[Stones] Re Stones and blood after sampling

[Karen@KC]

Catheterisation of the bladder I can confirm is performed by some vets,
ordinarily using a Jackson Cat Catheter Number 3, it is an intricate
procedure and needs someone very experienced doing it.  Until you hear back
from the vet who performed this, or your regular vet, absolutely give your
pig copious amounts of fluids orally, at least 30-40 mls per day to keep the
bladder flushed.  I would also advise pain relief, most common one here in
the UK Rimadyl, usual dose 1 20mg tablet split into two doses 2 x day.  Your
vet may be alarmed at this dosage, what he needs to bear in mind, guinea
pigs have a fast metabolic rate, thus eliminating the benefits of analgesia
quicker than a cat or dog,  I would also consider putting this pig on
Septrin antibiotic, at least 0.5 mls 2 x day.

For further information the product UriFlow has been found extremely
effective in treat post op bladder removal in pigs, and does seem to prevent
their return.

Good luck.

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Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2008 12:02:02 -0800 (PST)
From: Kelly <fuarecords at yahoo.com>
Subject: [Stones] please help - blood after urine sample
To: stones at gpigs-database.org
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My piggie was diagnosed with a small bladder stone last month. I started her
on shilintong a week later. This morning, her urine looked pink, which it
hadn't before. I took her in to see the vet; as her regular vet is off duty
today, my piggie was seen by the vet's partner. Today's x-ray showed that
the stone is larger than it was a month ago and may require surgery. Also,
prior to today, my piggie's regular vet took urine samples by squeezing my
piggie's bladder. Today, this different vet used a needle. (I didn't know
this was her protocol, as my piggie was taken to another room for what I
thought was only an x-ray).

Since the vet visit an hour ago, my piggie has been spotting bright red
blood (in addition to the pink urine). Is this normal after a needle is
inserted into the bladder? I am very concerned.

Thanks in advance for any wisdom. It's Saturday and the vet's office has
closed for the weekend... 

       
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