Learn about cat bladder infections and UTIs in cats, including symptoms, causes, and treatments.
Dr. Sandra Mitchell shares facts about cat urinary tract infections, such as cat UTI symptoms and treatment, including whether home remedies are effective.
Does your cat have a UTI? Learn more about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of urinary tract infection in cats.
What Is a Feline Urinary Tract Infection? A feline urinary tract infection occurs when bacteria (or occasionally other pathogens) colonize your cats urethra, bladder, or both. Unlike humans, cats dont get UTIs as frequently, which is why many vets take them seriously when they do occur.
Evidence base: This review draws on an extensive literature base in veterinary and human medicine, including the recently updated guidelines of the International Society for Companion Animal Infectious Diseases for the diagnosis and management of bacterial urinary tract infections in dogs and cats.
Understanding how to treat urinary tract infections in cats starts with recognizing the causes and symptoms. UTIs in cats are typically caused by bacteria entering the urinary tract, but other factors such as stress, dehydration, or bladder stones can also contribute.
