Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Small Animal | Guinea Pig | Female | unspayed | 2.5 lbs
My Guinea pig is about 3 years old. She has a history of 1 minor UTI before. Recently I noticed she has dark orange pee and I don’t know what it is. Is it serious? What should I do?
2 Answers
Published on May 26th, 2020
Guinea pig pee comes out clear, but can oxidize and turn orange when it's exposed to the air. You might not have anything to worry about, just try to catch her on the act, if it is clear she is likely fine.
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Published on November 18th, 2019
Guinea pigs have porphyrinuria (orange/reddish colored by-products from plant components in the urine) is normal. The urine darkens to a red-brown after exposure to light. This is nothing to worry about. I would only worry if you see actual blood in the urine.
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