The reasons for the formation of cat urine crystals are complicated, which may be the result of the interaction of many factors. The following are the main reasons:

-excessive intake of foods with high phosphorus and magnesium content accounts for a large proportion of crystals;

-insufficient drinking water leads to urine concentration and easy crystallization;

-Different PH values of urine require different PH values for the formation of different types of crystals.

2. Common types of urine crystals in cats

The common types of urine crystals in cats are as follows:

-Calcium ammonium oxalate crystals

Aminosulfonate crystallization

-Hardened salt crystallization

-oxalate crystals

-Calcium phosphate crystallization

-Uric acid crystals

-Cystic allantoin crystals

According to the different types of crystals, the symptoms and treatment methods of cats will be different.

3. Symptoms of cat urine crystallization

When a cat has urine crystallization, it is often accompanied by the following symptoms:

-Moldy around the lips;

-When there is pain in the affected area, the cat will squat frequently, but it will urinate less;

-hematuria, sometimes dehydration and other symptoms.

4. Methods to prevent crystallization of cat urine.

The following are ways to prevent crystallization of cat urine:

-Give cats plenty of water to promote urination;

-Reasonably adjust the cat's diet to avoid excessive phosphorus and magnesium content;

-Take your cat for regular physical examination, especially urinary system examination.