Senior pig Oreo- bladder stone recovery
Vet was worried there are signs of a beginning URI, so got some Baytril and some more meloxicam as she is still sensitive in her bladder during the exam. Trace amounts of blood are present in her urine, but that could be from the irritation just as much from another stone beginning to form; and that has been consistent since passing her stone.
I elected not to do anything else at this point and continue with pain management and supportive care in hopes she will start to bounce back. Fingers crossed the antibiotics help.
I elected not to do anything else at this point and continue with pain management and supportive care in hopes she will start to bounce back. Fingers crossed the antibiotics help.
Yesterday she was moving around a bit and looking alert. Unfortunately today she is just lethargic and lying completely flat. I’m afraid she is dying. I tried to syringe feed pedialyte and critical care but not sure how much got in. She doesn’t seem to be in discomfort, at least.
This is a new situation for me. Does anyone know how long it takes a guinea pig to pass? 😭 I’m hoping she’ll perk up but I am just afraid this was all too much trauma for her old body to recover from. :/
This is a new situation for me. Does anyone know how long it takes a guinea pig to pass? 😭 I’m hoping she’ll perk up but I am just afraid this was all too much trauma for her old body to recover from. :/
She was a little responsive but seemed to lose strength throughout the day. I got an emergency vet appointment this afternoon but she passed away a short time ago. She seemed to just wanted me to hold and pet her and got very upset if I tried to put her down or move her, so I am glad she didn’t have to go somewhere strange away from me. She was chirping when I petted her right before she passed, so I don’t think she was in a lot of pain at the very end.
I don’t think I could have done anything else for her, and she was a great guinea pig, but I am so sad right now. Thanks for all the help.
I don’t think I could have done anything else for her, and she was a great guinea pig, but I am so sad right now. Thanks for all the help.