What's renal failure in guinea pigs?

Question

One of my two guinea pigs has had a constantly wet bottom for the past couple of weeks. I've also noticed the water bottle is emptying quicker and their bedding get wet quicker. I read somewhere on Google that these are symptoms of renal failure. What is it? Is it fatal? Could my guinea pig have it? She's a girl and I adopted her from a sanctuary which said she was 2 years old. Otherwise, her appetite is fine, she dosen't have a problem peeing or pooping? Only answer if you're sure!

Answer 1

It means the kidneys are shutting down.  Yes it can be fatal.  I know a vet will put a dog on I.V. fluids, but, I don't know what they would do for a guinea pig. Hamsters can get a condition called wet tail, but I don't know if pigs get it. Give the vet a call and see what they suggest.  Hope all turns out OK.

Answer 2

Renal failure is kidney failure. It's the same as kidney failure in humans.

Your kidneys act as a filter, removing toxins from your blood and then passing them along to your bladder, where they are excreted in urine. For humans, they can do dialysis, which is a mechanical stand in for the filtration your kidneys do. I seriously doubt that they do dialysis for guinea pigs, and if they did, the cost would be immense. So yes, I am sorry to say it, but it is, most likely, fatal.

I have no idea if your pet has it, as I am not a vet. Only your vet can determine that for certain. If your guinea pig has it, I would imagine your vet will either suggest medication, or putting her to sleep. Only he or she can tell you for sure if you even need to worry about renal failure, however. Make an appointment, and get you pet checked.

Good luck.

Answer 3

Renal Failure is Kidney Failure.

Answer 4

Take her to a vet imedeatley! If you live in Texas. Take her to Dr.HIll's office..... He does pigs.. Guinea pigs...

Answer 5

Renal failure in any animal or living being is kidney failure.  Vets can run a test to tell you what percentage of function the kidneys have.

Answer 6

Their are two types of renal failure; acute and chronic. Their is also something called renal cell carcinoma, better known as kidney cancer. Symptoms of kidney cancer include blood in the urine, back pain just below the ribs that wont go away, weight loss, fatigue, and intermittent fever. Signs of acute renal failure is decreased urine output, fluid retention, drowsiness, shortness of breath, fatigue, confusion, seizures of coma in severe cases, and chest pain related to percicarditis. Chronic renal failure is categorized by high blood pressure, decreased or no urine output, darkly colored urine, anemia, nausea or vomiting, loss of appetite, sudden change in weight, a general sense of discomfort or uneasiness, fatigue and weakness, headaches that seem unrealted to any other cause, sleep problems, decreased mental sharpness, pain along the side or mid to lower back, muscle twitches and cramps, swelling of the feet and ankles, bloody or tarry stools, yellowish brown cast on the skin, and persistent itching. There is also the chance of kidney stones. Symptoms include pain on the side and back, fluctuations in pain intensity, pain waves radiating from the side and back to the lower abdomen and groin, bloody urine, pain during urination, nausea and vomiting, persistent urge to urinate, and fever and chills if an infection persists.

Renal failure or cancer, in any form, can be fatal. Renal stones are usually not. I suggest taking her to the veterinarian.

Perhaps because of the perilous misconception that guinea pigs, or cavies, make great “starter pets” for children, these fragile animals, along with other small exotic animals, such as hedgehogs, sugar gliders, prairie dogs, jerboas, and spiny mice, have become popular “pocket pets.” Despite their popularity, guinea pigs aren’t worth as much as a bag of dog food to the stores that peddle them. Pet stores’ negligent policies often result in cruel mistreatment of guinea pigs. I have received reports of pet store managers’ instructing their staff not to seek veterinary care for sick guinea pigs, guinea pigs’ being shipped to pet stores when they were too young to be weaned, guinea pigs with fungus around their eyes and noses, guinea pig habitats teeming with mites, and guinea pigs’ dying from mistreatment and neglect.

Answer 7

GO TO A VET!!!!!

please for the sake of the guinea pig