My guinea pigs pee is red/orange.

[Car.nelian]

Hi there. One of my guineas pig’s pee has been a bright red orange color for the last few days. When I first saw it, i tried looking it up and seeing if it was dangerous, but it doesn’t seem to been. I’ve been keeping an eye on her, and, to me it seems like she’s been a bit more lethargic, but i’m not sure if that’s just me being paranoid. I was wondering if anyone knew the causes for this , and if there’s anything i can do.

 

[weepweeps]

Hello. Is the urine coming out that colour or drying to that colour? Urine can oxidise when it dries. Which is ok. You could try popping her on a white towel or blanket and waiting for her to go to check. If you think her behaviour has changed or if the urine is coming out that colour I’d get her checked out by the vet as you know her normal behaviour.

 

[Piggies&buns]

 

[Car.nelian]

Hello. Is the urine coming out that colour or drying to that colour? Urine can oxidise when it dries. Which is ok. You could try popping her on a white towel or blanket and waiting for her to go to check. If you think her behaviour has changed or if the urine is coming out that colour I’d get her checked out by the vet as you know her normal behaviour.

It’s been coming out that color.

 

[weepweeps]

I’d take her to see the vet. Good
Luck. Keep us posted.

 

[VickiA]

If she’s passing pee that colour then a vet check is needed. This could well be the start of a urinary tract infection.

 

[Car.nelian]

Ok i’ll call my vet and try to get her in for an appointment. It might take a bit because of how close to christmas it is, but i’ll update when I take her.

 

[Claire W]

All the best

 

[Car.nelian]

I have a vet’s appointment scheduled for tomorrow morning, but when I was spot cleaning her cage earlier today, i found a clump of blood on the fleece. I took pictures and am planning on bringing the blanket into the vet with me tomorrow, just in case they need to run test on it.

 

[Car.nelian]

Hey y’all, sorry about how long it took to update. She did have a UTI, and my vet prescribed her some antibiotics for it. On her return visit a few days ago, the vet retested her urine, and she was cleared. Thank you guys for all of the help.

 

[mls18]

Hey y’all, sorry about how long it took to update. She did have a UTI, and my vet prescribed her some antibiotics for it. On her return visit a few days ago, the vet retested her urine, and she was cleared. Thank you guys for all of the help.

I'm glad your guinea pig is doing better!

 

[LilyandNugget]

Hi! Hope everything is well. Wish u the best of luck for u and your piggy!

 

[weepweeps]

Great news.