{"id":24185,"date":"2022-03-25T11:12:39","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:12:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cats-pee-suddenly-smell-so-bad\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:12:39","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:12:39","slug":"why-does-my-cats-pee-suddenly-smell-so-bad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cats-pee-suddenly-smell-so-bad\/","title":{"rendered":"Why does my cat&#8217;s pee suddenly smell so bad?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cats-pee-suddenly-smell-so-bad\/#Why_does_my_cats_pee_suddenly_smell_so_bad\" title=\"Why does my cat&#8217;s pee suddenly smell so bad?\">Why does my cat&#8217;s pee suddenly smell so bad?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cats-pee-suddenly-smell-so-bad\/#Does_cat_pee_smell_get_worse\" title=\"Does cat pee smell get worse?\">Does cat pee smell get worse?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cats-pee-suddenly-smell-so-bad\/#Why_does_my_cats_urine_smell_strongly_of_ammonia\" title=\"Why does my cat&#8217;s urine smell strongly of ammonia?\">Why does my cat&#8217;s urine smell strongly of ammonia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cats-pee-suddenly-smell-so-bad\/#Why_does_my_cats_urine_suddenly_smell_so_strong\" title=\"Why does my cat&#8217;s urine suddenly smell so strong?\">Why does my cat&#8217;s urine suddenly smell so strong?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cats-pee-suddenly-smell-so-bad\/#Why_does_my_cats_pee_smell_worse_than_normal\" title=\"Why does my cat&#8217;s pee smell worse than normal?\">Why does my cat&#8217;s pee smell worse than normal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cats-pee-suddenly-smell-so-bad\/#How_do_I_stop_my_cats_pee_from_smelling\" title=\"How do I stop my cats pee from smelling?\">How do I stop my cats pee from smelling?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cats-pee-suddenly-smell-so-bad\/#Why_does_my_cat_smell_bad_all_of_a_sudden\" title=\"Why does my cat smell bad all of a sudden?\">Why does my cat smell bad all of a sudden?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cats-pee-suddenly-smell-so-bad\/#Does_cat_pee_smell_fade_over_time\" title=\"Does cat pee smell fade over time?\">Does cat pee smell fade over time?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cats-pee-suddenly-smell-so-bad\/#Does_cat_pee_smell_worse_over_time\" title=\"Does cat pee smell worse over time?\">Does cat pee smell worse over time?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cats-pee-suddenly-smell-so-bad\/#Does_cat_pee_ever_not_smell\" title=\"Does cat pee ever not smell?\">Does cat pee ever not smell?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cats-pee-suddenly-smell-so-bad\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_ammonia_smell_in_cat_urine\" title=\"How do you get rid of ammonia smell in cat urine?\">How do you get rid of ammonia smell in cat urine?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cats-pee-suddenly-smell-so-bad\/#What_does_strong_ammonia_smell_in_cat_urine_mean\" title=\"What does strong ammonia smell in cat urine mean?\">What does strong ammonia smell in cat urine mean?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cats-pee-suddenly-smell-so-bad\/#Is_cat_pee_supposed_to_smell_like_ammonia\" title=\"Is cat pee supposed to smell like ammonia?\">Is cat pee supposed to smell like ammonia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cats-pee-suddenly-smell-so-bad\/#Why_does_my_cats_pee_smell_so_strong_all_of_a_sudden\" title=\"Why does my cat&#8217;s pee smell so strong all of a sudden?\">Why does my cat&#8217;s pee smell so strong all of a sudden?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cats-pee-suddenly-smell-so-bad\/#Why_does_my_cats_pee_smell_different\" title=\"Why does my cat&#8217;s pee smell different?\">Why does my cat&#8217;s pee smell different?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cats-pee-suddenly-smell-so-bad\/#How_can_I_make_my_cats_urine_smell_better\" title=\"How can I make my cats urine smell better?\">How can I make my cats urine smell better?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cats_pee_suddenly_smell_so_bad\"><\/span>Why does my cat&#8217;s pee suddenly smell so bad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A sudden change in the odor of an animal&#8217;s urine is <b>usually a sign of a medical problem. A bladder infection is most likely, but diabetes and other diseases also may contribute to urine that does not smell normal. Bladder infections lead to a variety of symptoms.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_cat_pee_smell_get_worse\"><\/span>Does cat pee smell get worse?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cat Urine Gets Worse With Time<\/b> After a while, the bacterium in the urine decomposes and gives off an ammonia-like odor that&#8217;s characteristic of stale, old urine. In the second stage of the decomposition process, the urine emits mercaptans, which are compounds that give skunk spray its characteristic bad smell.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cats_urine_smell_strongly_of_ammonia\"><\/span>Why does my cat&#8217;s urine smell strongly of ammonia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cat urine has a strong, distinct, and unpleasant smell, reminiscent of ammonia. This is <b>due to the presence of undiluted urea within the waste. When a cat releases urine, the urea undergoes a range of chemical reactions. Releasing ammonia is chief among these.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cats_urine_suddenly_smell_so_strong\"><\/span>Why does my cat&#8217;s urine suddenly smell so strong?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A common cause behind urine odor is a <b>urinary tract infection. If it&#8217;s accompanied by the following symptoms, have your cat seen by a vet: More frequent trips to the litter box than usual.