I'm leaving in an hour and 1/2 for the weekend. I was cleaning the cages and notice Ozzy making some weird noises, higher pitched than his normal "I love my cow very much" noises.
When I get to his cage and towels, there is a pink spot on the towel and the cow is no where near that spot. I watch closely while I work on his cage. Sure enough he pees again, squeaking and leaving a pink spot.
WHY do they do this to us before we leave? Russell did the same thing recently.
I still have some AB's left. I am going to dose right now and call vet to get in on Monday. I hope he takes meds well so I can have someone give him a dose tonight and tomorrow a.m.
For the love of Pete! Ozzy's med thread
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slavetofuzzy
- 4 the Good of all Pigs
We are home. Oz took his first dose pretty well Sat morning before I left and I drew out 2 more doses to be given while we were gone. The pet sitters didn't have any trouble getting him to take it. They didn't even have to pick him up to give it to him.
He seems to be feeling better (not crying while peeing) but I am still going to get him in to the vet (if she's not off all week-it being a holiday and all). He's my old man and I do not want to chance anything with his health. He's my most precious right now since he had such a rough beginning and he deserves the best for as long as I can give it to him.
He seems to be feeling better (not crying while peeing) but I am still going to get him in to the vet (if she's not off all week-it being a holiday and all). He's my old man and I do not want to chance anything with his health. He's my most precious right now since he had such a rough beginning and he deserves the best for as long as I can give it to him.
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slavetofuzzy
- 4 the Good of all Pigs
The Oz is still taking his meds like a trooper. No crying but we still have our vet appt on Friday. I'll post when I get back from there (well, not RIGHT after I get back-it's a busy day for us so no worries if you don't see anything till Sat even).
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slavetofuzzy
- 4 the Good of all Pigs
Ozzy had his visit with Dr. A. She wants us to keep up the AB's for another week and bring him back on the 4th for a urine check. He was not able to give us any on Friday.
He did cry a little when she was checking his bladder. She felt it must still be a little tender for some reason. I don't much like it when a doctor squeezes my insides though so I can imagine it doesn't feel great to a pig either!
I feel like he's doing much better. I am still keeping a close eye on him to see if I notice any discomfort or straining when he urinates.
He did cry a little when she was checking his bladder. She felt it must still be a little tender for some reason. I don't much like it when a doctor squeezes my insides though so I can imagine it doesn't feel great to a pig either!
I feel like he's doing much better. I am still keeping a close eye on him to see if I notice any discomfort or straining when he urinates.
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slavetofuzzy
- 4 the Good of all Pigs
We are going to wait on the x-ray. I'll discuss it with her when we go back on the 4th. Especially if he is still tender.
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slavetofuzzy
- 4 the Good of all Pigs
Ok. There is bright red on his towels now. I can't wait till the 4th.
I am going to call right now but let me ask, how old would be too old for stone surgery, if that is what the problem is?
I guesstimate Ozzy to be around 5-6. I have had him for just over 3 years and he was probably 2-3 when I got him. His toenails were pretty thick. But he was in a horrible situation too so maybe he looked older than he was. I have no idea.
I just want to be prepared when I go in to the vet. I am so scared I won't be able to deal with his diagnosis. I don't want to put him through surgery and have him die anyway (from the surgery).
I am going to call right now but let me ask, how old would be too old for stone surgery, if that is what the problem is?
I guesstimate Ozzy to be around 5-6. I have had him for just over 3 years and he was probably 2-3 when I got him. His toenails were pretty thick. But he was in a horrible situation too so maybe he looked older than he was. I have no idea.
I just want to be prepared when I go in to the vet. I am so scared I won't be able to deal with his diagnosis. I don't want to put him through surgery and have him die anyway (from the surgery).
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Lynx
- RESIST
It's a hard circumstance to be in. With an xray you will at least know what is going on. Get antibiotics and pain killers (bactrim and meloxicam) to make him comfortable and clear up any infection. Increase fluids. I imagine you've read the uti and stones pages.
If he is in general good health, surgery might work well though there are always risks.
If he is in general good health, surgery might work well though there are always risks.