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What Causes Urine To Smell Like Cat Urine?

Okay, so I finished my period about a week and a half ago, but for the past week at least, I ve noticed when I go to the bathroom, that my urine smells like cat urine. My boyfriend and I have both been really busy, so I haven t been sexually active since before my last period. I take showers every day, I drink water throughout the day at work and school... I have no idea where the smell is coming from or how to get rid of it. Help?
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hi,

Yes, this cant indicate just one disorder since there could be a number of causes for foul smelling urine. Most common include urinary tract infection, metabolic abnormality & bladder infection.

I would suggest you get urine complete examination & culture done to see if there is any abnormality. Meanwhile following home remedies may help to improve the condition:
- Drink plenty of water if you are dehydrated,
- Cranberry juice is also an effective home remedy for foul urine odor. It is more beneficial to prepare a fresh cranberry juice instead of drinking a canned one.
- Lemon juice and barley water also help to relieve you of foul smelling urine.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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What Causes Urine To Smell Like Cat Urine?

Hi, Yes, this cant indicate just one disorder since there could be a number of causes for foul smelling urine. Most common include urinary tract infection, metabolic abnormality & bladder infection. I would suggest you get urine complete examination & culture done to see if there is any abnormality. Meanwhile following home remedies may help to improve the condition: - Drink plenty of water if you are dehydrated, - Cranberry juice is also an effective home remedy for foul urine odor. It is more beneficial to prepare a fresh cranberry juice instead of drinking a canned one. - Lemon juice and barley water also help to relieve you of foul smelling urine. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon