Why is my rabbit drinking and peeing a lot with smelly urine?

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The major increase in appetite and water for my 4 pound Holland Lop. Been to the Vet and ha Irvine and blood work to be good with the exception of his calcium being up a bit. Obviously with increase in water , he is irinated a lot and a very smelly urine. Just not sure if I should have any concerns or how much should my 2 year old rabbit be eating?? I fill his water dish about 5 times a day and continuous feed of hay. I do through in greens as well. Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Male | neutered | 2 years old | 4.2 lbs

Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

If Willy is drinking and yribating a lot I would be suspicious that there could be an issue in his urinary tract. For example an early kidney issue won't necessarily show up on bloods, or there could be an issue in the bladder itself such as infection, which is quite common. I would suggest trying to get a urine sample for your vet to test. If he is litter trained you can get special needs to help obtain a sample, or you could leave him on a non absorbent surface until he urinates. I wouldn't worry so much about the food as they should eat a fair bit of hay In a day.

Why is my rabbit drinking and peeing a lot with smelly urine?

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