Why is my guinea pig's urine pink? Is it blood? Should I worry?

It sounds as though poor Coco has a urinary tract infection. This is typically caused by bacteria overgrowth and Coco will require antibiotic treatment. I would suggest contacting your local veterinarian that is skilled in treating guinea pigs to set up an appointment.

Thanks for reaching out about Charmander and including a photo. The photo is suggestive of a urinary calculi (stone), urinary tract infection or uterine disease (possible cancer). A veterinary visit is needed as soon as possible. Good luck.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is not likely to be because of the food you are feeding her. This is though very concerning. This may be because of an inflammatory or infectious condition, among many other possibilities. For this reason, I recommend that you have Beaver evaluated by a veterinarian as soon as possible so that they can proceed with an exam, gathering more information and deciding what would be best for Beaver at this point. I hope they can help her!

A bloody discharge from the vagina could be caused by a severe UTI, bladder stones (quite common in guinea pigs), or a uterine/vaginal infection. There are no home remedies for this, I am afraid, so you will need to make an appointment with your vet for an exam and possibly x-rays.Infection is usually treated with injectable antibiotics and pain medicine. Bladder stones may need to be removed with surgery.

Monitor Elsa for lethargy, decreased appetite or an increase in thirst or urination. If the stool is normal and formed, the blood may be in her urine. This could indicate a urinary tract infection. You would need to have her examined by your veterinarian for confirmation. A urine sample can be collected and submitted for urinalysis as well as a culture and sensitivity panel. These tests can confirm infection, identify the responsible organism and determine the best antibiotic to use in treatment.

Thanks for reaching out about Beto. Dark urine can be the result of carotenoids in the urine (from yellow/orange veggies) or other pigments. Although blood is possible, not common in young guinea pigs, but possible. Removing these vegetables from the diet for a short period of time, might change the appearance of urine. Good luck.

Hello. A milky white urine could be an indication of pyuria, or infection in the urinary tract. Too much phosphorous in the diet or crystals in the urine can also cause the milky white color. Please make sure Coco's diet is primarily timothy based pellets & hay. Make sure you are not feeding too much in the way of spinach, parsley or celery. Also, make sure you are not overdoing the Vit. C & D supplements. You might want to have the urine analyzed just to make sure this is not anything else that may require additional treatments. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.