Last updated on January 31st, 2023 at 06:54 pm
The color of the hamster pee shows the health of our pet.
Just like with us humans, the color of urine in hamsters can show us whether the hamster is healthy or has certain diseases and problems.
The more we know about hamster pee color, the more we can help our furry friends.
What is the color of pee in hamsters?
The normal color of hamster pee should be white. Any other color of their pee is a sign that something is wrong with them and that we should check the problem, whether it is some disease or poor diet.
In today’s article, you will learn how the urine color will help you know what problem your pet has.
What color is hamster pee?
The color of hamster urine is white. Surely we immediately ask ourselves, why is the color of pee in our pets exactly white?
The main reason is calcium; this mineral contributes to hamsters having white pee.
What are the other colors of pee in hamsters?
Now that we already know the normal color of pee in hamsters, you are wondering what other colors are.
Why sometimes our hamster has other colors of pee? What are the reasons for this phenomenon?
The different colors of pee in hamsters represent different conditions of your pet, so let’s see in detail which color of their urine has what significance for the health of the hamsters.
The color of hamster pee is red
When the hamster’s pee color is red, it is a red alert, which means that something is wrong with your pet.
In this situation, we don’t need to wait long; we must take our hamster to the vet immediately to have him examined.
The red color of pee in hamsters comes from the blood of the hamsters, and it can mean that there is an infection of the urinary tract, which is very risky for our pet’s overall health.
And we can conclude by ourselves whether peeing with red is blood; if the urine dries, the color turns brown, then it is blood, and we must react immediately.
When hamsters have a urinary tract infection, in addition to the red color, other symptoms appear, such as:
- lethargy
- loss of appetite
- bleeding around the genitals
- poor appearance of fur
The red color of the urine and the appearance of some of these symptoms means that the hamster’s life may be seriously threatened, and here quick steps must be taken immediately to improve their health.
The red color of the pee is the most dangerous sign that something is wrong with his health, all other colors are not so dangerous, but the red color is a red alarm, which hamster owners must not ignore.
When the color of the hamster’s urine is red, it can also be a sign that it eats a lot of beets, carrots, or red cabbage, and you will know best when the urine dries whether the color remains red or brown.
If the color remains red, then change his diet, don’t let him eat beets so often.
The red color of urine in hamsters can be from cold body temperatures in winter.
The color of pee in hamsters is brown
When the color of pee in hamsters is brown, it is not good for their health.
In such situations, we should be extremely careful because the brown color of pee in hamsters can indicate the following problems:
- Blood in the urine – during which you should immediately visit a veterinarian to determine the problem since it is a most likely disease in the hamster.
- Diarrhea – Brown urine can be a sign of diarrhea, which seems like a common symptom, but diarrhea can sometimes be life-threatening for hamsters.
- Problems with the liver – brown urine can be a sign of problems with the liver in hamsters and improper work of this organ; more specifically, the liver does not expel waste materials as it should.
Any of these symptoms accompanied by brown urine in hamsters is bad for them and therefore must be examined by a veterinarian.
The pink color of pee in hamsters
The pink pee color in hamsters is either due to health problems or to eating certain foods.
When the hamster has health problems, the pink color of the urine is blood in the pee, and the hamster should be taken to a veterinarian to see the cause of this phenomenon.
Pink-colored hamster pee can also be caused by eating strawberries or cranberries, which is certainly not terrible for your furry friends.
The hamster has orange-colored pee
When hamsters are dehydrated, their pee turns orange.
It is a sign that you should give them water regularly so that such an unwanted phenomenon does not occur because dehydration is bad for their health.
Orange pee color in hamsters can also be caused by pigmentation, which is certainly not dangerous for their health. Still, therefore you should be careful and take your pet to the veterinarian for consultations at a certain time to know the exact reason for a certain color of their urination.
The hamster has yellow pee
When hamsters urinate with a yellow color, you should not worry; this color does not harm their health.
The yellow color of the pee is usually due to a change in diet or if they eat the same food more often and for a longer time.
Yellow urine in hamsters is not a sign of any health problems, so you don’t need to take your pet to the vet; just change his diet.
Hamster pee is transparent or clear in color
In this case, when the pee color is clear or transparent, the opposite of dehydration happens, or rather, the hamster takes in too much water.
Excessive water intake is not good for your furry friends, as it can cause kidney problems.
That is why it is best, as always, to provide water and food in moderation so that the hamsters can have optimal health.
What Does It Mean When Hamster Pee Is Cloudy?
Cloudy actually means that hamsters have healthy urine, but sometimes it can also mean certain health problems.
When hamsters have too thick and milky urine, it is a sign that they may be suffering from calcinuria.
Calcinuria is a dangerous disease that occurs when hamsters have kidney problems.
If the kidneys do not filter the excess calcium, then thick and milky urine appears.
