Bladder stones, also known as “urocystoliths,” are stony collections of minerals, crystals, and organic material that collect in the bladder. People can get them, but so can your cat. The two most ...

Problems that affect a cat's lower urinary system often prevent the bladder from emptying correctly or may even cause fatal blockage of the urethra, the tube connecting the bladder to the outside of ...

Cat owners tend to be very familiar with their pets' bathroom habits, thanks to litterbox duty. Cleaning the box isn't anyone's favorite chore, but it can be an excellent way to keep an eye on your ...

The first thing that most cat families recognize when their cat has a urinary tract infection is straining in the litter box, urinating outside the box, or not being able to urinate at all. Some will ...

Oreo appeared at our kitchen window about two years ago and insisted we adopt him. Unfortunately, he'd been swung by his tail. As a result, his tail was broken and had to be amputated. This led to ...

I adopted two purebred Ragdoll cats from the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals when they were a year old. I've had them for five years with no problems - until now. A few months ago, my ...

If you have a cat, especially if you have a male cat, you may have heard of feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD). It is not uncommon. In fact, I read one study that suggested 8 in 100 cats will ...

Cats can develop urinary tract infections (UTIs) if bacteria enters their urinary tract. Your cat may have a UTI if they pee a lot, have bloody urine, or groom their genital area constantly. Untreated ...

Domestication of cats started over 10,000 years ago. Our cat companions evolved from desert dwelling cats that were adapted to desert conditions with low water availability. They have maintained this ...