UTI? Or something worse?

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My Guinea has been bleeding A LOT for the past couple of days, from her bottom area. Her companion of 3 years pass about a week ago. I noticed that she hasn’t been eating as much as she usually does but I thought u was feeding her too much. Then I noticed that she was bleeding from her bottom. It smell like fish and it’s a lot of blood. I was thinking it’s a UTI but I’m not 100% sure, since it’s a lot of blood. We are bringing her to vet Monday.
 
A lot of bleeding would be an emergency and should not wait until Monday. Can you see a vet right now/today?
Is she only bleeding when urinating?
It could be any number of bladder issues including stones, or it could be a problem with the reproductive tract.

Please urgently step in with syringe feeding. Switch from the routine weekly weight checks and instead weigh her daily
Step in with syringe feeding mushed pellets or a proper recovery feed (oxbow critical care for example) and use the daily weight checks to ensure you are feeding enough in each 24 hour period to keep her weight stable.
Syringe feeding is essential when a piggy has reduced their hay intake. It is needed to stop the risk of GI stasis and to prevent any weight loss.

The guides below explain further

Emergency and Crisis Care as well as Bridging Care until a Vet Appointment
Not Eating, Weight Loss And The Importance Of Syringe Feeding Fibre
All About Syringe Feeding and Medicating Guinea Pigs with Videos and Pictures
 
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