What happens if there is pee in your bunnies blood?
Cases of bloody urine in rabbits often turn out to be normal rabbit urine which is simply a deep red colour due to the extretion of plant pigments within the diet. True cases of blood in the urine (haematuria) are often due to stones/sludge within the urinary tract, cystitis, uterine adencarcinoma, polyps or abortion.
Why is my rabbits pee orange red?
Thick white urine containing reddish-orange pigment is indicative of an excess of dietary calcium.” “Red colour of the urine is sometimes observed in rabbits. It is probably caused by a plant pigment and does not affect the health of the animal.”
Is it normal for a rabbit to pee in blood?
Red urine is actually fairly common in rabbits, especially in the fall to winter months. There isn’t always an apparent cause and it doesn’t always mean there is blood in the urine. In fact, blood typically is difficult to see in the rabbit’s urine and may not turn the urine red.
What does it mean when a house rabbit Pees?
Thick white urine containing reddish-orange pigment is indicative of an excess of dietary calcium.” Bloody urine in rabbits may be rare, but red urine is not. People who live with house rabbits will find this out.
Why does a rabbit have a lot of blood?
“Bloody urine is rare in rabbits and rodents. Many cases of ‘bloody’ urine turn out to be porphyrin-pigmented basic urine or a sanguineous vaginal discharge associated with uterine adenocarcinoma, polyps, or abortion. Thick white urine containing reddish-orange pigment is indicative of an excess of dietary calcium.”
When to take a rabbit to the vet for blood?
If you see a red or pink color in the urine (orange is OK) and there are no other symptoms, you could wait until normal office hours and ask your veterinarian to test the urine for blood. If you see your rabbit straining to urinate, but there is no urine, go to a veterinarian as soon as possible.
What are the symptoms of blood in rabbits urine?
Symptoms of Blood in the Urine in Rabbits. Symptoms of bloody colored urine are: Urine tinted in color from darker yellows, to oranges, to shades of reds and browns. Dark urine accompanied by a strong smell, indicative of heat stress or dehydration.
Thick white urine containing reddish-orange pigment is indicative of an excess of dietary calcium.” Bloody urine in rabbits may be rare, but red urine is not. People who live with house rabbits will find this out.
“Bloody urine is rare in rabbits and rodents. Many cases of ‘bloody’ urine turn out to be porphyrin-pigmented basic urine or a sanguineous vaginal discharge associated with uterine adenocarcinoma, polyps, or abortion. Thick white urine containing reddish-orange pigment is indicative of an excess of dietary calcium.”
If you see a red or pink color in the urine (orange is OK) and there are no other symptoms, you could wait until normal office hours and ask your veterinarian to test the urine for blood. If you see your rabbit straining to urinate, but there is no urine, go to a veterinarian as soon as possible.
Why does my male rabbit have blood in his urine?
Blood in the urine is also known as haematuria. True haematuria can occur due to disease anywhere within the urogenital system. An un-neutered male rabbit could have genital cancer or trauma which could cause blood to appear in his urine in either case you should take your rabbit to see your vet immediately.
How do you treat blood in rabbits urine?
If your rabbit’s is showing discomfort, pain medications may be used to decrease inflammation. Fluids will be given to treat dehydration, and kidney and urinary stones require surgical removal.
