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Blood In Piggies Urine?

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I noticed the day before yesterday that my piggie (Smudge) had a pinkish discolored pee, and I passed it off. But as were sitting on the couch watching stranger things and he's in his little bed, I notice there's another bright red spot. I searched around a bit and did check his penis to see if there were any wood shavings In there and there werent. He did although have a very funky smell going on. I'm not sure if that's normal. I may not be able to take him to the vet due to cost which is why I'm here first. He is about 3.5 years old now.
 
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I noticed the day before yesterday that my piggie (Smudge) had a pinkish discolored pee, and I passed it off. But as were sitting on the couch watching stranger things and he's in his little bed, I notice there's another bright red spot. I searched around a bit and did check his penis to see if there were any wood shavings In there and there werent. He did although have a very funky smell going on. I'm not sure if that's normal. I may not be able to take him to the vet due to cost which is why I'm here first. He is about 3.5 years old now.
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Hi and welcome!

It sounds very much like your boy has got a urinary tract infection or a cystitis (inflammation of the bladder walls), both showing the same symptoms and both requiring a vet visit and a precription-only antibiotic as well as ideally an anti-inflammatory/painkiller in order to address both the infection as well as the inflammation and the accompanying discomfort. At the worst, you are looking at a bladder stone or bladder sludge.
Unfortunately, there is no way around a vet trip.
Guinea Lynx :: UTI

The strong stale urine smell points towards a well developed cystitis/stone/sludge rather than a classic UTI, so the sooner you can have him seen, the better.

Sadly, illness never happens at a good time; it is necessary to save up from the moment you get guinea pigs to be able to afford vet care. In Britain, many vets will allow a payment plan, but not in other countries.

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Thank you :) we brought him to the vet yesterday and it turns out it was a uti. The cost was surprisingly low and he even got vaccines and medication for only about 70$. He's doing much better
 
Hi, I think my piggy has a UTI too...I've noticed that her pee has a slight red tinge and she also urinated a milky white substance a few days ago. Other than that, she's been acting normal, eating, drinking, popcorning, running around her cage in circles. However if I do notice that she pees blood, then should I just get her Baytril knowing for sure that it's a UTI or do I have to get her urine tests first? And I don't have a good exotic veterinarian where I live so... yeah. I would really love some feedback and your opinions on how to go about it. Thank you, all help is appreciated!
 
Hi, I think that my guinea pig might have a UTI because she urinated a milky white substance a few days ago and I noticed redish/pinkish tinge pee in her cage. Other than that, she's acting normal. Eating, drinking, popcorning, running around her cage in circles. However, if I do notice pain while she pees and more blood in her urine, should I get her on Baytril without taking her to the vet for urine tests because I dont have a good exotic veternarian where I live so...yeah. I just really want your guy's feedback/opinion on how I should go about it. Thank you and all help appreciated!
 
Enrofloxacin (Baytril) is a 'Prescription-Only Medicine - Veterinarian (POM-V)' - POM-V medicines can only be prescribed by a veterinarian.

Please see a veterinarian for a proper diagnosis/prompt treatment.
 
I agree with the above, always best to have them checked over to make sure it's not something else.
 
Guinea-pigGaga and Kerrie74, thank you! I'll just have to search for some exotic vets near me then and then see what she has. :) =D
 
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