[Gpdd] HEALTH--bladder stones

Cazza177 cazza177 at ntlworld.com
Sat Sep 9 12:32:21 EDT 2006


Dear Kathy

Are you in the UK?  If so, you should ring Vedra at the Cambrdige Cavy
Trust.  She's a qualified rodentologist and her knowledge of guinea pigs
much deeper than a vets.  If you are in the UK, please email you and I'll
gice you her number.

Carole
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From: "Hoag Cathy" <Hoag.Cathy at fronius.com>
Date: Fri, 8 Sep 2006 19:23:08 +0200
To: <gpdd at gpdd.org>
Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH--bladder stones

Hello Everyone!

I'm new to this list and a "fairly new" guinea pig owner (for about a year).
I'm seeing a LOT of things out there pertaining to how common bladder stones
are in guinea pigs.  Well...my little guy is only 7 months old and has
already had surgery for bladder stones.  They were able to remove some
"particles" in the bladder, but he still has some in his urethra that they
couldn't get to due to the boars having such a small urethra.  His is
urinating, but it's bloody and he cries in pain and strains every time,
which breaks my heart.  The vet said there is nothing more they can do to
treat him and I was just wondering if we should have him put to sleep or if
there is anything else that we could try that has worked for any of you?
They sent in a tissue biopsy from his bladder and there was no bacteria
found....we are still waiting to hear back on the stone analysis.  Is there
anything to prevent this from happening?  The vet thinks it's most likely
hereditary since we haven't had him on alfafa...only timothy products.

Any input would be greatly appreciatecd!

God Bless! 

Cathy






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