Seeking health diagnosis/advice: urinary problems in 5yr old EGS.
Good afternoon,
I have a five year old Eastern Grey squirrel who has been suffering health problems. About three and a half weeks ago he stopped eating, became very lethargic, and had difficulty urinating and was clearly in pain. His abdomen was bloated and he was crying whenever he moved or tried to walk. We took him to the vet and had X-rays done, and they told us it was a stomach blockage. He prescribed metoclopramide syrup for gut mobility and meloxicam for pain. A week and a half of that showed no marked improvement. He never had problems defecating, and never passed anything odd.
He started eating again and has no difficulty passing bowel movements, but he is still struggling to urinate. Before he can pee, he passes a clear, gelatinous plug and then he can urinate. After urinating he can move a little more easily. I have been syringe feeding him fluids because he is reticent to drink water. Another call to the vet and he prescribed Baytril suspension antibiotic because now he thinks it is a UTI or something of that nature. We were more of the mind it could be bladder stones, kidney stones, etc.
We finished a round of antibiotics and still there is no improvement. He is still in discomfort and is not climbing like he normally would. Has anyone had experience with this? There have been no changes in diet, exercise, environment, or stress. I have been in contact with another vet who wants his blood levels, tested for leptospirosis, orchitis, prostate issues, and to have an ultrasound for radio/opaque stones. I am scheduling all of this for this week but I would like advice or opinions if anyone has any experience with any of this.
Any help is greatly appreciated!
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