Dogs and cats can suffer from a condition known as urolithiasis. Urolithiasis means ‘urine stones’. Urinary stones can form in the kidneys. This is the first thing we think of because it is the most ...

Q My wife and I noticed that our female cat was straining to urinate and dribbling urine as she walked. When we took her to the vet, she had a full bladder, which the staff drained, and then took ...

MISSOULA, Mont. — Bladder stones are a fairly common medical challenge seen in both feline and canine veterinary patients. Bladder stones result from the development and accumulation of minerals ...

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Q: My male cat has bladder stones. Our vet is recommending a special diet, but it's expensive. Is there a natural way to treat them? A: Some conditions and diseases in pets are best managed through ...

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 ...

Cat owners love their cats, but when it comes to cat pee, they don't want to see it, smell it or — you get the idea. Ironically, though, knowing your cat's urinary habits could be what saves its life.

If your cat used Ancestry.com, it would learn that its roots are in the Near and Middle East. Its ancestors are known as the Near Eastern Wildcat, which still roam the deserts there. These wild ...

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 ...

I'm convinced that Katy the cat is the most resilient being I have ever known. She has already undergone four surgeries in under four years. The last operation happened March 4 at Phillips Animal ...