"Bladder sludge" refers to a thick, gloppy substance that can form in the bladder. It is made up of waste products and minerals that have clumped together. Bladder sludge can cause discomfort and sometimes lead to urinary problems. Full definition
Alfalfa Hay may be given to babies under six months old and nursing mothers due to its higher calcium content, but too much calcium after a guinea pig is six months old can be harmful, causing bladder sludge among other problems. (theguineapigrescue.com)
Alfalfa - based pellets may be given to babies under six months and nursing mothers due to its higher calcium content, but too much calcium after a guinea pig is six months old can be HARMFUL, causing bladder sludge among other problems. (theguineapigrescue.com)
Other risks of obesity include bladder sludge (which is about as horrible as it sounds) and a type of foot infection known as pododermatitis, which happens when bacteria create painful abscesses in your bunny's little paws. (petconsider.com)