"It's Urgent And Possibly Life Threatening": 15 Concerning Smells That You Should Never Ignore
February 26, 2026
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“Cat piss. I toured a house that was for rent, but it smelled like cat pee so I turned it down. I was weirdly sick for ten days afterward. I finally mentioned it to a doctor, who brought in their security guy (off-duty police officer.) It turns out that…
Pee with an odor isn’t always a cause for concern. In many cases, it’s can be due to something in your diet. Asparagus is a common cause, for example.
“Asparagus contains an acid that causes a strong sulfur-like smell in your pee,” said Dr. Emily Von Bargen, a…
