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color of urine

kimmie11

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I changed the type of bedding for my piggie from critter care to puppie pads and paper towels. I have noticed his urine is an orange color, is that normal?Could carrots cause it? He seems to feel good, eats and drinks just fine...pooping the same amount.
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Urine color can be due to things pigs are given to eat and also other things. Sometimes urine turns a dark orangy rust color when oxygen hits it and oxidizes it.

Puppy pads and paper towels aren't a very good bedding. Be sure your pig doesn't eat the puppy pads as they can cause bowel obstruction.

How many carrots are you feeding per day?
 

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I was giving Wyatt a 1/4 of a regular size carrot, every other day and sometimes every day. Mostly he eats, pellets, hay, lettuce, green peppers, an occasional slice of apple. He drinks a lot of water so I didn't think he could have a uti. The reason I changed bedding was the mess the crittercare stuff made and washing fleece in the machine grossed the family out. I hadn't thought about him eating the puppy pad...and I thought I had hit gold there. Do you have any other ideas?
Got any other ideas?
 

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Read the bedding section for ideas on other beddings to try.
 
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