Murky/Chalky Urine

[DannDerFlann]

Hi all,

So my two rabbits have started peeing this odd, chalky, colour urine recently and I’m not sure what the cause may be.

I’m going to contact the vet, to be safe, but wondered if anyone here may be able to advise on what this could be?

They have water readily available and we try and cool the house as much as possible but it has been super hot lately, so wondering if it’s dehydration? Or perhaps even over feeding of veg and fruits?

 

[joey&boo]

Hi,
its caused by excess calcium. Rabbits pee out the calcium they don't need but wise to be aware of how much they are getting. Biggest cause of excess calcium is probably nuggets, fruit tends to be low, some veg can be high (parsley, carrot tops,green to an extent) You want to be aiming for a balanced amount of calcium (neither low nor high) - check out this link by now retired bunny specialist, Frances Harcourt-Brown

https://www.harcourt-brown.co.uk/articles/free-food-for-rabbits/calcium-and-rabbit-food

 

[InspectorMorse]

https://www.rvc.ac.uk/Media/Default/Beaumont%20Sainsbury%20Animal%20Hospital/documents/Rabbit-Sludgy-Bladder-RVC-factsheet-published-062021.pdf

Urolithiasis (Urinary Sludge and Stones)

Learn about urolithiasis, urinary sludge, and stones in rabbits. Explore causes, symptoms, and treatment options to ensure your rabbit's urinary health.

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Calcium and rabbit food — Frances Harcourt-Brown

www.harcourt-brown.co.uk

Diet sheet for rabbits with urinary tract disease — Frances Harcourt-Brown

Downloadable recommendations for feeding rabbits with urinary tract disease

www.harcourt-brown.co.uk