kirst_goldens Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I was bathing a schnauzer who is a regular of mine for grooming.. she STUNK of a dirty rabbit hutch.. ammonia i thought how odd but she is old and probable just urine.. Now i was watching house... not a great diagnostic tool hahah but they said ammonia smell is linked to kidney failure and i googled and its right.... should i be worried enough to call the owner or am i being sily???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Could be any kind of incontinence too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirst_goldens Posted February 28, 2011 Author Share Posted February 28, 2011 yeh thats what i thought.. ahh... i mgiht call her vet and see what they think before i call thema nd freak her out... she is very overweight and about 10 or 11 i think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrm88 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Absoloutely it can be related. When we have dogs in with kidney failure all you can smell is ammonia I would get in touch with the owners and let them know about the smell and suggest a vet check. Dont freak them out and say it is kidney failure, just say it could indicate a health issue (but make sure they do take the dog to a vet!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karly101 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 With my friends dog what she noted is all the time his breath in particular smelt of ammonia... he was diagnosed with kidney failure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirst_goldens Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 thanks guys! ill get on to her tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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