Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Female guinea pig straining to urinate from bladder stones
By Hoefer, Heidi L·Published in Compendium (Yardley, PA)·2013·Island Exotic Veterinary Care, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Excellence in exotics: Case report: urolithiasis in a female Guinea pig.
- Species:
- rodent
Plain-English summary
A 2-year-old female guinea pig was brought to the vet because she had been squealing and straining to urinate for two days. The vet found that her diet was good, including alfalfa pellets, hay, vegetables, and a vitamin C supplement. After examining her, the vet diagnosed her with bladder stones (urolithiasis) and provided treatment to help her pass them. With proper care, she was able to recover and return to her normal behavior.
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Abstract
A 2-year-old, intact female guinea pig presented to the clinic for a history of squealing and straining to urinate for 2 days. The husbandry of this animal was acceptable, and the diet consisted of commercial alfalfa-based guinea pig pellets, alfalfa hay, a variety of vegetables, and a water-soluble vitamin C supplement.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23532904/