Hamster is drinking lots more and wee is really strong smelling

[hudyerwheesht]

Just in the last couple of weeks, otherwise she seems fine, active, good appetite and I can't see/smell any evidence of wet tail.

Anyone have any ideas?

Which species of hamster is she e.g. Syrian, Russian Dwarf, Robo?

Russian dwarfs can get diabetes.Lot less likely in Syrians.
We had a Syrian that drained the water bottle a couple of times a day and took a urine sample to the vet. It was fine, just a weird hamster.
Worth getting it checked out sooner rather than later though. Take a sample to the vets with you.
Hope he's ok.

Thanks for replying, she's a Syrian so I'm glad to hear it's unlikely to be anything serious.

I'm not sure I'd go so far as to say it was nothing serious.

As she's a Syrian, my bet would be a kidney disorder, but she needs to see a vet - ideally an exotic specialist, as "small animal" vets only specialise in dogs, cats and rabbits.