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Pyelonephritis (Bacterial Infection of the Kidney) in Cats
Pyelonephritis is infection of the upper urinary tract, often ascending from the bladder.
Pyelonephritis is infection of the upper urinary tract, often ascending from the bladder. Testing helps confirm infection and guide treatment.
Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.
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