Q: I plan to adopt a couple of kittens/young cats in a few months. I want them on a diet that is least likely to cause urinary crystal formation because my current cats are suffering. What can I do to ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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CKD in cats is often linked to aging, but a veterinarian explains how genetics, prior illness, urinary tract issues, and even geographic location may also increase risk. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) ...

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 ...