Do Guinea Pigs Pee a Lot?

Guinea pigs do urinate frequently. It can be several times an hour, up every fifteen minutes, throughout the day. If they eat more fruit and vegetables, which have a high-water content, they'll pee even more often to get rid of any excess water or vitamins.

How long can guinea pigs hold their pee?

Training your guinea pig to only use the bathroom in the cage can be tricky since they have small bladders and must go every 15 minutes. Look for signs of your pet needing to urinate such as fidgeting or backing up.

How much do guinea pigs poop and pee?

Guinea pigs poop a lot! If you're new to the world of cavies, just how much they poop might surprise you at first. One guinea pig can leave up to 100 droppings a day, so if you have three or more, you can expect to be cleaning poop out the hutch four or five times a day.