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Old 02-04-07, 02:41 pm
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My pig has white pee/I'm seeing white spots in the cage, what should I do?

White spots occasionally in the cage are normal. This happens because cavies only keep the calcium they need and their bodies expel the rest through their urine.

One thing all cavy owners need to do when seeing these spots is to feel them when they are dry and see if they feel smooth or a bit gritty. Smooth spots are perfectly normal. Gritty feeling spots can indicate bladder sludge and then a modification to the diet is needed. Bladder sludge is a precursor to bladder stones.

If you have a cavy with gritty feeling white spots, then cut down significantly on calcium enriched veggies. If you need help with what foods are high in calcium, please see the sticky thread- http://www.guineapigcages.com/forum/...arts-info.html
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Re: My pig has white pee/I'm seeing white spots in the cage, what should I do?

yes... i agree. some white spots are normal. I see white "stains" in their tunnel every time i clean it
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