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A litter box usually develops a sharp ammonia smell when urine or damp litter remains long enough for bacterial breakdown. Start by removing clumps and saturated litter, washing and drying the tray, checking the floor and seams for hidden residue, and improving ventilation. If fresh urine suddenly smells different and your cat is straining, drinking more, or producing unusual clumps, contact your veterinarian. Most cases come down to delayed waste removal, saturated litter, trapped moisture, scratched plastic, too few boxes, or urine hidden outside the tray. Work through those causes in order instead of masking the smell with fragrance. ● Try first Scoop every day instead of every few days. When delayed waste removal is the cause, this often clears...