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Common Urinary Diseases in Cats and Dogs
Urinary disease in cats and dogs hits the urethra, bladder, and kidneys, causing pain, blockage, or failure. Know the main types, urethral injury and stricture, cystitis, kidney failure, and stones, and the usual antibiotic, diuretic, and surgical care.
Why Does Your Cat Have Trouble Urinating?
Difficulty urinating shows as blood in urine, frequent urination, or blockage, mainly from urinary-system problems; without timely treatment it causes great pain. Here we discuss feline urinary disease.
What to Do If Your Cat Eats a Poisonous Plant
If a cat eats a toxic plant it can fall ill and die, so owners with many plants should beware—keep plants like lilies, which poison cats, out of reach, preferably outdoors. Here we explain what to do.
Cat and Dog Diet: Taboos and Nutritional Supplements
Cats and dogs can eat many human foods but easily get sick from wrong ones. Learn which fruits and vegetables are safe in moderation, which are dangerous, and which supplements help, always weighted against gut health.
My Unneutered Two-Year-Old Male Cat Suddenly Blocked, First Peed Much Blood Then Yellow-Brown Fluid, Now Can’t Urinate
A blocked cat needs a vet to find the cause; complete blockage requires immediate catheterization to avoid kidney failure or ruptured bladder, plus fluids, antibiotics, and hemostatics. If still urinating, follow vet advice with diuretics and water, and return if it recurs.
Cat Vomited All Its Food Today and Has Blood in Its Urine
Blood in urine with vomiting is most likely from urinary blockage. Signs include licking the penis, frequent litter visits, little urine, and a full bladder.
My cat can’t urinate, only drips a little, and I can’t feel the bladder
Trouble urinating may signal urinary disease; male cats are at high risk. More than 24 hours without urine needs emergency vet care to avoid kidney failure.
Can Dogs Eat Raw Eggs? Stop Following the Trend Blindly
Raw eggs are best avoided: shells and yolks can carry Salmonella, Toxoplasma, and roundworms (diarrhea, appetite loss, weight loss; toxoplasma can deform or abort puppies), and raw egg white contains avidin that binds biotin and hurts skin, coat, and nerves. If you must, use sushi-grade eggs and start with a quarter. Also keep chocolate, grapes, onion, alcohol, xylitol, caffeine, salty/sugary food, dairy, and bones off the menu.
Human Foods That Are Absolutely Toxic to Cats
Never feed cats chocolate, onions/garlic, grapes/raisins, or anything with caffeine, xylitol, or alcohol — all can be fatal even in small amounts. Most adult cats are also lactose-intolerant, so skip milk and dairy, and avoid high-salt, high-sugar, and high-fat table scraps that strain the kidneys, pancreas, and metabolism. Always check whether a food is cat-safe before sharing.
Urethral Stenosis and Obstruction in Dogs and Cats
Urethral stenosis and obstruction occur when the urethra narrows or becomes blocked, preventing normal urination. Male dogs and cats are most at risk. A complete blockage is an emergency that can lead to bladder rupture, peritonitis, kidney failure, or uremia if not treated immediately.