krysgrandmond
09-13-2014, 04:04 PM
I sent this in a PM to a member, as I've seen them post several times about being able to dose ab's for ppl, but i haven't had a response (could be time zones, work, etc). I'm nervous about waiting too long, so I'm going to post here so maybe someone can get in touch with me?
I have a little gray. He's probably around 7 weeks old (best guess) and weighs 127g. We've had some issues with a littermate suckling on all the boys, but little Timmy gets it the worst. I'm staying on top of his injury (tip of penis scabbed, soaking in warm water few times/day, antibiotic ointment and helping express his bladder to keep him from blocking up), but today, I was woken up to him "screaming" and noticed he was incredibly swollen on and all around his penis. I immediately did a soak, removed the scab and helped him get rid of the built up pressure by slowly expressing his bladder. He was making angry, grunting type noises when i applied pressure to his belly (swollen bladder? I assumed that was a pain sound) and i was careful not to push too much while handling him, but did what i could to get out what I can. Since then, I've done it again twice and the swelling around his penis has gone down dramatically (area of the testicles still looks a little fluid-filled, but it doesn't seem to bother him if i gently press in and around the area and he's stopped grunting when i touch his belly). He's a little less active than normal but not lethargic (again, I assume pain has a lot to do with it). I will keep up the soaking every couple of hours for now, as I worry about him blocking up again, but I also noticed that his urine smells stronger than normal. I'm worried that a UTI may be setting in? His urine is clear, not cloudy, but with all the blockage, would it be a good idea to give him a couple days of ab's to help? I have 500mg cipro tabs on hand in case. Also, would ibuprofen be good for pain/inflammation? I have both children's liquid and adult gel caps. Any help would be great! Thanks.
I have a little gray. He's probably around 7 weeks old (best guess) and weighs 127g. We've had some issues with a littermate suckling on all the boys, but little Timmy gets it the worst. I'm staying on top of his injury (tip of penis scabbed, soaking in warm water few times/day, antibiotic ointment and helping express his bladder to keep him from blocking up), but today, I was woken up to him "screaming" and noticed he was incredibly swollen on and all around his penis. I immediately did a soak, removed the scab and helped him get rid of the built up pressure by slowly expressing his bladder. He was making angry, grunting type noises when i applied pressure to his belly (swollen bladder? I assumed that was a pain sound) and i was careful not to push too much while handling him, but did what i could to get out what I can. Since then, I've done it again twice and the swelling around his penis has gone down dramatically (area of the testicles still looks a little fluid-filled, but it doesn't seem to bother him if i gently press in and around the area and he's stopped grunting when i touch his belly). He's a little less active than normal but not lethargic (again, I assume pain has a lot to do with it). I will keep up the soaking every couple of hours for now, as I worry about him blocking up again, but I also noticed that his urine smells stronger than normal. I'm worried that a UTI may be setting in? His urine is clear, not cloudy, but with all the blockage, would it be a good idea to give him a couple days of ab's to help? I have 500mg cipro tabs on hand in case. Also, would ibuprofen be good for pain/inflammation? I have both children's liquid and adult gel caps. Any help would be great! Thanks.