray have to be strong for him. Search is on for a new buddy for him xx
 
So sorry you have lost him after you both tried so hard. It is really hard when they are poorly and with all the best care even, it is sometimes difficult to get them back on track once they start to go downhill. You tried your best and it was not meant to be.

I lost my little one, also called Jack at the end of August and it still hurts to think of him struggling to the end, with all the vet help and my constant care. It wears you out with all the worry and round the clock care.

Just know that you did all you could and he was lucky to have been given all the care he was given when he needed it. RIP little Jack.
 
So sorry for your loss, xx I cant begin to understand how it must feel to lose a piglet, devastating . I hope he is in piggy heaven, pain free and pop corning around. Just know that you did your best for him, it would have been unfair to have him suffer . lots of love xx Esstina
 
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