My female dog (can't even say b**ch here) is about a year old now and was recently in heat. I live in Korea where they have no gardens, so she has to do her stuff on a newspaper. Recently, when the urine dries, there is a crystallike residue on the newspaper that smells like ammonia. What is this and is it a bad thing?
2006-07-05 12:51:43 · 18 answers · asked by Hrodulf 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I know there is ammonia in urine, the problem is that lately it smells a hundred times more chemical. The vets here don't speak good English, so that's why I ask you. She doesn't appear to be sick, though.
2006-07-05 12:58:15 · update #1
She gets enough fresh water and the urine dries because it is summer here and I leave the aircon on. Also to those two dumb idiots: I don't need to sniff a person's a**hole to realise someone has farted. Stupid f*cks.
2006-07-05 16:51:53 · update #2
Oh, it's three dumb idiots
2006-07-05 16:52:53 · update #3
All bitches pee smells that way in heat, she is full up with hormones. It will abate. Make sure there is always loads of FRESH cold water for her, it will dilute it.
Either get her spayed, or accept the pongs she will emit twice yearly. My old Border Collie ***** is still emitting the same smell at eleven years. She's just coming to end of another heat:-)
2006-07-05 12:58:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
When urea in the urine decomposes it forms ammonia which is why you are smelling it. Maybe the air con is concentrating the smell?
Something to watch out for: liver disease can lead to the liver not being able to break down proteins so that you can smell ammonia on the breath. If she looks healthy and well it's not that, but something to be aware of.
2006-07-10 01:58:13 · answer #2 · answered by Gavin T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, there are a number of things it could be. She could not be drinking enough water! Make sure she drinks tons of water especially if its humid in Korea. She also may have the start of diabetes it affects dogs of any ages. The chemicals in the newspaper may be reacting with her urine. I would definetly find a vet and have her tested for diabetes, don't wait to long. Good luck.
2006-07-05 13:35:36 · answer #3 · answered by debbies spoiled rottie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ammonia is found in urine so that's normal...i don't know about the crystalization you might want to get that checked out. i hear urine crystalizes in the bladder if it's held for too long.
2006-07-05 12:54:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at her diet and make sure she's not getting too much protein. Feed her a bland diet for a few days to see if that makes a difference. Also have her tested by a vet for diabetes and urinary tract infection
2006-07-05 12:57:44 · answer #5 · answered by cymbalita 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say that you should take her to the vet. If she were a cat, it would be asign of a urinary tract issue. I don't know if dogs have the same problems but I guess if it is a change then you should at least call the vet and ask.
2006-07-05 12:55:42 · answer #6 · answered by Stephiony 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not enough water. Same as us, when we don't drink enough fluids, we have a strong urine smell.
2006-07-05 13:01:04 · answer #7 · answered by faithful 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ammonia is a component of urine.
2006-07-05 12:56:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
most probably dehydration if there is a lack of water the ammonia is less diluted so it has a higher concentration of ammonia thus creating a stronger smell
just make sure she has loads of water
2006-07-05 13:01:51 · answer #9 · answered by tombassplayer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like your dog may be really dehydrated if she is peeing crystals, urine gets more concentrated when the body reabsorbes the H2O. She may also have kidney problems. I would also suggest you clean up after your dog before the urine dries, thats pretty nasty.
2006-07-05 15:16:14 · answer #10 · answered by naclayclay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