Search Results
199 results for “Cat cystitis”
How to Solve Inappropriate Urination in Cats
A cat urinating outside the box catches owners off guard, and the cause is puzzling. This article explains what to do about inappropriate urination in cats.
What Disease Causes Blood in Cat Urine?
Blood in cat urine usually means urinary stones or infection, with straining to pass small amounts. This guide covers the causes — low water, intact status, stress — and the tests and meds to use.
Is a Cat’s Yellow Urine with a Red Tint Serious?
Normal cat urine is clear and pale yellow. When it darkens and takes on a red tint, the cat may have a urinary tract infection, urolithiasis, or another lower-urinary problem that needs prompt veterinary attention.
Why Is a Cat’s Urine Yellow (and What to Do)
Healthy cat urine is pale yellow; dark yellow can mean low water intake, 'heat,' or urinary disease. This guide covers the causes and the steps to hydrate, cool, and treat.
How to Prevent Urinary Blockage in Cats
Urinary blockage in cats comes from narrow or inflamed tracts, stones, or infections, and can damage kidneys. Prevent it with plenty of water, exercise, and prompt vet care at the first sign of reduced urination.
What to Do When a Cat Strains but Cannot Urinate
A cat that squats for a long time without producing urine is often a male with a blockage from infection or stones. This guide lists the common signs of feline urinary disease and the steps owners should take to get a diagnosis and relief.
Why Does My Cat Keep Going to the Litter Box Without Urinating or Defecating?
A cat that frequently visits the litter box—especially a male—may have a urinary issue such as stones, urethritis, or kidney problems, showing as frequent, painful, or bloody urination. Constipation and anxiety can cause similar behavior. Rule out emergencies like blockage and ease stress with a calm, clean environment and more water.
Why Is My Cat Crying Reddish-Brown Tears?
Reddish-brown tear discharge in cats can be caused by overly salty food, a blocked nasolacrimal duct, or eye inflammation. Determine the specific cause from the actual situation and treat accordingly. If the cat recently ate salty food, it may be 'internal heat' causing more discharge that oxidizes to reddish-brown—adjust to a bland diet and offer more water. If the eyes are also red and swollen, inflammation is likely; see a vet.
How to Calm a Stressed Cat (Feline Stress Response)
Stress can cause digestive issues, mood swings, and behavior changes. To ease it, find the cause, create a stable safe environment, spend more time, and use pheromones or calming scents. Prevention is a stable home and watching mood. If the cat vomits, won't eat, or shows urinary blockage/blood, see a vet promptly.
Cat with urinary blockage can still pass a little urine.
Urinary blockage is dangerous, risking kidney failure; needs catheterization, fluids, anti-inflammation, pain relief. Mostly idiopathic cystitis or stones; stones need dissolving meds/prescription diet and more water; kidney damage needs kidney support.