Message Number: SG3163 | New FHL Archives SearchFrom: williamsdvm@comcast.net
Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 03:20:30 +0000 (GMT+00:00)
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Subject: RE: stinky urine
Message-ID: <10891654.1044328830910.JavaMail.root@scandium>
Author wrote:
My ferret, Snickles, is 3 1/2 years old and I've noticed lately that his urine has a very strong ammonia smell to it. Did you have any answers for me? I will be taking him to the Vet, but I would like to walk in with proper questions.
I wouldn't want your first visit to be without answers, but this may de a difficult one to answer without more information, and the information is often best gotten at your vet.
Very concentrate urine may be a simple explanation, or some ingested food ingredient (Oh no - I've given the "must've et something" explanation).
The key here is some simple tests - a urinalysis (to look for compounds in the urine, as well as measure the concentration, and a blood chemistry and CBC - to make sure the liver and kidneys are working fine.)
A strong urine smell is not usually the sign of a serious problem, but it's worht checking out.
With kindest regards,
Bruce Williams, DVM
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