Straining: Animal can
develop urinary blockage and infections similar to people.
Not exact matches
Male cats have longer, narrower urethras than females and are therefore more likely to
develop urinary tract
blockages.
In practice, I have seen many cats
develop urinary tract infections and
blockages if they eat fish — even canned tuna.
Causes of obstructions or
blockages include
urinary stones (calculi), tumors and a tissue mass that
developed in response to an infection
Cats that eat only dry food need to be provided with lots of fresh water, especially if they are prone to
developing urinary tract
blockages.