Sunday, March 31, 2013

What You Need to Know about Feline Urinary Tract Infection

By Geraldine Dimarco


I don't know about you, but I never liked reading about sicknesses and diseases that my cat might have to experience. The thing is-- being a responsible pet owner compels me to because I do not want anything bad to happen to my pet, as I am sure you do too. Fortunately, most ailments are easily treatable with simple steps and natural supplements accessible to anybody.

So what about feline urinary tract infection? You probably want to know what causes feline tract infection and more importantly, what can be done so this will not happen to your cat. Feline UTI is a common enough condition that is the result from bladder infection. What this does is bring the poor animal discomfort and pain-leading up to serious kidney problems when not treated properly.

There are several factors that contribute to urinary infections. Urine is a breeding ground for harmful substances and viruses. When the cat doesn't release his wastes as often as he should, these bacteria will fester and eventually infect the bladder. Always have a supply of fresh, distilled water available to your pet and encourage him to urinate often to cleanse his system.

Diet also plays a big part in maintaining your cat's health. A diet that has a high mineral content may lead to mineral deposits that later form into crystals, or bladder stones. These stones will irritate and infect the bladder; thus causing urinary infections to ensue. Serve meals that are low in magnesium to avoid kidney stone formation.

The older the animal gets, the higher the chances of health complications he will have-UTI is one of them. A regular schedule of vet check-ups will help keep you on track on your pet's health and stop any disease at its initial phases. Unfortunately, some animals have congenital abnormalities that are the source of the irregular functioning of their systems.

Unsanitary environment and hygiene is another critical factor in what causes urinary tract infection. The urinary orifices is an entry point for virus to enter your cat's internal system so make it a point to also wash and trim the area around the animal's genital parts often. A clean home will restrain the proliferation of bacteria and lower the risk the cat catching UTI.

A simple urine analysis will verify the presence of urine infections in your cat. It may also indicate other health problems that you will have to deal with to abort the progress of any serious disease. Radiographs are also a useful tool for the vet to use in checking for tumors and abnormalities in the cat's internal organs.

A simple urinalysis can verify the existence of infections, crystals and blood in the cat. The urinalysis will also locate health issues that may come up; addressing it early on will terminate the progress of serious diseases. Tumors, cysts and other abnormalities can also be determined by using radiographs. If your cat does have feline urinary tract infection, do not become overly anxious about it. You have several antibiotics and homeopathic therapies you can use to cure your pet. You should know though that when an animal does have UTI, he will most likely have it again in the future so make the necessary measures to avoid this from happening. Discuss all the options available for your cat and choose the best treatment specific to his case.




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