Hi everyone, I wanted to share an experience that's really stayed with me.
My cat was 3 years old when he was diagnosed with urinary stones. There were no warning signs; he seemed perfectly fine. It was during a routine check-up that the vet raised the alarm.
What surprised me most was the main cause: he wasn't drinking enough. I always had a bowl of fresh water out, so I thought that was enough. My vet explained that cats aren't naturally drawn to standing water and that many suffer from chronic dehydration without their owners even realising it.
Since then, I've completely overhauled his hydration habits and his health has improved significantly. No recurrences for over a year now.
Have any of you been through the same thing? How did you manage it?
