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 ...

Many house cats struggle with a variety of conditions that affect their bladder and/or urethra, broadly known as urinary tract health. This can present as difficulty and pain when urinating, increased ...

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 ...

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"Cleanliness is one key to avoiding cat urinary tract problems," says veterinarian Melissa Brookshire. "Urinary tract obstructions, evidenced by straining without producing any urine, are emergency ...

Mineral balance is a key factor in maintaining the urinary health of cats—excessive amounts of certain minerals could result in serious problems like stones and blockages. A healthy cat food for ...

Cats can develop urinary tract infections (UTIs) if bacteria enters their urinary tract. Your cat may have a UTI if they pee a lot, have bloody urine, or groom their genital area constantly. Untreated ...

Long-term stress can have detrimental effects on health and quality of life because stress affects almost every part of the body. Short periods of a stress response, on the other hand, can be ...

My 100 percent indoor cat (almost 6) has not urinated in his litter box in almost three days. What could be the problem? D.S. The District DF: Your poor, presumably neutered, cat most likely has a ...