Henry's Thread
Henry seems to be responding well to the first dose of Tylenol. He's perky, and his poops are looking better this morning.
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- Supporter in '13
Guys, I am so sorry Henry has a stone.
I remember our vet mentioning that Purdue University could do the non-invasive sound wave therapy to break up stones, but I think he was saying they don't have equipment small enough for piggies. Maybe it would be worth it to check again?
For Chester, the Urisodol (same thing as Actigall) we were giving seemed like it may have prevented new stones from forming, but it didn't break up any of the stones he already had.
Have you tried purified water yet? We were considering it since we have hard water and 2 pigs that had stones. We use a Brita filter, but I don't know how much it helps. We have been thinking about trying the reverse osmosis water they sell at our co-op.
I remember our vet mentioning that Purdue University could do the non-invasive sound wave therapy to break up stones, but I think he was saying they don't have equipment small enough for piggies. Maybe it would be worth it to check again?
For Chester, the Urisodol (same thing as Actigall) we were giving seemed like it may have prevented new stones from forming, but it didn't break up any of the stones he already had.
Have you tried purified water yet? We were considering it since we have hard water and 2 pigs that had stones. We use a Brita filter, but I don't know how much it helps. We have been thinking about trying the reverse osmosis water they sell at our co-op.
- Brimstone
- For Rocky
When Rocky had stones, I remember the Exotics attending vet at Cornell saying they can do ultrasonic breaking up of stones in larger animals, I think he said even dogs, but not small mammals like gps. He was going to check with the large animal vets to see what they do for horses, since the digestive tract is so similar to guinea pigs. I never heard any more about that though, so maybe that avenue of investigation didn't provide much help.
Good luck to Henry, and both of you.
Good luck to Henry, and both of you.
- cavyslave8
- I GAVE, dammit!
I sure hope you can find something that will work for Henry. I'm so sorry his has a stone. You really have had enough of these horrible things.
We're thinking of you and Henry. Hang in there Grandpa Henry!
We're thinking of you and Henry. Hang in there Grandpa Henry!
We've switched to the Tylenol from Metacam due to Henry's stomach problems with higher-dose or long-term Metacam.
Tylenol does nothing for inflammation. Metacam, an NSAID, does reduce inflammation.
Does anyone have experience with NSAID vs. Tylenol when it comes to bladder problems? I'm wondering if he could experience more problems and discomfort with his bladder without the anti-inflammatory properties of the Metacam.
Tylenol does nothing for inflammation. Metacam, an NSAID, does reduce inflammation.
Does anyone have experience with NSAID vs. Tylenol when it comes to bladder problems? I'm wondering if he could experience more problems and discomfort with his bladder without the anti-inflammatory properties of the Metacam.
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- You can quote me
The guy we gave it to did not have a bladder problem; his was chronic GI. But I think Tylenol does have anti-inflammatory properties and is classified as an NSAID. Not a very powerful one (and it has never done squat for me personally), but still in that family/mode of action.
Rimadyl definitely is, but that might be harder on his GI tract. It may be worth a try, though, if the Tylenol doesn't do the job.
Rimadyl definitely is, but that might be harder on his GI tract. It may be worth a try, though, if the Tylenol doesn't do the job.
Jim finally found a cable to connect the camera to the computer.
Here is a picture of Henry's X-Ray.
Despite the stone, though, Henry is, for the most part, taking a business-as-usual stance on life.
But Frost is definitely keeping a close eye on him.
Here is a picture of Henry's X-Ray.
Despite the stone, though, Henry is, for the most part, taking a business-as-usual stance on life.
But Frost is definitely keeping a close eye on him.
- dgarriques
- Got Pigs?
Ahh I love that last picture.
Poor Henry, that stone is sure big. I hope something helps him soon.
Poor Henry, that stone is sure big. I hope something helps him soon.