Bladder stones, medically referred to as uroliths or bladder calculi, are accumulations of minerals and other substances in the urinary bladder. Uroliths can occur in any part of a cat’s urinary tract, from the kidneys to the urethra, although the urinary bladder is the most common site of stone formation.Bladder stones can predispose affected cats to recurrent and painful urinary tract infections. They also can cause urethral obstruction, which is a medical emergency and a
Bladder stones, medically referred to as uroliths or bladder calculi, are accumulations of minerals and other substances in the urinary bladder. Uroliths can occur in any part of a cat’s urinary tract, from the kidneys to the ureters to the urinary bladder and ultimately to the urethra, although the urinary bladder is the most common site of urolith formation. They can predispose affected animals to recurrent and painful urinary tract infections. Stones become especially problematic