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Why do my stools smell like cat litter? no, i don't have a cat.

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Stool odor: This is dependent upon what you are eating and what the bacterial flora of your colon is like. Outside of extremely foul smelling stools which can be a sign of some types of infection, it is very difficult if not impossible to pinpoint the etiology of your feces odor.

Answered 1/19/2021

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