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cats_pee_smell_worse_than_normal\"><\/span>Why does my cat&#8217;s pee smell worse than normal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dehydration. Most cats are not really a fan of drinking water and not drinking enough water can cause dehydration. <b>If your cat doesn&#8217;t drink water that much, their urine gets more concentrated and concentrated urine has a stronger ammonia smell<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_cats_pee_from_smelling\"><\/span>How do I stop my cats pee from smelling?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here&#8217;s what you should do to help eliminate the smell of cat pee from a surface.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Blot the Spot to Absorb the Urine.  <\/li>\n<li>Rinse and Vacuum the Area.  <\/li>\n<li>Soak the Spot in Enzyme Cleaner.  <\/li>\n<li>Let It Sit Before Blotting With a Clean Cloth.  <\/li>\n<li>Prevent Your Cat From Returning to the Spot.  <\/li>\n<li>Reapply the Cleaner if Necessary.<\/li>\n<p>07-Apr-2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cat_smell_bad_all_of_a_sudden\"><\/span>Why does my cat smell bad all of a sudden?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Smelly cats <b>might have simply expressed their anal glands. Just like with dogs, cats sometimes release the contents of their anal glands. This is normal and results in an overwhelming, foul fishy smell. Another cause of stinky rear-ends is diarrhea.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_cat_pee_smell_fade_over_time\"><\/span>Does cat pee smell fade over time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A sudden change in the odor of an animal&#8217;s urine is <b>usually a sign of a medical problem. A bladder infection is most likely, but diabetes and other diseases also may contribute to urine that does not smell normal. Bladder infections lead to a variety of symptoms.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_cat_pee_smell_worse_over_time\"><\/span>Does cat pee smell worse over time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Effectively, <b>cat urine odour can last forever. It&#8217;s one of the most persistent smells imaginable, with a way of hanging around no matter how much you try to scrub the stain or cover up the offending smell with air fresheners or pot-pourri.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_cat_pee_ever_not_smell\"><\/span>Does cat pee ever not smell?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Older cats tend to have weaker kidneys that have lost some of their efficiency. As a consequence of that, <b>the urine of older animals smell worse than their younger counterparts<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_ammonia_smell_in_cat_urine\"><\/span>How do you get rid of ammonia smell in cat urine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Wash the litter box with warm soapy water and one-fourth cup of bleach. Allow the mixture to sit in the bottom of the litter box for 10 to 15 minutes before rinsing the litter box with warm water. This gives the bleach time to kill the bacteria and remove the ammonia.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_strong_ammonia_smell_in_cat_urine_mean\"><\/span>What does strong ammonia smell in cat urine mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dehydration. Most cats are not really a fan of drinking water and not drinking enough water can cause dehydration. If your cat doesn&#8217;t drink water that much, their urine gets more concentrated and concentrated urine has a stronger ammonia smell.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_cat_pee_supposed_to_smell_like_ammonia\"><\/span>Is cat pee supposed to smell like ammonia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cat urine has a powerful ammonia-like odor that can smell even worse when there is a problem. If your cat has uncharacteristic accidents around your home, it&#8217;s essential to consider your cat&#8217;s health.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cats_pee_smell_so_strong_all_of_a_sudden\"><\/span>Why does my cat&#8217;s pee smell so strong all of a sudden?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A sudden change in the odor of an animal&#8217;s urine is <b>usually a sign of a medical problem. A bladder infection is most likely, but diabetes and other diseases also may contribute to urine that does not smell normal. Bladder infections lead to a variety of symptoms.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cats_pee_smell_different\"><\/span>Why does my cat&#8217;s pee smell different?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many abnormal urine odors are associated with a health concern, such as <b>bladder infection, cystitis (bladder inflammation), dehydration, diabetes or even tumors. If you smell something unusual in your cat&#8217;s litter box, you should have your cat checked over by your veterinarian.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_make_my_cats_urine_smell_better\"><\/span>How can I make my cats urine smell better?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many abnormal urine odors are associated with a health concern, such as <b>bladder infection, cystitis (bladder inflammation), dehydration, diabetes or even tumors. If you smell something unusual in your cat&#8217;s litter box, you should have your cat checked over by your veterinarian.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why does my cat&#8217;s pee suddenly smell so bad?Does cat pee smell get worse?Why does my cat&#8217;s urine smell strongly of ammonia?Why does my cat&#8217;s urine suddenly smell so strong?Why does my cat&#8217;s pee smell worse than normal?How do I stop my cats pee from smelling?Why does my cat smell bad all&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24185"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24185"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24185\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24185"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24185"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24185"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}