Why do cats get urinary tract infections?

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There are many causes of urinary tract infection in cats, including frequently holding urine and a dirty litter box. If a cat often holds its urine, the urine builds up in the bladder and urethra, bacteria multiply, and a urinary infection easily develops. Also, if the owner does not clean the litter box for a long time, germs breed in it and the cat easily picks them up when using it, causing infection.

In addition, litter with too much dust can also lead to urinary tract infection. Therefore, owners should clean the litter box regularly and use a better-quality litter to reduce the chance of infection.

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