Ureteral Obstructions

Not a typical “blocked cat” problem—this type of blockage is from the kidneys to the bladder

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Mila Naumova | iStock Every cat owner knows the value of cleaning the litterbox daily and that an overly dry litterbox may indicate a “blocked cat.” With a blocked ureter, however, your cat may still be able to produce urine as usually only one ureter is blocked.

If you or anyone you know has ever passed a kidney stone, you know how painful it is. If your cat starts passing a kidney stone or develops a stone or other obstruction in the tubes connecting the kidneys to the bladder (ureters), it can be excruciating for them, and although they can’t tell you what’s wrong, it’s obvious that something is not right.

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