Urinary calcium refers to the milky white or milky yellow urine in the urine, hamster urine calcium, usually hamsters have a wealthy disease, just like humans have diabetes, high blood pressure, and high blood lipids Yes, in fact, urinary calcium is a very general concept. What are the causes of hamster urinary calcium? How can we treat and prevent it!
Color of urine
If you want to know what calcium in urine is, then you must know what color your hamster's urine is. There are many colors of hamster urine, not a single color. Different varietals also have different urine colors.
The urine of dwarf hamsters (first-line, third-line, and in-laws) is normally clear or yellow, but occasionally cloudy urine is normal. If the dwarf hamster has milky white or milky yellow urine, it is calcium urine.
The urine of bear hamsters is usually clear, yellow, cloudy, milky yellow or milky white, this is because the high concentration of calcium carbonate in bear urine makes the color of the urine cloudy and white . If the urine is white, sticky and paste-like, then it is bears urinary calcium. (Note: This is a new knowledge. In the past, our concept was that as long as the bear's urine was white, it was urine calcium. However, according to more information from foreign authoritative websites, the bear's urine calcium does not depend on the color, but on the texture of the urine.)
In addition to the above, the urine of hamsters sometimes appears red, green, brown and other colors, which are closely related to the amount of water, food and the physical condition of the hamster itself.
Factors affecting urine color
Food and water intake are the main factors affecting urine color. Minerals and proteins such as calcium and phosphorus in food can make urine cloudy or white. Pigments in the food can make the hamster's urine look red or green.
And the less water you drink, the cloudier or whiter your hamster's urine will be.
Hamster diseases can also change the color of urine. , such as urinary tract infection, kidney infection, pyometra, etc. And some fungal infections, such as Aspergillus fungus, can also turn hamster urine red.
Causes of urinary calcium
1. The intake of food contains too much mineral salt and protein; too little water.
2. Urinary system diseases, such as urinary tract infections, bladder stones, kidney diseases, etc.
3. Reproductive system diseases, such as pyometra, etc.
Treatment of urinary calcium
Occasionally there is a phenomenon of urinary calcium, which is normal. But if urinary calcium persists, then you need to pay attention.
The hamsters with urinary calcium should try to avoid the intake of high calcium and high protein food. The diet should be light, and the appropriate supply of vegetables and fruits with slightly more water content should be encouraged. Rats are encouraged to drink more water.
If you have blood in your urine, or if you suspect a urinary tract disease, it's best to see a veterinarian.