Cat Health

Cat crystals can be painful and even deadly for your pet. The crystals form due to an imbalance in the pH of a feline's urine, but changing a cat's diet can greatly improve the chances of getting...

The urine and pet odors are not only embarrassing, but in addition it is sometimes very difficult to eliminate. Instead of spending a fortune on deodorant products which are not always effective,...

Bladder stones are one of the most common urinary problems in cats. Crystals in the urine can eventually form into stones and wreak havoc on your pet. Types of crystals that affect cats include...

If your feline has diabetes, you are probably aware of the care that needs to be taken to ensure your pet's glucose and ketone levels are normal, including monitoring blood glucose levels with a...

Cats that produce more acidic urine (urine with a lower pH) are less likely to form struvite crystals and bladder stones and can show a decrease in the number of urinary tract infections they have...

If your cat is ill you will do most anything you must to ensure he gets well soon. Unfortunately, sometimes this means collecting a urine sample per request of your veterinarian. Urine samples...

If your veterinarian has asked you to collect a urine sample from your cat, this can be a very simple procedure or a very frustrating process--depending upon your cat. The veterinarian has likely...

Cystitis in felines is associated with inflammation of the bladder. It can be caused by various conditions, including urinary stones and bacterial infections. Treatment depends on the underlying...

Urinary tract infections (UTI) occur frequently in cats, caused by aging, stress, the cat's environment and diet. By making some simple dietary changes, you can help treat infections and prevent...

Since most consider their pets as part of the family, we all want our pets to stay as healthy as possible. Part of keeping them healthy is avoiding foods that can cause them harm. Feeding them...

Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is a multi-factorial disease, and struvite crystals are a common cause. Struvite crystals consist of ammonium, magnesium and phosphate, and are formed...

If your cat is sick and not feeling well, she will likely show symptoms. This could be something as obvious as vomiting, or behavior that is a little more obscure like lying in a different place...

Bladder stones in cats, commonly known as uroliths, are clusters of minerals formed into a rock hard substance. The stones primarily affect the bladder wall and the urethra of cats and can be...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) in cats are often not infections at all. Especially in younger cats, a UTI can describe a variety of symptoms that affect the bladder, including cystitis, bladder...

How to Get Cat Urine Smell Out of Carpet. The smell of cat urine is horrible and no one wants a house that smells of cat urine. Many people get rid of their cats for just this reason when there...

Feline cystitis, more commonly known as feline urologic syndrome or feline lower urinary tract disease, is an irritation to the bladder that produces tiny crystals and bloody urine. The causes in...

The Cat Health Guide states that up to 12 percent of cats will suffer from a urinary tract infection, or UTI, at some point in their lives. The area of the body where urine leaves the body is...

The bladder is part of the urinary tract, which also includes the kidneys, urethra and the ureters. In cats, a bladder infection may also be called feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD). This...

When a cat is diagnosed with kidney disease, veterinary treatment often includes medications, intravenous or subcutaneous fluids and a radical change in diet. Cat owners must discuss the disease...

Feline urinary tract disease and infections are caused by inflammation of the bladder (cystitis), inflammation of the urethra (urethritis), bladder stones or urethral obstruction. Often the first...

When you find that your cat has urinated anywhere in your home, it's important to clean up the area immediately to avoid staining and to eliminate lingering odors. Cat urine can usually be picked...

Feline Urologic Syndrome and Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease, are both forms of cystitis that irritate your cat's bladder. The way you're most likely to learn your cat has cystitis is when...

You want the best for your cat’s health and it’s frustrating to be told that there’s nothing you can do to prevent struvite crystals in your cat other than to feed them the prescription cat food. ...

Testing your cat for a urinary tract infection (UTI) is essential when he begins to show symptoms. UTIs are easily treatable with antibiotics, but ignoring the infection can allow it to spread to...

Cats with a low red blood cell count are diagnosed with feline anemia. This condition can act as an indicator for other diseases. Several symptoms will alert you if your cat has anemia.

