Urinary Crystals in Cats and What Every Cat Owner Needs to Know

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Why Do Some Cats Get Calcium Oxalate Crystals Instead?

Certain breeds of cats seem to have a genetic predisposition to developing calcium oxalate crystals if they’re fed a diet low in magnesium.  This problem is often seen in Himalayans.  It’s ironic that if you feed these cats a diet to prevent struvite stones, you’ll encourage the formation of calcium oxalate crystals instead. 

This is why it’s so important to have a urinalysis done to find out what kind of crystals are present.  You don’t want to feed your cat a diet that will encourage his body to form feline urinary crystals.

Can Urinary Crystals In Cats Be Prevented?

Cat owners can do several things to prevent their felines from developing cat urinary problems.  The first is to feed your cat a high-quality canned food.  People don’t realize that cats are meant to get most of their water from their food, which is why cats don’t seem to drink much water. 

Canned food has a moisture level that’s much closer to what your cat would eat in the wild.  You can also add a little water to the canned food to increase the moisture even more.   Be sure your cat always has plenty of fresh, clean water available, too.

You may want to give your cat one of the many natural remedies for pets that are available now.  These remedies support bladder health, along with lowering the risk of him developing a feline bladder infection.  You’ll want to be sure to buy one that’s especially formulated for pets, and that’s safe enough to give your cat every day.

Make no mistake about it, if your cat has already had a feline urinary tract infection, you can’t afford to be

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