My dog's urine has a strong, strange smell. Should I be concerned?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 3 months old | 70 lbs
My dog's urine has a strange smell, similar to that 'asparagus pee' smell that a human's urine can sometimes have. This smell has been around for about 2 days. Should I be concerned? Is it okay to just monitor for the next few days to see if it goes away on its own?
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Published on September 7th, 2017
Hi there and thank you for using Pet Coach! Sometimes more concentrated urine can have a stronger odor. I would make sure he is drinking plenty of water and not dehydrating himself. If he has been drinking adequate amounts of water and if the smell continues, I would get him examined by his veterinarian and have his urine tested as he may be dealing with a urinary tract infection. If diagnosed with a UTI, he will need to go on a course of oral antibiotics for treatment. I hope this helps! Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any other questions or concerns. I am also available via text or phone consultation.
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Hi there and thank you for using Pet Coach! Sometimes more concentrated urine can have a stronger odor. I would make sure he is drinking plenty of water and not dehydrating himself. If he has been drinking adequate amounts of water and if the smell continues, I would get him examined by his veterinarian and have his urine tested as he may be dealing with a urinary tract infection. If diagnosed with a UTI, he will need to go on a course of oral antibiotics for treatment. I hope this helps! Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any other questions or concerns. I am also available via text or phone consultation.
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Published on August 29th, 2018
Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Urine can smell stronger if it is more concentrated then normal. If Paco has been drinking less or is dehydrated. It is also most concentrated first thing in the morning. If he is otherwise acting normal-no increased urination or thirst, not asking to go out, not straining or having accidents I would see if it continues. If it has been several days of smelling different or if he is having any of the above signs I would collect a fresh sample and bring it to the Vet to have it checked. Sometimes glucose or an infection can change the smell of urine. I wish you and Paco the best!
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Published on July 10th, 2019
There are many things that can cause the urine to smell off: 1. Urinary tract infection (UTI) 2. Diet 3. Vaginitis 4. Abnormal pH of the water she is drinking 5. Diabetes (uncommon in puppy this age but not impossible) 6. Anal gland smell that you are mistaking for an abnormal urine smell I suggest you have her to your vet for an exam and urine test to rule out an infection and vaginitis first.
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Published on November 13th, 2017
My first thought is that Lexi does not have a urinary tract infection. With her being so young urinary tract infections are not common. i would highly recommend taking her to a vet to have a urine sample looked at. It is important to know if blood and protein is present and sometimes you cannot visually see these changes. I would not recommend giving antibiotics to a young patient unless you are 100% sure she has a UTI. some young dogs have very concentrated urine due to less water consumption. Concentrated urine does not mean they have an infection. I would recommend increasing water consumption, You can do this by a drinking fountain or even putting water in the dry food. hope that helps
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