Friday, March 15, 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.

There are several causes of feline UTI. The problem with cats is that they disguise their discomfort pretty well so it is a challenge to determine if they are already afflicted with some sort of sickness or not. Nevertheless, you can know if something is wrong with them internally by unusual manner of urinating habits, pain, lethargy and if they scratch their bladder often. When you see this occurring, ask your vet to conduct a thorough examination as soon as you are able.

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 stones are other causes of feline UTI you need to avoid because they prove to be extremely painful for the animal. When the cat is always digesting food that has a high mineral content, not all food substances will be properly digested. These mineral deposits then bind and form into crystals or bladder stones that further irritate the bladder. Prevent this from happening by serving low magnesium meals and dietary supplements that promote healthy functions.

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.

If you have regular visits to the vet, you can arrest the disease by catching it in its earlier phases. Many infections are not really terminal on their own-- but it can be when it is not addressed quickly enough or early enough. A urinalysis will show the presence of dangerous substances, blood and the pH level that indicates the level of health of the cat. With the correct diagnosis in hand, you are equipped to see what treatment will be most beneficial to the cat.

Sometimes, it is a matter of inherited abnormalities that we cannot do anything about. For the most part though, your cat's health can be improved by simple adjustments in lifestyle and diet. Learn more about your pet's health and enjoy their happy life today.




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