Urolithiasis in cats

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✔ MRCVS
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BVM&S
FHEA
Updated October 16, 2025
7 min read

Overview

Symptoms

Risk

Diagnosis

Vet treatment

Home treatment

Prevention

When to worry

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Urolithiasis in cats

By
✔ MRCVS
BSc
BVM&S
FHEA
Updated October 16, 2025
7 min read

Cats with urolithiasis have stones in their urinary tract. This could mean the bladder, urethra, kidneys or ureters. 25% of cats with lower urinary tract disease have bladder stones. Untreated urolithiasis can result in urinary blockages and even death.

Urolithiasis in cats causes bladder irritation, infection and urinary tract blockages (blocked bladder). Uroliths include everything from tiny particles, like sand, to large single stones. And often both together. There are multiple treatment options, depending on the type of stone and location, but the condition often recurs. Always call a vet if your cat shows signs of difficulty or discomfort peeing or has blood in their urine.

What is urolithiasis in cats? >What is urolithiasis in cats? [Overview

Symptoms of urolithiasis in cats >Symptoms of urolithiasis in cats [Symptoms

Cats at a higher risk of urolithiasis >Cats at a higher risk of urolithiasis [Risk

How do vets diagnose urolithiasis in cats? >How do vets diagnose urolithiasis in cats? [Diagnosis

What’s the treatment for urolithiasis in cats? >What’s the treatment for urolithiasis in cats? [Vet treatment

How to care for a cat with urolithiasis at home >How to care for a cat with urolithiasis at home [Home treatment

How to prevent your cat getting urolithiasis >How to prevent your cat getting urolithiasis [Prevention

When to worry >When to worry [When to worry

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