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my shitzu urine odor; UTI shih tzu; urinary crystals shih tzu;

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Question
i have a one year old male shitzu that hasn't been fixed yet. he urinates everywhere and it has a strong ammonia type smell which is strong throughout the house. i have had to put room deodorizers through my home...is it a medical problem that i should have checked out? im so ready to have him living outside because the smell is so horrible

Answer
Oh Yes, I am sure he has a urinary infection or even crystals in the urine.  Please call the VET ASAP... He will need a antibiotic to get rid of the infection.  I am about 99% sure he has a UTI.
Keep me posted:  
Let me know what the vet says.

Marie Peppers LPN MA