Why is my rabbits pee milky?

Cloudy/white urine
Whereas dogs and cats will only absorb the amount of calcium their body needs from their diet, rabbits absorb all of the calcium within their diet and excrete the excess through the urinary system. This is why rabbit urine is often observed as being cloudy or white in colour.


What does milky rabbit pee mean?

Sometimes rabbits will excrete a white, milky substance with their urine. This is just excess calcium that your rabbit doesn't need. It will dry into a chalky white substance. Rabbits are very efficient in the way they absorb calcium from their food.

Is creamy yellow wee normal for rabbits?

Bright yellow urine means that your pet is healthy. It is eating and drinking well, and seemingly has no health concerns. Rabbit urine that's a milky yellow shade is the first warning of calciuria. Your rabbit's urine may also appear to be a milky white in this case.


What color is healthy bunny pee?

The colour of a rabbit's urine is normally light yellow, although it is quite common for our rabbits to produce much darker urine. We may find that our rabbit produces orange, brown or red urine.

How do I reduce calcium in my rabbit?

Therefore, the best way to reduce your rabbit's calcium intake is to reduce its pellet consumption. Replace the pellets with more fresh grass or hay. A 10g/kg of bodyweight portion will reduce your rabbit's calcium consumption dramatically.


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What foods have too much calcium for rabbits?

Some leafy greens, such as collard and dandelion greens, parsley, kale, Swiss chard, and escarole, should be fed in limited quantities, as they are high in calcium and may contribute to the development of calcium-based bladder stones if fed in excess.

How do I get rid of calcified rabbit pee?

Rabbit urine can be removed from most surfaces using pure white vinegar or a diluted white vinegar solution. Tough or dried stains may need some time to soak, or they will require the use of stronger chemical cleaners.

What happens if a rabbit has too much calcium?

Any excess calcium that is absorbed into the blood stream from the gut is excreted through the urinary tract, where it may be deposited and form calculi. Rabbits can form solid calcifications in their kidneys, ureters, bladder or urethra, as well as depositing thick calcium “sludge” in their kidneys or bladder.


Does my rabbit have a UTI?

Symptoms and Types

Thick, beige- or brown-colored urine. Urinary incontinence, especially during confinement or at places that are not customary (i.e., locations he has not peed before) Frequent urination, but only in small amounts. Skin scalding/burns due to urine, especially around genitals and hind legs.

What does the color of my bunnies pee mean?

Rabbits urine varies in color from clear to yellow to brown to bright red. This is usually not a cause for alarm UNLESS there are additional signs such as sitting & straining to urinate, loss of appetite or a temperature.

What do you give a dehydrated rabbit?

In order to correct dehydration, extra water must be given to your rabbit. Sometimes this can be done by helping the rabbit drink. Some rabbits need to have fluids given by other methods, either by subcutaneous fluids, intravenous fluids, or intraosseous fluids.


How do you bring calcium levels down?

Management and Treatment
  1. Drink more water.
  2. Switch to a non-thiazide diuretic or blood pressure medication.
  3. Stop taking or lower your dose of calcium-rich antacid tablets.
  4. Stop taking or lower your dose of calcium supplements and calcium-containing supplements, such as multivitamins.


How do you reverse high calcium levels?

Treating high calcium
  1. Fluids. Fluids through a drip help flush the extra calcium out of your system. ...
  2. Steroids. You might have steroids to help reduce your calcium levels. ...
  3. Bisphosphonates. Bisphosphonates (bis-fos-fon-ates) are drugs that help to get your calcium levels down. ...
  4. Calcitonin. ...
  5. Denosumab. ...
  6. Other drugs.


What foods help lower calcium levels?

Beer, cheese and snacks are a trifecta for calcium loss.
  • Avoid eating foods that have a sodium content higher than 20 percent of the daily recommended value.
  • Don't drink more than two or three alcoholic drinks a day.


Can you reduce calcium build up?

Eat a balanced diet composed of all essential nutrients. Exercise can decrease the buildup calcium and cholesterol inside the artery. Exercise burns body fat and it also does not allow the fat to stay for a long time in the blood. Reduce your sodium intake.