I have a friend, saying her cat has kidney stones.. she has them too, but can an animal get them?
2006-11-13 16:34:19 · 11 answers · asked by Become a better person 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
Cats also get something similar to kidney stones. It's a type of blockage of the urinary tract. It happens more to male than female cats and can be EXTREMELY dangerous.
If you notice your cat straining to pee and little or nothing is coming out, you have a serious and possibly fatal problem. The only solution in this case is to get the cat to a vet IMMEDIATELY. Waiting a day or two or even 'til morning will prove fatal. Almost all areas have a 24 hour "emergency" vet. Check the phone book.
The condition can be prevented by feeding high quality dry foods that have a low "ash" content. We feed ours NutroMax but Science Diet, Eukanuba, Iams and others make good foods also.
2006-11-13 17:45:15 · answer #1 · answered by marianddoc 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-21 04:46:38 · answer #2 · answered by Horace 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kidney stones are not contagious. They both might want to switch to bottled or filtered water. I had also heard that distilled water is good to drink to help overcome cancer, arthritis and other ailments (not sure that I believe that). A balanced pH is important to keep minerals soluble, so they don't form into stones. There is a special cat food/kibble that the vet can recommend for the cat. Maybe the vet can give some tips to the owner, since vets get more education than doctors.
2006-11-13 17:20:28 · answer #3 · answered by J Z 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, absolutely. But bladder stones are more common in cats than kidney stones.
2006-11-13 16:36:59 · answer #4 · answered by EQ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, cats can get kidney stones. Recurrence can be prevented with a special diet.
2006-11-13 17:27:27 · answer #5 · answered by Jenn C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Heal Kidney Disease Forever :
http://www.NaturallyGo.com/Official
2015-04-30 21:07:42 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most definitely!
These articles provide detailed kidney and bladder stone info as well as pet care advice:
http://www.petplace.com/articles/artPrinterFriendly.asp?all=1&conID=23518
http://www.2ndchance.info/calculi.htm
http://www.sniksnak.com/cathealth/uroliths.html
I've been blessed that none of my cats ever had them ... but I get them frequently and they hurt like there's no tomorrow. Please pass along my best wishes - and understanding - to your friend and her cats.
2006-11-13 17:21:02 · answer #7 · answered by mutt_buffer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of couse animals can get them. My neighbour's dog had them. Poor little thing.
2006-11-13 16:36:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-11-15 08:10:49 · answer #9 · answered by chorro 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they can and if they do, it is very painful and should be seen by a vet.
2006-11-13 17:56:41 · answer #10 · answered by MANDYLBH 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