Cat health conditions

Urinary tract stones (uroliths) are clusters of minerals excreted in urine. They may be localized to any region of the tract, including the bladder and kidneys.

Kidney cancer is rare in cats and describes the development of tumors in the renal system which can include a large number of different tumor types.

When cats develop kidney stones — small crystals or stones made up of calcium oxalate — it becomes a condition called nephrolithiasis. Those stones then move through your cat’s urinary tract, which can cause some painful issues. It’s important to note that kidney stones and bladder stones are not the same thing. The two types of stones have different chemical makeups, and bladder stones are more often diagnosed and treated than kidney stones.