Is There A Difference Between A Cat Urinary Tract Infection And A Feline Bladder Infection?
These terms are used interchangably, which leads to some confusion among people owned by cats. Technically, a cat bladder infection affects only your feline’s bladder. A feline urinary tract infection (also known as a UTI) can affect any part of your kitty’s urinary tract, which includes his kidneys, his bladder, his urethra (the tube that carries urine out of his body), or his ureters (the tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder). Can I Catch A Bladder Infection From My Cat? No. A feline urinary tract can’t be passed from a cat to a person, or from a cat to another kitty. What’s A Urinalysis? Your vet will examine a urine sample from your kitty to see if it’s cloudy or has blood in it. If it’s cloudy, it’s because white blood cells are present, which is a sign of an infection. If the urine is bloody, there is some kind of irritation in the bladder. Crystals may also be present, which indicates cat bladder stones. Your vet will also check to see if protein is present in
