Questionable consistency of urine in the litter box

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- 01/01/2023 at 2:18 PM
  Kay&Nala<3
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  I’m concerned about my two year old bunny
  
  I adopt around 1 years old. And have her on the same dietary routine since then and I had no issue and everything is normal. Pee is normal and poop is normal.
  two days ago I find the orange paste like consistency where she usually pee. She owes in the same spot every time.
  And trying to Google it is hard to figure out what it could be.
  I did make an appointment with my vet but they can’t see her until next week
  
  I’m not sure if this is a sign on something more urgent
  
  thank you
- 01/01/2023 at 4:09 PM
  DanaNM
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  It looks like a bit of calcium build up in the urine. It’s normal for buns to excrete excess calcium in their pee. Is there also liquid pee? If so then I don’t think you need to worry. If she is only excreting a thick paste, that indicates bladder sludge and she should be seen by the vet.
  
  If her diet is high in calcium (such as from alfalfa or alfalfa based pellets) that could contribute to this.
  
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- 01/01/2023 at 4:35 PM
  Wick & Fable
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  In addition to a diet too rich in calcium, water intake and exercise are both crucial in literally moving around what’s in the bladder to prevent sludge/stone formation, so if she has been less active and not hydrated, that may also be a contributor.
  
  The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.
- 01/03/2023 at 6:42 PM
  LBJ10
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  If she consistently pees in the same spot, then this could just be build up of several times worth. As the others said, bunnies excrete excess calcium in their urine. It isn’t uncommon to see calcium deposits left behind once the pee has dried. However, if there is no liquid coming out and it’s all pasty, then that would be a cause for concern.
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