Does My Guinea Pig Have Bladder Stones?

Does your guinea pig fails to pass urine?

Does your guinea pig passes bloody or pink-tinged urine?

Is your guinea pig squeaking while urinating or defecating?

Is there a gritty residue remaining after urine dries?

Is your guinea pig lethargic (having decreased activity)?

Failure to pass urine in guinea pigs usually indicates blockage of the urethra. Uroliths (bladder stones) are mineral structures that form in the bladder.

Your guinea pig doesn't show any sign of having bladder stones.

Your guinea pig shows one common sign of having bladder stones. Some signs could point out to other guinea pig illnesses, mostly urinary infections. However, as bladder stones in guinea pigs are a common health issue, you shouldn't rule out this ailment. Call your exotics veterinarian and take your pet for a check-up. An x-ray or ultrasound done by a veterinarian can confirm bladder stones. If stones are present, a surgical procedure known as a cystotomy is often recommended to remove them.

Your guinea pig shows few common signs of having bladder stones. Some signs could point out to other guinea pig illnesses, mostly urinary infections. However, bladder stones in guinea pigs are a common health issue, so the chances are high that your pet does have bladder stones. Call your exotics veterinarian and take your pet for a check-up. An x-ray or ultrasound done by a veterinarian can confirm bladder stones. If stones are present, a surgical procedure known as a cystotomy is often recommended to remove them.

Your guinea pig shows all common signs of having bladder stones. Call your exotics veterinarian and take your pet for a check-up. An x-ray or ultrasound done by a veterinarian can confirm bladder stones. If stones are present, a surgical procedure known as a cystotomy is often recommended to remove them.