Adult cats are frequently taken to the doctor for a urinary obstruction or infection, however this can occur at any age. A cat may occasionally merely have a UTI, but other times it could be a blockage like a bladder stone.
Both cats and dogs are capable of developing nephroliths or uroliths, which are groupings of crystals or stones that we commonly refer to as kidney stones.
Cat owners might not be aware that their cat could have kidney stones or a blockage known as a “urethral plug” restricting the cat’s urethra, even though we frequently hear about UTIs.
Given that cats are unable to evacuate urine at all, such a blockage made of minerals and tissue could be lethal to them if left uncontrolled. In addition,
Owner of Pumpkin Patch Pet Rescue in Los Angeles and special needs animal rescuer Lamprey revealed that Scooter, a longtime resident cat, had a urethral clog. There didn’t seem to be a nutritional factor because the cat had been fed high-quality wet food and filtered water since he was a kitten, but it could be genetic.
He nevertheless had ongoing issues even after switching to prescription meals and tranquillizers.
