Urolithiasis in cats

Urolithiasis, urolithiasis, urological syndrome are all different names for the same disease, which affects both people and domestic animals. Wherein neutered animals most often suffer from urolithiasis. But even an uncastrated cat may also have stones and sand in the bladder.

Urolithiasis in cats is much less common than in cats. All because of the diameter of the lumen of the urethra. In cats, it is three times less than in cats. That is why urolithiasis is manifested in cats so often.

there is two types of stones that form in the bladder of an animal: oxalates (oxalic acid salts) and sturite(phosphates). Other types of stones in cats are very rare. The appearance of these or other types of stones is facilitated by various factors. Most often this is an improper diet. So, here you can include various cheap feeds, raw meat and fish. But you can not also write off the hereditary predisposition, the disturbed metabolism, too little water, sedentary lifestyle, obesity. All these factors together lead to the formation of stones in the bladder of the animal.

Urolithiasis: symptoms

Sand and stones can form for a long time. Wherein the animal does not feel any discomfort, it does not hurt anything. Pain when urinating appears then, then the stones clog the lumen of the urethra. At this time, the owners of the animal can notice such characteristic signs of urolithiasis:

• the animal can not go to the toilet for a long time, urine pours a thin stream, it can contain blood and also small oxalates;


• on difficulty urinating indicates the position in which the animal sits: the cat can slightly arch its back, the muscles of the body are tense, the head is slightly lowered. An animal can also meow.


• the animal often lickes the opening of the urethra to relieve urination;


• the animal very often goes to the toilet;


• the animal urinates in various places.

In the most severe cases, the stone can completely cover the urethra. In this case, the animal can not go at allin the toilet. Also, the cat becomes fearful, jams into a corner, refuses to eat. In addition, the animal has a fever, his stomach swells.

Urolithiasis: treatment

It is very important at this time to help your animal. You can put a heating pad on the stomach and crotch of the cat. But it's not recommended to massage the stomach, so as not to damage the bladder. Besides, as soon as possible contact the vet, otherwise the animal will have an intoxication of the body, and the bladder can also burst. Without prompt treatment to the doctor in 2-3 days the animal will die.

The veterinarian will examine the animal, put the catheter, give the necessary medicines to relieve the pain. Also your cat will make an ultrasound to find out what size stones are. In the worst case, the animal will need surgery.

The worst thing is that get rid of urolithiasis is impossible. Of course, you can treat your pet with various diuretic teas, medications (antibiotics). All medications will be prescribed by a veterinarian, so do not treat the cat yourself!

But here on special diet your animal will have to sit now always. From the diet of the animal, it will be necessary to exclude any cheap feed. Suitable only expensive good food and canned food from jars. It will also be necessary to completely exclude from the ration of the animal salty or sweet foods, raw meat (chicken, turkey, beef, pork), fish. Fresh water should be at the cat constantly, only not from under the tap, but boiled. Also, try to alternate different types of feed to avoid prolonged use of monotonous products.

Also do not forget that now your furry favorite will have to every six months to check the urine for the formation of stones. If once the stones were removed, it is notmeans that they can not be formed again. Therefore, be cautious about this disease, because it affects about 13.5% of all cats, which is the highest rate among all diseases.