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Guinea pig peeing blood, acting strange. What to do before vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Guinea Pig | Female | 8 lbs

I have a female guinea pig who has been bleeding when she urinated for the past 4 days, today she is acting strange. I have an appointment with a vet tomorrow but i want to know if there’s anything i can do for her right now

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Answered By Dr. Paula Simons

Veterinarian

Published on December 2nd, 2019

Blood in the urine may be a sign of bladder stones or an urinary tract infection. Make sure Coco stays well hydrated until her appointment tomorrow. You can entice her with veggies and fruits that have a high moisture content.

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