When urinary infections cause crystals and mucous to form in the urine, females can pass the crystals relatively easily. Male cats have a urethra that is longer and narrow.

Crystals can be present in the urine, as well as mucus, and a large amount of blood. A dangerous sequelae of this disease is when those crystals/mucus/debris form a clot that lodges in the urethra.

Many house cats struggle with a variety of conditions that affect their bladder and/or urethra, broadly known as urinary tract health. Cats may urinate outside the litter box, in corners, a sink ...

All cats have some crystals, but they typically dissolve and are excreted when there is enough water in the urine.

Feline lower urinary tract disease is potentially fatal. If your cat is suffering from any of these symptoms, contact your veterinarian or emergency animal hospital immediately.

Urinary crystals in cats, also known as crystalluria, consist of minerals and other substances that would usually be dissolved in urine, according to VCA Animal Hospitals' official website.

C at owners love their cats, but when it comes to cat pee, they don't want to see it, smell it or — you get the idea. Ironically, though, knowing your cat's urinary habits could be what saves ...