Red urine?

[BEAUKEZRA]

I found some red urine on a sheet in Bernie,Louie and Rosie's room the other day. I don't know who it came from but I guess I'm looking for a little reassurance that it must be something they ate (like too many blueberries?). It's the first time I've ever seen red urine and I haven't found any more red puddles. I'm a little nervous now because Louie has a mysterious bald spot on his back as a result of overgrooming by Rosie (I think) but it was Bernie who stole all the blueberries. I suppose if it was a kidney infection or something else serious then I would find more red urine right? Maybe I'm just overreacting. I think I'll take Louie to the vet after Christmas and have his bald spot checked and keep an eye out for more red urine. That's the bad thing about 3 bonded bunnies...not knowing who's doing what.

 

[monklover]

A rabbits urine changes colors from a yellow, to white, to orange, to a dark brown. When I first got both of my rabbits, they had yellow pee, after about a week, they both got orange pee. It was either from the air or plant pigment.

I wouldn't worry too much about the red pee. I would try and figure out if it is blood. Smell it next time. I know gross... but it is a way to find out if it is blood.

It could also be a treat that you are feeding that makes it change this color. If you do go to the vet, bring a sample of the pee so they can test it for blood. (I think they do this at least...)

Megan

 

[BlueGiants]

Red urine is very common in rabbits. It's caused by Tannins in the food. Rabbits excrete excess in the urine. Certain fresh vege's and fruits can cause it...Beet greens, carrots, etc. It's usually temporary and goes away on it's own.

This is in the Lagomorph Library, it will give you more info....

http://www.rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=12052&forum_id=10&highlight=red+urine

 

[BEAUKEZRA]

Thank you.