In order not to have such problems, the kidneys cannot filter excess calcium due to overload; it is best to be careful not to give them food with a large amount of calcium constantly.
How to treat peeing in hamsters when it is cloudy?
You can treat the treatment of cloudy urine in hamsters as the owner with certain measures and changes in your pet’s diet.
Here are some of the steps you need to take:
- High-quality pellets – are much better than cheap ones because they have a much better composition of ingredients. In cheap pellets, there is a lot of calcium and little fiber, so you should pay attention to the content in their composition.
- Proper nutrition with calcium – more precisely, you should pay attention to what food you give your pets; it should be diverse in terms of calcium content and other ingredients, and never give them to eat calcium-rich food regularly.
- More activity – is recommended because in this way, their kidneys will function better, and calcium will naturally decrease with exercise and running.
Too much calcium, in addition to cloudy pee, can cause kidney and bladder stones followed by a lot of pain, which is very dangerous for the health of your furry friends.
How to clean hamster pee?
Cleaning the hamster’s urine is a regular procedure that we must certainly do to protect the hamster from possible infections and diseases.
If we do not clean the cage of the hamsters on time, an unpleasant smell will start to spread, so we should clean their cage once or preferably twice a week.
There are various means for cleaning urine in the cage of hamsters, which will remove bacteria, and of course, the cage will smell nice, and the hamster will not be in danger of infections and bacteria that can harm its health.
What are the causes of UTIs in hamsters?
A UTI is an infection of the urinary tract in hamsters due to a bacterial infection.
UTI occurs for the following reasons:
Obesity – if hamsters are lazy, don’t like much activity, get fat, and all this leads to UTIs.
Poor nutrition – when hamsters eat food with little fiber, it increases the risk of urinary tract infection.
Stress – is dangerous for the health of hamsters and can cause UTIs.
Too much calcium – for every nutrient is important to be balanced, so it is also the case with calcium; you should not give your pets too much or too little.
Difficulty urinating – causing a blockage in the urinary tract and causing UTI in hamsters.
What are the most common signs of UTI in hamsters?
To know that hamsters have a UTI, we need to consider whether they have problems with their urine.
Here are some of the signs:
- signs of blood in the urine
- thick urine
- inability to urinate
- hamstring pains when urinating
- screaming while urinating
All these signs should not be ignored, and you should take your pet to the vet.
Why does hamster pee sometimes smell bad?
Most of the time, the pee of hamsters smells bad due to periodic cleaning of their cage, and it can also smell bad from their bedding.
When the smell of pee smells like fish, it means that there is a lot of urine in his cage, which needs to be cleaned immediately.
The bedding in the hamster cage can be to blame for the bad smell and should therefore be changed regularly.
If the cage is clean and the bedding is changed regularly, then the problem of the smell of urine in hamsters can be from poor nutrition or a urinary tract infection.
Is hamster pee dangerous to humans?
No, the urine of hamsters cannot be dangerous for us.
Of course, the smell is unbearable, and it will bother us a lot, but we need to maintain the hygiene of both the cage and the hamsters’ bedding.
Of course, hygiene from our side is understandable, like washing your hands with soap when you clean the urine cage of your furry friends.
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Does Hamster Pee Stain?
Hamster pee didn’t stain our clothes, so you don’t have to worry from that point of view.
We should take more care to clean the hamsters’ cages and bedding regularly, for example, the cages once or twice a week and the bedding once every two weeks.
Stains in hamster cages remain if we forget to clean them or if we do it very rarely.
Cleaning the hamster’s cage and bedding is not only important for stains, but it is also important to prevent the appearance of bacteria and infections from your pets’ urine.
read more: Why Does My Hamster Stare At Me? All Reasons
FAQs
Is hamster pee toxic?
Humans can occur LCMV infection from hamsters’ urine, droppings, saliva, and from nesting material. Also, virus transmission is a possible problem for humans when these ingredients are directly introduced to the nose, mouth, eyes, and skin or when hamsters bite humans.
Do hamsters pee when stressed?
Yes, hamsters can pee when they are under stress. This can be caused by a lot of things, like loud noises, fast movement in or close to the cage, and other possible causes from their environment.
Do hamsters only pee in one spot?
Conclusion
The color of the hamster’s urine helps us know our pet’s health status.
If the color of their urine is white, it is a sign that the hamster is healthy, and we do not need to worry about it.
But if the color of the urine is red or brown, then it is a sign of problems with his health.
Such colors of urine can mean problems with the liver, diarrhea, urinary tract infections, and other diseases in hamsters.
The yellow color of their urine is not dangerous, and it usually means a change in diet or eating the same food for a long time.
In any case, the color of hamsters’ urine can tell us a lot about their health, and it will show us whether our furry pet is healthy or has certain health problems.
