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My rabbit has rust-colored urine. Is it normal or cause for concern?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Male | 2 lbs

My rabbit has rust colored urine. Should I take him to the vet or monitor him it has only happened once and he does eat carrots and spinach. He still active and not acting unusual.

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on February 23rd, 2018

Normal rabbit urine often reflects their diet and comes in many colors of red-orange-yellow and is not of major concern unless there are obvious blood clots, discomfort when urinating or altered thirst/fever.

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