Cats that have been treated with steroids are at an increased risk for this metabolic disorder. Neoplasias , both benign and malignant are not uncommon in cats. They can manifest as lumps or insidious cellular infiltrations that are hard to detect by manual examination alone. Urinary problems, both physical and psychological, are common feline problems. Bacterial, and possibly viral, infections can lead inflammation of the bladder and urethra.
Infections can also involve the kidneys.
Cats with bladder irritation often display inappropriate urinary behavior. Occasionally surgery is required. Behavioral problems, often based on territorial behaviors or anxiety, can become a major problem in domesticated felines. Minimizing environmental stress is all that is needed in many cases. In others, pharmacological behavior modification is required.