{"id":92,"date":"2023-08-10T10:15:46","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T14:15:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.southseminoleanimalhospital.com\/blog\/?p=92"},"modified":"2023-08-10T10:15:47","modified_gmt":"2023-08-10T14:15:47","slug":"warning-signs-of-utis-in-cats-and-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.southseminoleanimalhospital.com\/blog\/warning-signs-of-utis-in-cats-and-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Warning Signs of UTIs in Cats and Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Going to the bathroom without incident is something many cat owners take for granted. Their cats simply enter their boxes, conduct important business, and hop out afterwards. While their cats may have strong opinions about the litter quality and scooping schedule, their bathroom habits are relatively uneventful. Unfortunately, not all cats experience such relief and satisfaction. Urinary issues in cats are fairly common, and the warning signs of UTIs in cats are worth recognizing and treating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Cat Anatomy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Urinary issues in cats affect the urinary tract, which includes the kidneys, bladder, urethra, and ureters. Infection<\/a> of any of these parts of the urinary tract is common, but issues can also stem from obstruction or injury to the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Responsible for filtering the body\u2019s waste, the kidneys move toxins from the blood and waste through small tubes called ureters. Arriving in the bladder, the kidney\u2019s waste and urine stay until it is excreted out through the urethra. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Urinary issues in cats are sometimes separated by their location in the body. Lower UITs affect the bladder and urethra; Upper UITs concern the ureters and kidneys. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adjusting the Scope<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Warning signs of UITs in cats include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n