First Angel...now it's Elsie..crying when peeing.!
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- My home, ruled by pigs!
No kidney stones. She's been ultrasounded and no stones found. She even had exploratory bladder surgery. What came out was considered "matter that could not be analyzed". She stopped crying when peeing shortly after that surgery.
She's crying again when peeing. After numerous urinalysis's the vet has switched to the cysto/culture route.
She's crying again when peeing. After numerous urinalysis's the vet has switched to the cysto/culture route.
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- Little Jo Wheek
Either way, she's going to need multiples of repeat cultures--maybe for life. Trying another ab right now might not hurt.
Is she on any other supplemental therapy? Glucosamine or cranberry/blueberry extracts?
Other than the above, I can only suggest tracking down a second opinion at a university teaching hospital. Maybe even consulting with one via phone? Your vet would have to arrange.
Is she on any other supplemental therapy? Glucosamine or cranberry/blueberry extracts?
Other than the above, I can only suggest tracking down a second opinion at a university teaching hospital. Maybe even consulting with one via phone? Your vet would have to arrange.
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Thanks Holly. I think her bladder is inflammed as well as her vagina. This we've known for a while. The goal is to give her relief from the pain when urinating. I feel so bad for her. She's been suffering over a year now. The only good thing right now is that she doesn't cry every time. I let it go for a while like that but then it escalated a few months ago and that's why she went to this new vet who did the exploratory.
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The thing is, it's very hard to diagnose IC with animals, IMO. They can't tell you if they have urgency or frequency or pain. I guess pain, in some regards with the squeaking. Personally, I think your pig fits the description although I can't be sure.
When people have an infection they need to stay away from acidic foods, drinks, etc. Cranberry juice can be an effective way to prevent urinary infections when one isn't present. In patients with IC, the lining of the bladder is hurt, so to speak and needs time to rebuild. Sometimes it never does and other times it waxes and wanes. Think of it like a burn. You wouldn't pour lemon juice into a burn since it would hurt and prevent healing. The bladder lining is the same way.
Did Laura mention an Elmiron equivellent for animals in this thread?
When people have an infection they need to stay away from acidic foods, drinks, etc. Cranberry juice can be an effective way to prevent urinary infections when one isn't present. In patients with IC, the lining of the bladder is hurt, so to speak and needs time to rebuild. Sometimes it never does and other times it waxes and wanes. Think of it like a burn. You wouldn't pour lemon juice into a burn since it would hurt and prevent healing. The bladder lining is the same way.
Did Laura mention an Elmiron equivellent for animals in this thread?
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I found this on another thread:
Posted by Laura:
Glucosamine could help. If you don't want to do glucosamine you might want to ask your vet about pentosan polysulfate (it's the same stuff as Elmiron, which is one of the standard treatments for IC in humans). One of the vets at the clinic I go to was trying it for cats and I assume it could be used for pigs as well. It works similarly to glucosamine, coating the bladder.
Maybe this was already mentioned but Becky posted about trying Cosequin to coat the bladder. She felt her pig had some side effects (yeast) and had to go off the medicine. Not sure if Cosequin is related.
Posted by Laura:
Glucosamine could help. If you don't want to do glucosamine you might want to ask your vet about pentosan polysulfate (it's the same stuff as Elmiron, which is one of the standard treatments for IC in humans). One of the vets at the clinic I go to was trying it for cats and I assume it could be used for pigs as well. It works similarly to glucosamine, coating the bladder.
Maybe this was already mentioned but Becky posted about trying Cosequin to coat the bladder. She felt her pig had some side effects (yeast) and had to go off the medicine. Not sure if Cosequin is related.