Kidney stones in cats are not as common as Bladder Stones. Stones might form in one kidney (unilateral) or both kidneys (bilateral). The formation of stones in kidneys can be caused by the following factors usually working together:
Infection
Inappropriate diet changing urine to acidic (low pH) or alkaline (high pH)
Diseases
Family history
Typical symptoms include:
Kidney enlargement
Straining to urinate
Blood in urine
Loss of appetite, depression and fever
KittyCheck™ 1
KittyCheck™ 2 Infection and Stones Monitor and KittyCheck™ 3 Diet Imbalance Monitor alert you when your cat's urine has high pH (alkaline urine) or low pH (high acidity urine).
To find out more about kidney stones, click on the link below:
www.vetmed.wsu.edu/Boeing/small_animal_medicine/urolith.htm