Denver Cat Hospital

Emergency Alert: Recognizing And Treating Urinary Blockages In Cats

Urinary blockages in cats can turn a routine day into a critical emergency. Alarmingly, it is estimated that up to 10 percent of male cats may experience a urinary blockage at some point in their lives, often be fatal. Quick recognition and immediate veterinary intervention are crucial to prevent severe complications for your whiskered companion.

Denver Cat Hospital

6 minutes read

1 year ago

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We are open Monday through Friday and close for lunch from 12:30 to 1:30 PM. For weekend care, our sister hospital, Evans East Animal Hospital across the street, is open Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.