The first thing that most cat families recognize when their cat has a urinary tract infection is straining in the litter box, urinating outside the box, or not being able to urinate at all. Some will ...

Problems that affect a cat's lower urinary system often prevent the bladder from emptying correctly or may even cause fatal blockage of the urethra, the tube connecting the bladder to the outside of ...

Dogs and cats can suffer from a condition known as urolithiasis. Urolithiasis means ‘urine stones’. Urinary stones can form in the kidneys. This is the first thing we think of because it is the most ...

Q: My male cat has bladder stones. Our vet is recommending a special diet, but it's expensive. Is there a natural way to treat them? A: Some conditions and diseases in pets are best managed through ...

Domestication of cats started over 10,000 years ago. Our cat companions evolved from desert dwelling cats that were adapted to desert conditions with low water availability. They have maintained this ...

The bladder neck is a group of muscles that connect the bladder to the urethra. The muscles tighten to hold urine in the bladder, and relax to release it through the urethra. Urinary problems occur ...

Bladder neck obstruction is a blockage in the bladder neck, which is the narrow part of the bladder that connects to the urethra and allows urine to leave the body. Bladder neck obstruction, or ...

High levels of leukocytes or white blood cells in your urine may indicate a urinary tract infection, kidney stones, pelvic tumor, or another condition. Treatment depends on the cause. High leukocyte ...