[Gpdd] HEALTH: Possible Bladder Stone and Hysterectomy Surgery

[Judi Lainer]

Susan, stone surgery should not cause death. Your piggy may have had something else going on. I’m a licensed veterinary technician in Virginia and more often than not, it’s the anesthesia protocol. Do you know for sure that most guinea pig surgeries are without incident at this clinic? Is your vet on the list of house rabbit society vets? 

Judi Lainer
Educator/Fosterer HRS MD/DC/NoVa
Licensed Veterinary Technician
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> On Jan 2, 2019, at 2:17 PM, <susananddave at verizon.net> <susananddave at verizon.net> wrote:
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> Our little girl, Sugar ( rescue 3 1/2yrs?), has had  intermittent hematuria and consistent discomfortment when eliminating over the last year. Her doctor has done multiple xrays, ultrasounds, blood tests, and blood cultures. Her diet has been adjusted and several medications have been tried. Currently she is taking Lasix. Finally, the last ultrasound showed a bladder stone. She also has ovarian cysts that appear to be hormone influenced. I have read Guinea Lynx and GPDD for information.  We recently lost our other little girl, Cinnamon. I have had guinea pigs in the past who had surgery without incident and those that passed away following bladder surgery. Sugar's doctor is one of the best exotic vets in our area.  I am afraid the stone might move causing a blockage and I am afraid she won't survive surgery. Right now her doctor is trying this last attempt with diet and Lasix (it has been tried before). Any input would be appreciated. I love our little angel so much........Susan