What Disease Causes Urine to Smell Like Rodent Urine?

Question

Is urine that smells like rodent urine in children a serious condition?

Answer

Urine that smells like rodent urine may be a symptom of phenylketonuria, but if the child is otherwise normal, there may be no need to worry too much. It is recommended to undergo routine urine tests and blood tests to determine the cause.