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my vet had to put my skinny pig down because of a large bladder stone. said it probably would not survive surgery. at first the vet said he was not eating because of over grown teeth and digestive system shut down. then they xrayed and ssy stone. any thoughts
 
Welcome to the forum and I am so sorry for your loss.
There is a Rainbow Bridge thread on the forum where you can post a tribute to your skinny pig.
Do you have other piggies?
 
Hi and welcome!

I am very sorry; bad news often come as a shock and it is very difficult if you are not left any time to consider, research or get a second opinion from another vet.

It is normal to have the urge to make sense of it all and to question any decisions of yours afterwards.
Please always keep in mind that you have done it with your beloved piggy's wellbeing first and forward in mind and to spare it as much suffering as possible; in that you have not and will never fail any of yours!
Getting into the thickets of what ifs is always dangerous and judging from hindsight can be very pernicious - it is exactly the luxury of making afully informed decision that you do not have in a situation like that nor will you ever have the luxury of knowing the outcome in real life. :(

Bladder stones in boars are never good news because have a longer urethra with a very awkward inglenook. If the stone is caught in there or has become part of the bladder/urethral wall, then an operation can be very risky and may not come off. If the stone is still sitting in the bladder and not attached, then chances are much more positive. Your vet will also have to take into account the age and health of a piggy and their own skills.
How experienced is your vet and can you get to another vet, preferably an exotics one, for a second opinion in the future?

Please take the time to read our diet tips for guinea pigs with urinary tract problems; you may want to make adjustments to your diet to minimise the risk of any further bladder stones. Many people are not aware that the largest amount of calcium can come with the water and the nuggets and not necessarily from the vegetables.
The process of calcium absorption is complex. Diet is only one but important aspect and the only one we can control; a genetic disposition or issues with the calcium absorption process can also contribute to or cause bladder stones.
Long Term Balanced General And Special Needs Guinea Pig Diets

You are welcome to post a tribute to your skinny in our Rainbow Bridge section.

Here are our tips for what you can do for any companions now and in the longer term: Looking After A Bereaved Guinea Pig
 
I'm so sorry for your loss. ((HUGS)) to you!
 
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