When your cat has frequent trips to the litter box, urinates but not much or even no urine, or urinates in places other than the litter box, this may indicate a problem with your cat’s urinary tract and requires prompt consultation with the vet. So what exactly is the problem that causes abnormal urination in cats? Abnormal urination in cats is mainly caused by urinary tract infections. There are many causes of urinary tract infections, bacteria, urinary stones and other stimuli to the urinary system of cats, especially when there is already a wound in the urinary tract, resulting in inflammation and blockage, thus making the cat feel painful and reluctant to urinate. Analysis of the causes I. What kind of cats are more likely to get urinary tract infections?1. Since the urethra of male cats is narrower and longer than that of female cats, the probability of suffering from urinary tract infections is relatively higher. There is a theory that male cats that are de-sexed too early are more prone to urinary tract infections because their urethra has not yet developed. 2. Cats that do not like to drink water will cause waste and toxins to accumulate in the urinary system, which will easily cause urinary stones and urinary tract infections. 3. Cats that have an unhealthy daily diet, if they consume food with high nutrients, such as high protein, high calcium If the cat consumes a diet high in nutrients, such as high protein, calcium, salt, fat and sugar, the chances of urinary stones are greatly increased. This is mainly because high nutrients are digested and absorbed, and their metabolites will cause an increase in salts in the urine, which will cause stones if they are not excreted in time. 4. Cats with poor living conditions. If the cat’s living environment is full of bacteria and the feces and urine are not cleaned for a long time, it is easy for the cat to suffer from urinary tract infection. 5. Cats that have just undergone major surgery or have a weak resistance. Cats that have just undergone major surgery, especially urinary surgery, are still healing and have a weak resistance, so if they are not treated with effective antibiotics, it is easy to cause various infections. 6. Cats that are too obese. Although there is no research to prove the inevitable link between obesity and urinary tract infections. But the number of cases of urinary tract infections in obese cats has remained high. The most immediate danger of urinary tract infections (especially those caused by urinary stones) is to block the urethra, making it impossible for cats to urinate normally, leading to uremia and kidney failure, and eventually causing death. How to prevent urinary tract infections in cats? 1. Prepare enough clean drinking water for cats, drinking more water can help cats reduce the risk of urinary tract infections. 2. For cats that have just undergone surgery, feed antibiotics according to medical advice to prevent infection. 5. Ensure daily exercise for cats to improve their own immunity and prevent obesity. Note that pet owners should pay attention to a light diet for cats, do not feed cats food that is hot and easily inflammable, pay attention to the clean and hygienic drinking water prepared for cats, and change fresh drinking water for cats regularly.
