All cats can get urinary tract problems. But male cats are more likely to have urethral obstructions. They have longer, thinner urethras than female cats.

Veterinarian Rebekah Hartfield urges cat owners to neuter their male cats to help prevent painful and potentially life-threatening urinary blockages. Friday, April 18th 2025, 10:00 am By: Brooke Cox ...

About a third of all cats with urinary infections have chronic kidney disease, diabetes, or hyperthyroidism (1). ... and male cats are more likely to become blocked ...

Blockage can occur when soft material containing mucous-like material, cells, and minerals form a urethral plug or from urinary stones. Male cats are more likely to experience obstruction or blockage ...

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Others are predisposed to urinary problems even without a bacterial infection, and male cats are more likely to become blocked (and not even be able to urinate) since their urethras are smaller ...