Why is my guinea pigs pee white?

Guinea pig urine is normally thick, cloudy and white in color due to the presence of calcium carbonate and ammonium phosphate crystals. Urolithiasis is common in middle-aged to older guinea pigs.

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.

What is the white liquid that comes out of my guinea pig?

Well… not actual soap like you and I would use. But believe it or not, guinea pigs' eyes secrete a white fluid right before they give themselves a bath. It acts as a cleaning solution! They wipe their eyes with their hands and then wipe themselves all around to get clean.

Why does my guinea pig pee look cloudy?

Young guinea pigs may also have an orange or brown tint to their urine, completely normal. Cloudy or milky pee means your pet is excreting excess calcium or phosphorus deposits.

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.

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Is guinea pig urine clear?

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).

What Colour should guinea pigs pee be?

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

What foods are low in calcium for guinea pigs?

What causes too much calcium in guinea pigs?

No one would want his guinea pig to die from excessive calcium. To reduce calcium in guinea pigs, you've gotta take a hard look at their diet and what they're eating. There's usually three main culprits that cause excess calcium intake: Excess hay, high calcium veggies and untreated tap water.

Can I give my guinea pig 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.

What is toxic to guinea pigs?

Make sure you do not feed your guinea pigs the following foods (this is not an exhaustive list): cereals; grains; nuts; seeds; dried beans, corn, and peas; buttercups; garden shrubs (such as hemlock or privet); lilies of any kind; sweet peas; nightshade; oak; avocado; onion grass; onions; potato tops; mushrooms; ...

What vegetables have too much calcium for guinea pigs?

For example, dill, parsley, spinach, beetroot, are all high in calcium or oxalic acid, so if your guinea has a history of bladder stones, these options should be spread out and offered infrequently, or avoided altogether.

What greens can guinea pigs have daily?

Fruit and vegetables: Fresh vegetables can be offered once a day and should be equivalent to about one cup total per guinea pig per day. Leafy greens like romaine lettuce, red and green leaf lettuces, kale, cilantro and parsley should comprise the bulk of your pig's fresh produce.

What time should I feed my guinea pig?

Other than the hay, it's a good idea to feed your cavy two times a day. Both in the morning and in the evening, to help prevent overeating and, consequently, obesity. Always remove any uneaten pellets about 1 hour after your cavy has eaten and any fruit or vegetables after 24 hours.

Are carrots low in calcium?

Carrots are among the most popular vegetables in the United States and contain high levels of beta carotene (the precursor to Vitamin A) and other vitamins and minerals; however, like many vegetables, they are a poor source of dietary calcium (5, 6).

Do guinea pigs have a period?

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.

What causes kidney failure in guinea pigs?

Acute renal failure is deemed an infrequent, but usually fatal, disease of guinea pigs (5). Suggested causes include oxalic acid poisoning following ingestion of oxalate-containing plants, such as beetroot, spinach, and rhubarb (5,8).

How do you know if your guinea pig has bladder stones?

The most common symptoms we see are pain or vocalisation when urinating, blood in the urine, straining, lethargy and urinating small amounts frequently.

How toxic is guinea pig pee?

Usually guinea pig urine isn't dangerous.

Even if they look clean and healthy, they can still make people sick. Salmonellosis (caused by salmonella bacterium) is a sickness that humans can get from guinea pigs that can be passed from direct contact with an infected guinea pig. That includes bodily fluids like urine.

Why do guinea pigs sit on your shoulder?

Guinea pigs like to be hidden and feel safe, so they can enjoy curling up with you in the warmth of your shoulder.

How often should a guinea pig pee?

Guinea pigs can pee a lot so if you have one that does then it's natural to wonder how many times they will do it in a day. Generally, guinea pigs can pee about every 15 minutes so if you do the math then that can mean that guinea pigs can pee about 4 times an hour and up to 96 times a day.

Can you overfeed a guinea pig?

Overfeeding can be damaging to your guinea pig's digestion tract, and cause obesity. To prevent yourself from overfeeding your guinea pig, all you need to do is serve your guinea pigs the right portioned meals and cut down on unnecessary sugary treats.

Can you eat guinea pigs?

Guinea pig, or cuy as it is known, is a delicacy. The meat is prized and tastes like a cross between duck and rabbit. When properly prepared, the meat of a guinea pig is rich, fatty, and flavorful, while the skin, when roasted over a hot fire, gives pork crackling a run for its money.

What do guinea pigs like to play with?