Princess - Bladder Sludge and UTI
Just a little update:
Princess is doing rather well. Her weight is up approximately one ounce since treatment with Bactrim began, and she squeals a lot less while peeing. We've also made some necessary diet changes by lowering her oxalic acid intake (since she has calcium oxalate sludge). Even the gut flora's been kept nicely in check as her poops look like she's not even on AB's.
She's still her normal, bossy self.
We're still waiting for the culture results, and we are dropping off a sample for re-culturing next Friday.
Princess is doing rather well. Her weight is up approximately one ounce since treatment with Bactrim began, and she squeals a lot less while peeing. We've also made some necessary diet changes by lowering her oxalic acid intake (since she has calcium oxalate sludge). Even the gut flora's been kept nicely in check as her poops look like she's not even on AB's.
She's still her normal, bossy self.
We're still waiting for the culture results, and we are dropping off a sample for re-culturing next Friday.
Calcium carbonate crystal (the most common kind) are controlled by maintaining a proper Ca:P ratio of 1.5:1 to 2:1. Becky (same Becky in this thread) has a lot of experience with stone pigs and provided a lot of info for this page:
https://www.guinealynx.info/stones.html
Everything you need to know is there.
https://www.guinealynx.info/stones.html
Everything you need to know is there.
Ok, I was reading the right info,then. It was hard to tell if in fact it pertained to calcium carbonate. I gave my first subque tonight and I will never do it again! I didn't penetrate the skin the first time and he squealed alot! The second time was not any easier. Their skin is much thicker than ours, plus a smaller surface area. I'm really thankful though for this site and people who are familiar with these things!
The Ca:Ph ratio isn't just for stones. All pigs should have as favorable a ratio as possible. It's just more important for stone/sludge pigs since they have "issues" with calcium. All five of my pigs are on the same "diet."
Yes, they squeal when you give them a subcue. I also have a pig that squeals when another pig looks at her.
You have to weigh their discomfort against the benefits and make your decision.
Yes, they squeal when you give them a subcue. I also have a pig that squeals when another pig looks at her.
You have to weigh their discomfort against the benefits and make your decision.