Uroeze is a veterinary medication that contains ammonium chloride used to raise the urine pH of dogs and cats. Despite its effectiveness at treating bladder stones, Uroeze has the potential to...

Young kittens may urinate on your carpet if they are not familiar with using the litter box. Also, older cats and cat who are ill may sometime urinate outside of their litter box. It's important...

If you notice your cat straining to urinate, crying out when urinating, producing little or no urine or producing bloody urine, he may be suffering from a urinary blockage. This emergency...

Feline UTI (urinary tract infection) is a painful condition that occurs in both male and female cats. Feline UTI results from an infection of the bladder which causes crystals to form in your...

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a serious condition that is not only uncomfortable but also dangerous for a cat. Left untreated, UTIs can develop into life-threatening medical problems such as...

Sterile cystitis is inflammation in the bladder that is characterized by sterile urine, or urine that contains no infectious agents. The most common cause of sterile cystitis is feline idiopathic...

Urinary tract infections in cats are common occurrences, especially in neutered and intact males. Officially called Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD), these infections affect the bladder...

Feline cystitis occurs when a cat's inner urinary wall becomes irritated and inflames the bladder. Feline cystitis is also called feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) and feline urologic...

Cats normally urinate in a squatting position, unless they are marking territory. Male and female cats are capable of spraying, where they back up against a wall, tree or a piece of furniture,...

Cats urinate to excrete excess fluids and liquid waste from their bodies. A standard cat will produce 20 to 44 ml/kg of urine in a 24-hour period. While individual cats may produce more or less...

Crystals in a cat's bladder and urine are not only uncomfortable, they can be dangerous and even life-threatening in male cats. Often, all it takes to prevent crystals from forming or recurring is...

Cats can be troubled by a number of urinary problems, the most common of these are UTI's, urinary tract infections. What may seem like a behavioral problem using the litter box may in fact have a...

Cats are normally very discreet when eliminating, so if your normally fastidious cat begins urinating outside her litter box or demonstrating signs of pain or difficulty when urinating, it may be...

In many cats, a urinary tract infection (UTI) isn't an infection at all. Rather, it's a painful collection of tiny stones or crystals that irritate the walls of the bladder, causing discomfort and...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) in cats are common, and once you are familiar with the signs, they are easy to recognize. Urinary tract infections begin when bacteria -- usually E. coli -- builds...

Cats usually show that they aren't feeling well or are unhappy with something by urinating outside the litter box. This is not simply a matter of kitty "being bad," and should not be...

The professional medical term for bladder infections is cystitis, and the Encarta Dictionary defines that as inflammation of the urinary bladder often caused by infection. Further, cystine bladder...

A urinary tract infection (UTI) can be a very uncomfortable thing for a kitten. The kitten may feel the need to urinate frequently, may find himself in trouble for urinating outside of his litter...

Diabetes mellitus, also known as sugar diabetes, is an ongoing metabolic disorder caused by a lack of or resistance to insulin. Cats suffering from diabetes are unable to metabolize carbohydrates...

When it comes to getting rid of unpleasant household odors, cat urine is a formidable opponent. Once it's soaked into the carpeting or upholstery, the bacteria keeps on growing, creating that...

Bladder stones are hard, rock-like build ups of various minerals and crystals found in a cat's bladder. These stones can vary in size from small, sand like grains to larger stones, several...

Your cat's urinary tract system includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Urine is produced by the kidneys, and it travels to the bladder via the ureter--the bladder is simply a holding...

Both male and female cats squat in order to relieve their bladders. But when they spray, they stand up with their rumps towards a solid object. The tails usually quiver during the spraying act....

Feline renal disease is a condition that affects kidney function in cats. The disease often develops in cats as they age. As kidneys lose nephrons--the units responsible for waste...

A bladder infection in a cat, or any other pet, is similar to bladder infection found in a human, both resulting in intense pain and discomfort. An inflamed bladder in a cat can mean anything from...