Can bladder stones kill cats?
Even more tragic, in many cases of bladder stone surgery cats could have been spared the misery and risk if their owners had been aware and proactive, preventing problems instead of reacting to them after they begin. The most common causes of bladder problems in cats are crystal formation in the urine and bacterial infections, with either one serving as a trigger for the other. The trouble is that the symptoms for these problems are subtle and often missed until they are far along. If they have gone too far, and the urethra of a cat is blocked, the vet may have no choice but to use bladder stone surgery. Cats whose urethra is blocked can die in a matter of hours. Yet by attending to three things an owner can enormously reduce the chances of a cat ever having serious bladder problems. A modified diet, a constant intake of water, and a regimen of supplements can prevent the conditions that lead to crystal formation and bacterial infection. Can bladder stones kill cats? Yes — but only if
