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Pebbles82 · 05-20-2021, 06:17 AM

I think when they’re older their pee is stronger smelling personally. Also there is more of it to smell. Their kidneys don’t function as well when they get older and they tend to drink more and pee more. You could try adding a litter tray with sand in. Robos tend to pee anywhere but ours used a small litter tray when I put it inside a large-ish dark house. Then you just have to empty it once or twice a week. Although they still pee in their wheels.

Good idea to test for diabetes. I think the pee usually smells different if they have diabetes. A sweetish smell - but maybe not always.

05-20-2021, 06:17 AM
Pebbles82 Hamster Antics Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 23,533	Re: Stronger urine smell I think when they’re older their pee is stronger smelling personally. Also there is more of it to smell. Their kidneys don’t function as well when they get older and they tend to drink more and pee more. You could try adding a litter tray with sand in. Robos tend to pee anywhere but ours used a small litter tray when I put it inside a large-ish dark house. Then you just have to empty it once or twice a week. Although they still pee in their wheels. Good idea to test for diabetes. I think the pee usually smells different if they have diabetes. A sweetish smell - but maybe not always.