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Exploratory laparotomy localized the leakage of fluid to renal capsular defects bilaterally in both cats. The retroperitoneum was incised bilaterally to promote fluid drainage into the peritoneum, and nephropexies were performed.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>One cat had long-term survival with recurrent, though decreasing volumes of, pleural effusion. The second cat was euthanized 16 days postoperatively for progressive renal disease.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>The diagnosis of spontaneous urinary ultrafiltrate accumulation in the pleural space of cats without evidence of trauma, urinary tract obstruction, or concurrent perinephric pseudocysts has not previously been reported. 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