Possible UTI for Skiddil

[SugarBugFerret]

Hi folks! Skiddil's mom here. Overall my little princess has been doing great, but I think now I am dealing with something that is not going to fix itself on its own. I believe Skiddil is experiencing the "joys" of a UTI. Poor baby girl. :sniff Symptoms: Her urine has more of an orange tinge to it (it doesn't look pinkish like I would expect with blood though). She seems to have difficulty sometimes with urinating, and she is doing so in places she normally wouldn't, like on her hammock-bed. Her urine has a strong and strange odor to it...it reminds me very much of the smell of millipedes (That may sound weird that I even know what a millipede smells like, but they have a very distinct strong odor when you disturb or crush them.) And lastly, externally she looks like she is in season, swollen, but I really don't think she is. I need to decide if this is something I can deal with on my own, or if I need to try to take her to my vet, which would be difficult and stressful in itself. Not to mention the legality of it all. I have some 62.5mg clavamox left over from another critter, but the expiration dates are 6/14 (14 tabs) and 2/15 (2 tabs). Would the clavamox even be good here, or do I need to try to get my hands on some fresh SMZ/TMP? I have seen mention of that one being used for a UTI. Thoughts? Thank you in advance!

[HRT4SQRLS]

Yes, the Clavamox would be good. Don't throw those expired pills away. Clavamox is a bit more challenging to acquire. :tilt

We would need a weight on Skiddil.

[DarkLies212]

Can't help with meds, but positive vibes for you and your beautiful girl! I miss hearing from y'all!!! :hug

[SugarBugFerret]

Yes, the Clavamox would be good. Don't throw those expired pills away. Clavamox is a bit more challenging to acquire. :tilt

We would need a weight on Skiddil.

Ok, I'll hang on to the Clavamox. I figure old Clavamox is better than no Clavamox anyway! Skiddil is towards her lighter self these days without her winter "fluff". She is about 450g right now....not a very big girl. Does a UTI sound like a decent assessment based on symptoms? Or should I be considering anything else? Thanks again for any help. I appreciate it very much. :great

[SugarBugFerret]

Can't help with meds, but positive vibes for you and your beautiful girl! I miss hearing from y'all!!! :hug

Hi Ash!!! I miss you too girl! :hug

[SugarBugFerret]

Bumpity bump bump! :great

[HRT4SQRLS]

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[SugarBugFerret]

Sending you a Private message.

Thank you for your help. :blowkiss

[SugarBugFerret]

Just a little update on my baby girl... She has been successfully treated for her infection (UTI?) and she is back to her squirrely self! Yay! Thank you everyone for your help, prayers and happy thoughts. My girl and I appreciate it very much! :Love_Icon

[island rehabber]

Just a little update on my baby girl... She has been successfully treated for her infection (UTI?) and she is back to her squirrely self! Yay! Thank you everyone for your help, prayers and happy thoughts. My girl and I appreciate it very much! :Love_Icon

:dance:w00tGREAT news, SBF and Skiddl!!!!:bliss

[DarkLies212]

:dance
Yaaay!!

Please do stay around SBF!! We miss you!! :hug