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Old 09-03-2018, 12:53 PM   #1
peridotgreen
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Unhappy pinky tinge when hamster urinates?

Tonight i removed the tissue where he urinates, and it has a pinky tinge to it, on all of the pieces

He seems fine otherwise running around, but is eating slightly less and drinking slightly more.

Is it possible that its blood?



How long should i keep an eye on it before taking him to the vets?


EDIT: I have not given him any beetroot, i have only given him the usual dry mix and the leafy nature mix

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Old 09-03-2018, 12:59 PM   #2
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Default Re: pinky tinge when hamster urinates?

Could it be that he's peed on something that has a reddish colouring to it or have you given him any fresh produce that has a reddish colour?

Increased thirst and blood in the urine can be a sign of a urinary issue but to be sure you'll need to take him to the vet.
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Old 09-03-2018, 02:27 PM   #3
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Default Re: pinky tinge when hamster urinates?

Like Fluffagrams said, could he’d urinated on something red, pink, or orange. If you are unsure best take him to the vets just to make sure it’s not a unrinary infection. Best wishes to you and your ham.
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Old 09-04-2018, 03:03 AM   #4
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Default Re: pinky tinge when hamster urinates?

Im going to see what it's like tonight, the ONLY think i can think of with the nature salad mix from wilkos there are these pinky redish, what looks like dried petals
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Old 09-04-2018, 12:34 PM   #5
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Default Re: pinky tinge when hamster urinates?

Yes see how things look tonight and if his pee has not gone back to the usual colour a vet visit might be in order for your own peace of mind.
When i first started branching out more with my syrian's diet it was a big surprise to see just how much brightly coloured foods can affect the colour of their pee; I've seen some very vivid ones after he'd been eating certain things.
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