What color is a guinea pigs pee?

Guinea pig urine is normally thick, cloudy and white in color due to the presence of calcium carbonate and ammonium phosphate crystals.

Is guinea pig pee supposed to be brown?

Normal urine is not gritty in texture. Dried urine may leave powdery white calcium compounds. Very young guinea pigs often have an orange or brown tint to their urine. Urine sometimes changes to an orange color on standing (this may be the oxidation of porphyrins in the urine).

Why is my guinea pigs pee dark?

Guinea pigs can have dark orange urine normally due to pigments they ingest from their food. True blood in the urine can occur commonly as well and cause pink to red urine. Blood in the urine may be due to an infection or urinary stones in the bladder or kidneys.

Is it normal for guinea pigs to have milky pee?

Nothing to worry! Milky urine and white powdery deposits mean that excess calcium has been excreted, which is a normal process. Sometimes you can find poos with white spots when a piggy with white pee has peed on them. The diet is OK, as is meadow hay.

Is it normal for a guinea pig to pee red?

It can be sterile inflammation, or caused by a bacterial infection (a UTI). Inflammation or infection can occur due to dirty surroundings, a blood-borne infection, kidney disease, uroliths (stones – see above) and more. Cystitis is more common in females due to their shorter urethra.

Piggie Health Check #13 ~ Pee

How do I know if my guinea pig has a UTI?

Common signs when a guinea pig has a UTI can include a fever of up to 104ºF, inappetence, squeaking when urinating, lethargy, blood in urine, dehydration and signs of pain when touching the lower abdomen.

Do girl guinea pigs have periods?

Female guinea pigs have estrous cycles in which they go into heat several times a year for several days, with different stages. However, they don't experience bleeding or periods as in a menstrual cycle. While they are in heat, they are fertile and go through spontaneous ovulation.

Why did my guinea pig pee out white stuff?

When a guinea pig's urine is white or milky, this indicates excessively high calcium or phosphorus levels. Milky urine in guinea pigs is also a sign of pyuria, an infection of the urinary tract. You will need to have your guinea pig's urine examined by a veterinarian to determine the exact cause and treatment.

Do guinea pigs lick their pee?

Wiebke said: Yes, very occasionally piggies lick pee if it contains important information (pheromones) about the status/health of another piggy.

Do guinea pigs pee scared?

Dr. Teresa Bradley Bays stated in her book “Exotic Pet Behavior Birds, Reptiles, And Small Mammals” that in her experience guinea pigs may urinate if stressed, nervous, or frightened.

How often should a guinea pig pee?

On average, a healthy guinea pig will pee every 15 minutes or so. However, if the guinea pig has health issues or isn't eating properly that time will vary.

Do guinea pigs squeak when they pee?

Notice if your guinea pig squeaks or squeals as they urinate. This may be a sign of painful urination, which could mean your pet has an infection. Pay attention to any abdominal tenderness. If your normally docile guinea pig bites or scratches when you grasp around its belly, it may be experiencing bladder tenderness.

How often do guinea pigs poop?

Because some guinea pigs poop more than others, it's not that easy to say how much they should poop in a day. What we can tell you, however, is that it's a lot. Healthy piggies can poop up to 100 times in one day, which means you might be cleaning the hutch out three or four times a day.

What color should guinea pig poop be?

Healthy guinea pig poop color tends to usually be medium to dark brown (somewhere between brown and black). A normal guinea pig poop should be uniform in consistency and oval-shaped.

Is guinea pig poop toxic?

In addition to the bacteria naturally present in all feces, guinea pigs with conditions such as salmonella or lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV) can pass those conditions onto humans through direct contact with feces or even through the air.

Can guinea pigs drink cranberry juice?

Moderator. Cranberry juice is also very rich in vitamin C, but quite tart. Many piggies prefer it mixed with water. It is however, not a bad thing to use for syringe training your piggies.

How do guinea pigs see humans?

Guinea Pig's Eyes

Compared to human vision, which is 22 images per second, this feature prevents blurred vision when a guinea pig turns his head. Guinea pigs can also see color, which allows them to differentiate from red, green and blue.

Do guinea pigs give kisses?

Even though most people would consider licking to be the animal equivalent of kissing, guinea pigs actually give kisses a lot like a human! It's not quite nibbling, because they don't use their teeth. Instead, they gently and repeatedly nip you with their lips for just a moment.

Do guinea pigs recognize their owners?

Do guinea pigs bond with their owners? Yes, they do form bonds with their humans, very much like cats or dogs. They're able to recognize certain people according to scent, sound, and sight cues. As such, guineas can identify and respond to who they do and do not know.

What should guinea pigs urine look like?

Guinea pig urine is normally thick, cloudy and white in color due to the presence of calcium carbonate and ammonium phosphate crystals.

What does orange guinea pig pee mean?

Very young guinea pigs often have an orange or brown tint to their urine. Urine sometimes changes to an orange color on standing (this may be the oxidation of porphyrins in the urine). NOT NORMAL: Gritty compounds: may indicate sludge in the bladder. Strong smelling urine may be a sign of dehydration or infection.

Do guinea pigs have night vision?

It's likely that guinea pigs can see in the dark to some degree, but just how much night vision they have is a matter of conjecture. And with their other senses and excellent memory, they've got plenty of senses to help them get around.

Do guinea pigs get fleas?

Guinea pigs can get fleas, but it's generally less commonly seen than dogs and cats, possibly because guinea pigs don't readily mix with other animals as much as dogs and cats do.

Which is better girl or boy guinea pigs?

What makes the best pet – male or female guinea pigs? Male guinea pigs (boars) have a tendency to live a little longer than females (sows), especially if the females are having young. Both have similar temperaments although males often have a bolder personality, making them easier to handle.