6 Health
Operating within normal parameters:
- Color clear to cloudy
- Cloudiness is caused by calcium compounds in the urine. It is recommended to rub the dried calcium deposits between the fingers to determine if deposits are powdery or gritty. Check the CAUTION section.
- Very young guinea pigs often have an orange or brown tint.
CAUTION:
- Strong smelling urine: Possible dehydration or infection.
- Gritty compounds (feels coarse and sandy): Possible sludge in the bladder.
- Blood in urine: Possible urinary tract infection, bladder stones, or reproductive problems like pyometra (in females). To check for blood, put some light colored towels on the cage floor.
- Incontinence (unable to urinate): Possible bladder stones.