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Why is your rabbits urine rust color?

Updated: 8/11/2023
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16y ago

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This could have any number of reasons.

Sometimes the food a bunny eats can have an impact on urine colour, for example, a bunny that has eaten beetroot can have urine that is a rather alarming red colour!

It could however be a sign of infection, so it is something to keep an eye on. If the urine is just occasionally rust colored it is most likely food related, however if the bunny seems unwell, is having trouble urinating or is consistently producing rust colored urine you should take her to a vet ASAP!

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15y ago

any rabbits pee can be that couler.

it happens if it eats some veg or fruit and also, it / the air makes it change.

if it has blood in it or blood clots, see the vet STRAIGHT AWAY!

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11y ago

What you're seeing is calcium in the urine. Adult rabbits don't need much calcium, so they get rid of the excess in their urine.

Sometimes your bunny's urine will look milky, and sometimes when it dries it will leave a chalky residue. This isn't a problem, so long as it's not constantly this way, and so long as the urine is still a thin liquid.

If your bunny's urine is milky for weeks on end, or if the urine is at thickish (like the consistency of toothpaste), then you should make an appointment with your vet, and closely monitor your bunny for other signs of ill-health.

Sometimes rabbits have difficulty getting rid of extra calcium properly, and they get urine sludge or bladder stones. These are serious problems, requiring treatment from a vet who has experience and knowledge in treating bunnies.

See the related questions for more info, and links.

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12y ago

Well It might be the same as girls A.K.A females...

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