🚨 Male Cats & Urinary Blockages – What Every Cat Owner Should Know! 🚨

One of the most common emergencies we see in male cats is urinary blockage. This condition can become life-threatening in as little as 24 hours, and it requires immediate veterinary attention.

❗ What is a blockage?
A urinary blockage happens when your cat’s urethra becomes obstructed—often by crystals, mucus, or inflammation—preventing them from urinating. This is extremely painful and dangerous.

🔍 Warning Signs to Watch For:

• Straining to urinate

• Frequent trips to the litter box with little or no output

• Crying or vocalizing in pain

• Lethargy or hiding

• Vomiting or lack of appetite

• Licking around the genital area more than usual

💡 Tips for Prevention:

• Hydration is key! Encourage water intake by using pet fountains or adding water to meals.

• Wet food is your friend. Wet or canned food helps increase fluid intake, which can help keep the urinary tract healthy.

• Limit dry food to no more than 25–30% of their overall diet unless prescribed for a medical reason.

• Feed a urinary-healthy formula—many trusted brands offer veterinary diets that help prevent crystal formation.

• Keep stress low with routine, enrichment, and a clean litter box.

⏰ Time matters. If your male cat is showing any of these signs, don’t wait—a urinary blockage is a true emergency.

We’re here to help with diagnostics, treatment, and long-term urinary care.