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 ...

Dear Dr. Fox: Our 8-year-old neutered male cat, Tiger, was prescribed a seven-day course of Clavamox for a urinary tract infection, as he was urinating blood outside his litter box. Less than two ...

Bladder cancer in cats is rare but a serious condition. Here’s what every cat owner should know. Bladder cancer is quite rare in cats. The most common type of bladder cancer, transitional cell ...

Bladder stones, also known as “urocystoliths,” are stony collections of minerals, crystals, and organic material that collect in the bladder. People can get them, but so can your cat. The two most ...

Oreo appeared at our kitchen window about two years ago and insisted we adopt him. Unfortunately, he'd been swung by his tail. As a result, his tail was broken and had to be amputated. This led to ...

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 ...

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 ...

Are recurring bouts of cystitis in cats linked to stress? Yes, according to a study of 33 cats by a behavioral medicine team at the CHUV, the animal hospital of Université de Montréal's Faculty of ...