If the cat only has mild urinary stones, drugs that acidify urine can be used, such as drugs containing ammonium chloride, but they need to be used under the guidance of a pet physician. If the cat has dripping urine, anuria, etc., it needs to be catheterized in time to flush the bladder and urethra, and anti-infective treatment is also required. Finally, after recovery from treatment, the cat’s daily water intake needs to be increased, and it is best to feed the cat urinary tract prescription food.

What are the symptoms of urinary stones in cats?

The main symptoms of urinary stones in cats include frequent urination, painful urination, dripping urine, dirty urine, hematuria, etc. Some cats will also lick the urethral opening frequently. Urinary stones in cats need to be confirmed by X-ray and B-ultrasound to determine whether they have stones. After diagnosis, they are mainly removed through surgical treatment. At the same time, postoperative care is also very important, because the wound is close to the penis and is easily contaminated by urine, so you need to be careful about postoperative wound infection.

Why do cats get urinary stones?

The main component of cat urinary stones is magnesium ammonium phosphate. In most cases, it is considered to be caused by feeding cats high magnesium ion content for a long time. In addition, if the cat drinks very little water every day, the secretions in the urethra cannot be discharged in time, which will also increase the possibility of urinary system stones. It is recommended to adopt scientific feeding methods and increase the amount of water the cat drinks. Cats that have suffered from stone disease are recommended to be fed urinary system prescription food.

Will cats die from urinary stones?

Cats with urinary stones may die within two or three days if not treated. So when a cat develops urinary symptoms such as depression, anuria, hematuria, etc.If you feel sick, send yourself to the doctor immediately for examination and treatment. Urinary stones in cats can cause mechanical damage to the bladder and urethral mucosa, leading to cystitis and urethritis. If the urinary stones are too large, they may also cause urethral obstruction. Urine cannot be excreted from the body and remains in the bladder or may retrograde into the kidneys, causing renal edema. , inflammation, and even kidney function damage.