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Why does my male cat drink a lot and his urine smells like ammonia?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 6 years and 9 months old | 12 lbs

My male cat drinks a lot more now and his urine REEKS of ammonia

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 12th, 2017

Your kitty may be suffering from diabetes, kidney disease or liver disease ur a urinary tract problem. Please take him to a veterinarian for an exam. The vet will need to do blood tests which will point out where the problem lies. He will also do a urinalysis. Depending on the underlying problem, Cougar will need to take Antibiotics and receive fluids if dehydrated.

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