[Stones] Doris update - still need advice

[Suzanne Caine]

Hi,

Thanks to everyone who responded - much appreciated! Sorry that I have not replied to individuals , but computer in safe mode hence delay in responding, plus it has been hectic.

Two and half weeks since first op (Thurs 8 Feb - bladderstone) now, second op was Mon 12 Feb.

Doris has has an injection of Cartrophen for her arthritis - was monthly, but this was the first 6 week one(and apparently this stimulates the bladder as well).  Doris did perk up when she was put back on hay. I had been putting her primarily on towels to watch her output, with access to hay etc, but not lying directly on it. She perked up and I thought that things were going better, but she has gone back down again. Had virtually stopped the syringe feeding but back on it - she is not eating and drinking by herself at all.
Past few days have been quite good and averaging 40-60ml syringe feed of Supa Guinea Excel, and 40ml fluid. 4-5 feeds inn day and 1-2 during the night, so constant movement in intestines (i hope).

Wonder if this is due to a change of meds:

Now:

Septrin 0.5ml 2 x a day
Prepulsid 0.2ml 2 x a day
Rimadyl 4-5mg 1 x a day (This is apparently the upper limit - how many days is ok?)
Potassium Citrate (made up from cystitis sachet) 10 mg 2 x a day

Also fluids about half Bio Lapis and half water

Have got vit c powder today to try - thinking 25mg - ok dose?

Also bought 100% pure cranberry concentrate from Holland & Barrett, but unsure how to diulte, Pro-C Probiotic (pro & pre-biotic and vit c) and water soluble multi vits for guineas - will use these to cut down on vet charges for bio lapis.

Vet suggested 2 drops of Ribena in a cup of water - ok?
Worried when looking at the labels of products at the other ingredients.

There is still blood in her urine with clots and she is arching up and making a noise when urinating. Vet said that this is to be expected for a while. Poo is almost getting there - was orginally very dry and small, think increased fluids has helped.


 Very peaky today - not really moving much, and urine flow is drops.


Is all of this normal, esp the blood? Is it at all possible that she has got a kidney stone? How is this dealt with? Is recovery this long ?- would help me stop worrying as I think that I am going to lose her.


Not wanting to eat fresh veg, hay etc but have got low calcium lists. 


Long term is there any additions to her diet that will help?


Please let me know your suggestions based on your experience. All much appreciated.   
Many thanks,
  Suzanne
  
 
 		
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