Guinea Pig Pee

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Calcium is causing it. Piggies excrete excess calcium in their urine. It’s a normal process and you will see chalky powdery marks in their bedding. However, if it is happening a lot or if the marks feel gritty when dried then it is usually because there is much calcium in their diet.
Too much calcium can lead to bladder problems and stone formation.

Most calcium comes into the diet via pellets and water. Pellets should be kept limited to one tablespoon per pig per day and drinking water should be filtered.
High calcium veg such as kale, parsley and spinach should be kept limited to a very small amount once a week only.
Also be aware that too low calcium can also cause these issues as well so it is about finding what works for your local area since the mineral content of drinking water is location specific.
 
Piggies&buns said:
Welcome to the forum

Calcium is causing it. Piggies excrete excess calcium in their urine. It’s a normal process and you will see chalky powdery marks in their bedding. However, if it is happening a lot or if the marks feel gritty when dried then it is usually because there is much calcium in their diet.
Too much calcium can lead to bladder problems and stone formation.

Most calcium comes into the diet via pellets and water. Pellets should be kept limited to one tablespoon per pig per day and drinking water should be filtered.
High calcium veg such as kale, parsley and spinach should be kept limited to a very small amount once a week only.
Also be aware that too low calcium can also cause these issues as well so it is about finding what works for your local area since the mineral content of drinking water is location specific.
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