Sunday, May 12, 2013

Avoid These Cat UTI Causes and Enjoy Your Cat's Best Health

By Geraldine Dimarco


Urinary tract infection is a painful sickness that people and animals are susceptible to. We can make the necessary adjustments in our lifestyles, but our dogs and cats cannot. The level of their quality of life and their well-being depends completely on us. Fortunately, you can prevent cat UTI and treat it easily as long as you stop it in its earlier phases, before it escalates.

What do you know about feline urinary tract infection? When a virus enters an animal's bladder or urethra, it upsets the internal functions of the cat's system-this is what feline UTI is. Feline UTI causes serious kidney problems that when left as is, will infect the other organs as well. It is therefore of vital importance that you are familiar with some of the more common cat UTI causes so you can avoid them.

There are a number of factors that affect the susceptibility of your cat to UTI. One thing about urine is that it is a breeding ground for a host of harmful organisms and substances. It follows that the longer the cat holds his wastes in, the higher the chance of him contracting an infection. The lack of clean drinking water to flush out the toxins; as well as the lack of opportunity to dispel these bacteria through urination-- these are some cat UTI causes that you should take care to avoid.

Diet is another contributing factor to cat UTI. Meals that are high in magnesium and other mineral content may form into crystals that cannot be properly digested by the system. These become kidney stones which infect the bladder and urinary tract, thus initiating urinary tract infection. Some food allergens also bring about inflammation and cystitis so it should be avoided at all costs. Consult the vet for the best food you can serve your pet.

It is also very important that you keep the environment where your cat dwells in as clean and sanitary as possible. The opening where the urine passes can also serve as the entry point of bacteria to enter into the animal's bladder. Viral infections of these kinds can be prevented by keeping the area sanitary as well as regularly washing and trimming your cat especially around the genital area.

At other times stress (changes in the diet and environment), age and congenital abnormalities are feline UTI causes that we cannot do anything about but manage the best way we know how. Introduce changes to your cat's lifestyle gradually and have them regularly examined by their vets, especially when they reach 7 years old. Regular health tests will keep any diseases in check, saving you a lot of future medical bills-- as well as your pet's life.

Observe your cat closely. The surest indication of UTI and other bladder problems is a change in his urinating patterns. When this happens, you must obtain an accurate diagnosis immediately. There are several effective antibiotics and homeopathic treatments that can cure urinary infections and the earlier it is detected-- the better the chance of complete recovery. Take the basic steps in maintaining their health and enjoy all nine quality lives with them.




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