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urine smell on dwarf Lop

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Question
I own a 4 year old dwarf female. She has always had intermittently some problems with a loose stool; I've had it tested and nothing is wrong.
Lately, however, she has expanded the places where she urinates (she does not live in a cage). I've had to add litter boxes everywhere but she still urinates on the floor occasionaly. And now there is a smell of urine about her. I've washed her but the smell returns. Her butt is often wet.
What is wrong?  

Answer
With her loose stool, you need to decrease the amount of sweets and greens such as fruits and veggies. Increase her hay and add oats to her feed. this will prevent the loose stools.
She may have a urinary TRact infection. This can cause the urine smell on her. you should take her to the vet and have her test her for the UTI. She can perscribe antibiiotics and hopefully clear up your problem.
samantha