Why does my cat sometimes smell like human urine? How to fix it?

Cats and dogs have scent glands on either side of the anus called anal glands. The material in the glands is very stinky and often described as smelling fishy. Most wild animals can empty these glands voluntarily for scent marking or in self-defense (like a skunk might do), but dogs and cats have largely lost their ability to empty these sacs voluntarily. They normally release these glands during defecation, but can also release with excitement or stress. So, if Ariel struggled or got excited when you moved her, she likely expressed her anal glands. It is not anything to be concerned about, but can certainly be stinky, so you may need to clean the area of the couch that she was licking to get rid fo the smell. I hope that was helpful and answered your question. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding your cat. If he has a skin infection, greasy or oily skin, this will have an odor. If he is affected by dental disease, his breathe will have a very foul odor. This could be what you are smelling. Anal gland secretions have a fishy smell. He may need to see his veterinarian to determine the cause of the odor and to see if he requires treatment. I hope this information helps!

Frankie could be suffering from feline idiopathic cystitis, which is more common in cats than a UTI. It’s always worth a check with the vet with any health concerns, and I would take her it one in the next few days. I hope this helps!

Check to make sure she is not urinating outside of her cat box. If she is, have her examined by the veterinarian to check for a bladder infection. You can often find many good products to clean carpets and other areas online or in pet stores. Natures miracle is one with a good reputation. There are also special kinds of cat litter’s that help decrease odor. The crystal type cat litter tends to be one of the best. Lastly, you may consider changing her diet to a low residue cat food. Royal Canin is one of those diets and cats who consume this diet tend to produce less stool and less odor. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Cats have two small scent glands on either side of their rectum called anal glands - if these glands have been leaking a little or if she has expressed them recently, you may notice a very strong odor from her rear end. You can try cleaning the area around her rectum with some warm water and soap to help get rid of the smell. If this is a recurring problem, I recommend having her seen by a vet to check for infection or impaction of the glands.

Urine is mostly water and urea which is a waste product of protein breakdown. Urea can develop into ammonia NH3 > NH4 which is why your cat litter smells like ammonia. You should empty out the litter completely more frequently (less deep litter with frequent cleaning is preferable for your cat). If your cat is older you should consider taking her in for blood testing to check her kidney function. There is a new test called SDMA which can detect early kidney disease.

Hi. It could be possible that Stink has a urinary tract infection. If she is urinating.outside the box as well, that could be a sign of a urimary tract infection or stress as well. I recommend contacting your veterinarian to schedule an exam and a urinalysis as well to start. It will provide alot of information and help.guide us to the probable diagnosis.