Urolithiasis in Cats

Urolithiasis (stones in the urinary tract) in Cats

By: Dr. Debra Primovic

Section: Information In-depth

Other medical problems can cause symptoms similar to those encountered in cats with urolithiasis. Your veterinarian will exclude these conditions as necessary before establishing a diagnosis of urolithiasis.

  • Clotting disorder (diagnosed with platelet count and tests of blood coagulation)

  • Congenital defects (those present at birth) such as ectopic ureters

  • Bacterial cystitis (lower urinary tract infection)

  • Drug-induced cystitis such as that caused by cyclophosphamide, which is a drug used to treat some types of cancer and immune diseases

  • Hydronephrosis, which is distension of the urinary space within the kidney due to obstruction

  • Cancer of the urinary tract

  • Disorders of the nervous system that interfere with urination

  • Rare parasites of the urinary tract (kidney and bladder worm)

  • Diseases of the prostate gland

  • Vaginal disease

     
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