Has this ever happened to you?\u00a0 You find your cat in his litter box, straining to urinate, crying out in pain.\u00a0 He can’t seem to pass any urine.\u00a0 You take him to the vet, who tells you that your cat’s urinary problem is due to cat bladder stones.<\/p>\n
Bladder Stones In Cats<\/strong><\/p>\n A bladder stone, or urolith, is made up from minerals present in your cat’s urine.\u00a0 These minerals sometimes form crystals that stick together to form a stone in your cat’s bladder.\u00a0 These stones can be as small as grains of sand, or they can grow to the size of a piece of pea gravel.\u00a0 <\/p>\n Your feline friend may have only one stone, or he could have several dozen.\u00a0 <\/p>\n Why do the minerals form crystals?\u00a0 There are several theories.\u00a0 Your cat’s urine may be high in minerals due to his diet, or it may be because he has an infection in his bladder. <\/p>\n Bladder stones usually take several months to form, but they can grow in just a couple of weeks.<\/p>\n Symptoms Of Cat Urinary Problems<\/strong><\/p>\n If your cat suddenly starts urinating in places other than his litter box, this can indicate that he’s having a urinary problem.\u00a0 You may notice him licking his bottom more than usual, too.\u00a0 <\/p>\n Blood in the urine is another symptom to watch for.\u00a0 It can sometimes be hard to see this in cats as they usually go in the litter box.\u00a0 But if he’s urinating outside his box, you may see it.<\/p>\n If your cat is straining to urinate, or can’t pass any urine, this indicates a blockage.\u00a0 A urinary blockage is a veterinary emergency, and you need to get your cat to the vet as soon as possible.<\/p>\n Treatment For Cat Bladder Stones<\/strong><\/p>\n Your vet will probably take some x-rays or do an ultrasound to verify the presence of bladder stones.\u00a0 Once they are diagnosed, you vet will probably outline two treatment options.<\/p>\n The first is surgery to remove the stones.\u00a0 This is the fastest solution to the problem.\u00a0 <\/p>\n The second is to try to dissolve the stones with a special diet.\u00a0 This is a good option for many cats.\u00a0 However, it may not work well for all felines.\u00a0 The major reason is that it’s a slower treatment.\u00a0 It can take several weeks or months for the stones to dissolve.\u00a0 During this time your cat will still be passing bloody urine, and may still be straining to urinate.<\/p>\n Diet therapy doesn’t work with all stones.\u00a0 It’s helpful if the cat passes a stone so that you vet can analyze it to see what it’s made of.\u00a0 Some types of stones can’t be dissolved.<\/p>\n Some cats won’t eat the special diet food.\u00a0 Unfortunately, it doesn’t work unless it’s the only thing your cat is eating.<\/p>\n Are Herbal Pet Remedies The Answer To Cat Bladder Stones?<\/strong><\/p>\n Many cat owners are turning to herbal pet remedies to help solve cat urinary problems.\u00a0 These herbal and homeopathic remedies have been used by people across the world for centuries.\u00a0 These remedies work to solve the underlying problem, instead of just treating the symptoms.\u00a0 <\/p>\n It’s very important to buy these herbal pet remedies only from reputable companies that specialize in producing them.\u00a0 Do your homework and be sure that the company stands behind its products.\u00a0 You want to be sure that you find remedies especially formulated for pets.<\/p>\n These natural remedies are inexpensive and readily available.\u00a0 They have stood the test of time, and there are no side effects to worry about.\u00a0 <\/p>\n Now that you have this information, you can take action to prevent cat urinary problems.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Has this ever happened to you?\u00a0 You find your cat in his litter box, straining to urinate, crying out in pain.\u00a0 He can’t seem to pass any urine.\u00a0 You take him to the vet, who tells you that your cat’s urinary problem is due to cat bladder stones. 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