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Why does my urine smell like a barn/farm animal urine?

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Lately when I urinate, it smells very strongly, but not of ammonia or of any of the other common complaints; more like animal urine (a very strong urine smell).  I drink a lot of water, urinate regularly, and have no other symptoms.  What could this be, should I be worried?
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How is your hydration?  My understanding is being dehydrated will cause there to be excess waste in your urine which creates the ammonia smell and that can happen when we are dehydrated.  Bladder stones and UTI's are other reasons.  No other symptoms leads me to believe it is likely an issue with proper hydration and I'd try to increase it even if you feel you are currently drinking enough.  Is the color clear?
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