Sunday, April 14, 2013

A Concise Report on the Causes of Feline Urinary Tract Infection

By Geraldine Dimarco


What is cat UTI? Cat urinary tract infection is a condition where in the animal contracts an infection in his bladder, causing inflammation and oftentimes, severe pain. This can be treated fairly easily enough; however, when undetected and left on its own-cat UTI may lead to serious kidney problems and eventually death for the unsuspecting pet.

Causes of feline UTI are many and varied. Unfortunately, it is fairly difficult to distinguish if the cat is already in the beginning stages of any disease because they tend to conceal their pain until it's too late to do anything about it. You must be vigilant in any changes in their lifestyle and habits. Look for pain in urination, restlessness, out of the ordinary urinating routines, and blotchiness in their bladder. When you see these signs, have the cat tested as soon as possible.

What are some causes of feline urinary tract infection that we must be aware of? We understand that UTI is commonly developed because of bacteria that have infected the cat's bladder. The urine is rife with so many harmful organisms and toxins that will damage the animal's internal system. Therefore, if you want a healthier cat, have him relieve himself frequently. Give him a lot of water throughout the day and encourage him to pee. Water flushes out pathogenic substances and bacteria you do not want inside your pet.

Bladder or kidney stones are also among the other causes of feline UTI. When the cat is served a diet high in minerals and magnesium, parts of the food cannot be digested properly and become deposits that bind together to form crystals, or as we now know it, bladder stones. These are very painful for the animal, especially in the event that they need to eliminate. Protect your pet from this painful experience by serving the recommended food plan with natural supplements that aid in their immunity.

An unsanitary environment, as well as a dirty cat-- these are also causes of feline urinary tract infection that you must manage. Bacterial and viral infections can be transmitted through the urinary orifices of the animal. This means that if the place where your cat stays in is full of germs, it is highly likely that they will enter and infect your cat though their genital areas. Make sure you clean the place well as well as wash and trim your cat around their genital areas often.

When you visit the vet regularly for check-ups and tests, you are preventing the onset of serious sicknesses to come upon your pet. A simple urine analysis will indicate the presence of blood, destructive substances, as well as the acidity of the animal's urine. Once the tests are completed, you will obtain an accurate diagnosis which will show you what the most appropriate course of action you must take.

In some cases there are congenital abnormalities that warrant surgery but generally, you can take easy steps to improve your cat's health. Learn more about your cats and enjoy a long and happy life with them as you do.




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