My rabbit's pee is thick, dark, and smells bad. What should I do?

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My bunny has very thick pee. She is eating and pooping like normal. She has been drinking less water than usual. When I let her out for her exercise she still runs around and does not act as though she is in pain. However, her pee has a very pungent smell and it is very dark and thick. I am very worried and cannot get her to a vet until Monday. I don't know how to make her comfortable until then. Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 4 months old | 3.4 lbs

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question Binky. It would definitely be good to have her evaluated on Monday. Her veterinarian will likely test a urine sample on her. Based on your description, she may be dehydrated. Be sure to encourage her to drink more water of the next 24 hours. You can try to off small amounts with a syringe or change her water bottle out more frequently. Keep her cool as well with all of the recent heat across most of the country. Rabbits can also experience bladder stones so x-rays may be recommend based on her urine results. In this case, the rabbit is typically straining to urinate and going outside of the litterbox. I hope this information helps!

My rabbit's pee is thick, dark, and smells bad. What should I do?

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