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Sorry if this is a repeat question, but I have noticed that the last two times my female Blood has urinated, given a day or two, the smell has become so strong ---ammonia like--- that it makes my eyes water.

I do not recall this being the case until just recently, and none of my other Bloods has demonstrated the same elimination effect.

I wonder if she heard I am intending to sell her, and she is feeling anxious about the possible relocation?

ANYHOW, I would love to hear your thoughts as to why this may be happening...developmental stage?, possible illness? awareness of a devastatingly handsome male in the next cage? She seems to be fine otherwise, and I have not changed her diet or environment at all in quite a while.

Thanks much-
Jim Lineberger

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"He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep to gain what he can never lose."
Jim Elliott

well, im not one to familarise myself with the smells of urine, but from what my roommate says, its completely normal.
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"He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep to gain what he can never lose."
Jim Elliott

The last time my Burm urinated, it smelled like that -- amazingly strong.

Maybe try offering her more water, so that her urine is less concentrated..?

Just a suggestion; I wouldn't think it would be anything to worry about.
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Kitt