Smelly urine

slavetoabunny · Apr 30, 2009

I am posting this question on behalf of one of our GRR fosterers. We have a 7 month old spayed rabbit rabbit that has very smelly urine. The rabbit is healthy and doesn't exhibit any symptoms of UTI. Can anyone suggest what might be causing this and whatcan be done?

Flashy · Apr 30, 2009

Doesn't EC emit a very strong odour in the urine? I can't remember if I remembered that right or not.

Maureen Las · Apr 30, 2009

This bun probably should go to the vet if
the owner is sure that this is not a scent gland build-up causing odor?

tonyshuman · May 1, 2009

I haave heard of EC causing urine to have an odor, but the scent glands should be double checked and the bunny seen by a vet.

Evey · May 1, 2009

Toby, my neutered male, has smelly urine--always has. The vet says he's healthy so I just try to deal with it :/ One thing I do is place a litter liner underneath his Yesterday's News, and that actually helps with the smell.

However, I have heard from other members on here to try putting a few drops of vanilla or vinegar in the bunny's water to help eliminate odor. I haven't tried this method, as I'm afraid it will discourage him from drinking.

Kathy

dquesnel · May 1, 2009

If the urine smells 'eggy' (sorry - I can't think of a better term) that is usually indicative of a bladder infection. Sometimes the urine may smell stronger depending on food, especially with herbs.

slavetoabunny · May 1, 2009

Thanks for everyone's replies. I will pass the info on to the foster mom.

tonyshuman · May 1, 2009

Yes, now that I think of it I have heard of the vanilla trick. It also makes them want to drink more. I think the rule is 1teaspoon per gallon of drinking water.