Hi everyone!! It has been awhile since I have been here. I have
Honeybun (eight) and Chloe (3).
Recently Honeybun's Urine has been strong smelling much like ammonia. I had never noticed an odor before. She does drink a lot of water too. Do you think she has a problem, maybe kidneys or diabetes?
Mona, only way to know for certain....get her checked by your vet. Urinalysis, and urine/blood glucose testing. Might not be a bad idea to get full bloodwork done as well.
Thanks!! I will take her in to our vet. She is due for her annual physical anyway, so I will ask her to due the urine and blood work. I believe that Dr. Kathy (wonderful vet) recommends that when they reach the 7-8 year range.
I read your recent post and my cat is experiencing the same symptoms/. are you able to give me an estimate of how much the vet charged for all the needed tests? Thank you.
Georgy, don't wait around for an answer on the net, if your kitty is straining, not producing urine, is drinking water excessively, or any other symptoms, no matter how slight, get kitty to an emergency vet RIGHT NOW. Particularly if kitty is a male (males are more prone to blockages but females can have the same problem), or is straining or drinking excessively.....this could be anything from a blocked urinary tract to diabetes to serious kidney problems....to a vet IMMEDIATELY!
Edit to add: you do have a male cat with FLUTD as per your other posts here, so don't be waiting around on this, whichever cat it is, get them to the nearest ER vet TODAY, it is always best to be safe than sorry!!!!
Thank you Tracy for your response. The cat is a 13 year old female and I am keeping a close eye on her as I work at home. Could be over-reacting. Also, have an young vet who lives in my apt building and spoke with her yesterday regarding this matter (kidney, diabetis, UTI) Most concerned about costs for blood glucose testing, uranalysis & bloodwork here in Los Angeles so I am prepared should someting happen. I have lots of cats!! I need lots of boys, instead!! You have bigger matters to address. Happy Holidays!!
I took Honeybun in for blood and glucose testing. The vet did a urine test and ran bloodwork. She was within a normal range, so I have to keep alerted to her water drinking and output. The odor is not there now, but I am watching her.
The cost is not cheap!! I paid over $175 for the exam and testing, but she did give her the shots that were due as well, and she wants her to start back on the glucousamine for her joints.
If anything have your vet run a glucose test esp with your cats age.
You said you were concerned because your kitty was developing the same symptoms as Mona's kitty....urine that smells like amonia, and/or increased drinking are signs of a problem and need to be checked right away. Call around to vets in your area for price quotes, but don't put this off. In a 13-year-old cat, you should also get full bloodwork done for her, including thyroid function testing, this should be done on any cat over the age of 7, yearly or twice yearly.
