http://www.smartgroups.com/message/readmessage.cfm?gid=1423922&messageid=3163 >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]