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Post by rayfay on Dec 31, 2006 21:43:10 GMT
I noticed when Mimi weed earlier that is was almost chalk whitish yellow. Is this because she's getting too much calcium? Should I put her on the extra Sulfatrim that I have?
Rachel
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Post by Dawn - Admin on Dec 31, 2006 22:23:46 GMT
I noticed when Mimi weed earlier that is was almost chalk whitish yellow. Is this because she's getting too much calcium? Should I put her on the extra Sulfatrim that I have? Rachel It might be that she has a bit of excess calcium in her system. As long as it has no crystals in it I should think she will be ok but just monitor her for a few days. If she shows signs of having pain or trouble peeing then maybe it would be ok to start her on the Sulfatrim. Source: GuinealynxURINE NORMAL: Urine may be clear to cloudy in color. Calcium compounds in the urine cause this cloudiness. Normal urine is not gritty in texture. Dried urine may leave powdery white calcium compounds. Very young guinea pigs often have an orange or brown tint to their urine. Urine sometimes changes to an orange color on standing (this may be the oxidation of porphyrins in the urine). NOT NORMAL: Gritty compounds: may indicate sludge in the bladder. Strong smelling urine may be a sign of dehydration or infection. The gritty deposits are sometimes called sludge, which feels coarse and sandy. Powdery deposits are normal. Blood in urine is not normal and may be due to a urinary tract infection, bladder stones, or (in females) reproductive problems like pyometra (an infection of the lining of the uterus). Incontinence is not normal. Your guinea pig should be relatively dry. If its fur is constantly wet and/or there is an odor, be sure to have your pet checked out for a urinary tract infection or other problem. TIP: To check for sludge, line the cage with dark colored towels. To check for blood, use light colored towels. Hope this helps, Dawn
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Post by rayfay on Jan 1, 2007 0:05:01 GMT
That helped alot! Thanks Dawn. I will monitor her for the next few days. I will also cut back on the parsley and carrots.
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Post by kimspigs on Jan 2, 2007 22:47:47 GMT
Izzy had this problem once and I was told it was because of increased Hormone levels. She only seemed to have this cloudly pee once and has never had it since. I think some guineas can loose their fur under the belly, due to increased hormone levels as well. I think it is a way of attracting a male as it is strong in smell, it is a way of letting males know they are ready to mate. If it is increased calcium then avoid leaf vegetables as these have alot of calcium in them, here is a link en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leaf_vegetableWater Spinach, Spinah and Kale seem to be high in calcium.
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Post by rayfay on Jan 2, 2007 23:43:19 GMT
Thanks Kim! I'm pretty sure that it's not because of hormone levels as she can't possibly want to mate! There are no male pets in our house besides the dog! I'll cut spinach out totally. I don't think they've ever had Kale...
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