Bladder infection?

[readingchinlover]

Have noticed dark colored urine stains in cage, what could this be? Doesn`t appear to be sick but could this be bladder infection and what in the world to do about it? Does this happen with chins my male is two years old and has always been healthy.:cry3:

 

[Stackie]

Chinchillas have darker colored pee. Many times when people see it for the first time, they mistake it for blood. It can range from a dark red to a light orange color. As long as he is drinking normally and doesn't seem to be in pain when he pees, he's probably okay.

 

[starleomach]

I agree chinchillas have dark Urine.