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>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 concentrated 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 worth checking out.
 
With kindest regards,
Bruce Williams, DVM
[Posted in FML issue 4048]