Unfortunately, commercially available dog foods can exacerbate or
cause urinary tract problems because of high mineral content.
«Raw meat and chicken can cause GI tract problems and salmonella,» he said, adding, «Cats do not naturally eat fish... it can
cause urinary tract problems.»
Estrogen deficiency can also
cause urinary tract problems.
Not exact matches
(6) MC fatty acids destroy bacteria that
cause stomach ulcers, dental cavities, and
cause urinary tract infections among other
problems.
Cronobacter can also
cause diarrhea,
problems in wounds, and
urinary tract infections in people of all ages.
Urinary tract infections are typically bacterial and the
cause for many toddler urination
problems.
Birth defects involving the kidneys and
urinary tract are the most likely
causes of this
problem.
The types of illnesses where doctors seem to choose stronger antibiotics include respiratory
problems, skin infections and
urinary tract infections, which in many cases would be better treated by other antibiotics that are less likely to
cause resistance.
The potential
problem with these undergarments is that fecal bacteria can move more easily from the rectum to your vagina, and then work their way into your
urinary tract, possibly
causing a UTI.
Moringa may help control fungi that
cause infections on skin and strains of bacteria responsible for blood and
urinary -
tract infections and digestive
problems.
Other risk factors include diabetes, birth control, sexual activity, menopause and any
problem that
causes an obstruction to the
urinary tract such as kidney stones or enlarged prostate (16).
If
urinary tract infections become a recurrent
problem, your veterinarian will need to look for an underlying
cause.
The number one medical
problem that
causes cats to break their litter box training is irritation of their lower
urinary tract and bladder.
• increases the risk of cardiac hemangiosarcoma by a factor of 1.6 • triples the risk of hypothyroidism • increases the risk of progressive geriatric cognitive impairment • triples the risk of obesity, a common health
problem in dogs with many associated health
problems • quadruples the small risk (< 0.6 %) of prostate cancer • doubles the small risk (5; this is a common cancer and major
cause of death in some breeds • triples the risk of hypothyroidism • increases the risk of obesity by a factor of 1.6 - 2, a common health
problem in dogs with many associated health
problems •
causes urinary «spay incontinence» in 4 - 20 % of female dogs • increases the risk of persistent or recurring
urinary tract infections by a factor of 3 - 4 • increases the risk of recessed vulva, vaginal dermatitis, and vaginitis, especially for female dogs spayed before puberty • doubles the small risk (< 1 %) of
urinary tract tumors • increases the risk of orthopedic disorders • increases the risk of adverse reactions to vaccinations One thing is clear — much of the spay / neuter information that is available to the public is unbalanced and contains claims that are exaggerated or unsupported by evidence.
«Indoor housing has been associated with health issues, such as chronic lower
urinary tract signs, and development of
problem behaviors, which can
cause weakening of the human - animal bond and lead to euthanasia of the cat,» reports the abstract of the study.
A number of medical issues - including a
urinary tract infection (UTI), a weak sphincter, hormone - related
problems after spay surgery, bladder stones, diabetes, kidney disease, Cushing's disease, neurological
problems and abnormalities of the genitalia - can
cause urinary incontinence.
Signs of heat can also be signs of a
problem, such as a
urinary tract infection, so see your vet whenever you feel uncertain of the
cause of a particular behavior.
It isn't surprising that
Urinary Tract problems are the number one
cause of cats being taken to the veterinarian.
Many cats suffer in pain because a cat parent assumes the
cause of the litter box aversion is due to a behavior
problem when in fact, it might be due to lower
urinary tract disease, renal failure, diabetes, or any number of medical issues.
If a
urinary tract problem is not found, then we look to other potential
causes.
If your veterinarian can not identify a blockage then
causes to be considered include stones blocking the
urinary tract (urolithiasis), a
problem with your cat's body (anatomical defects) and
problems with your cat's behavior.
Urinary tract problems can
cause immediate changes in the behaviour of your cat,
causing it to be in constant pain.
Struvite crystals are common in dogs and don't
cause problems until they unite to form stones that interfere with urination; generally, this happens only when the dog has a
urinary tract infection.
Oxalates are capable of
causing major
problems in dogs» digestive systems, kidneys,
urinary tract and nervous system.
«Canine
urinary tract infection is a common
problem and is
caused by bacteria which enters the body through the urethra in the
urinary tract.
Your vet can examine your cat for lower
urinary tract diseases to rule out medical conditions which could be
causing the inappropriate urination
problem.
A
urinary tract infection, feline constipation, or even hairballs can
cause your cat
problems.
Note that these symptoms are also associated with other conditions such as Cushing's Disease and Kidney
problems, however UTI (
urinary tract infection) is most likely the
cause.
While many cats appear to thrive on a vegan diet, there are also anecdotal reports of cats with recurring
urinary tract problems, including infections associated with previous urethral obstructions
caused by
urinary crystals.
As already mentioned, some dogs may be suffering from underlying medical
causes such as
urinary tract infections and gastrointestinal
problems.
Note: These signs may be similar to those seen with a
urinary tract problem, so it's important that you see your vet to determine the
cause.
A number of medical issues - including a
urinary tract infection, a weak sphincter
caused by old age, hormone - related
problems after spay surgery, bladder stones, diabetes, kidney disease, Cushing's disease, neurological
problems and abnormalities of the genitalia - can
cause urinary incontinence in dogs.
These microscopic, one - celled organisms
cause gastroenteritis, pneumonia, skin infections,
urinary tract problems, and many other diseases.
A cat that begins eliminating outside the litter box may do so because of a
urinary tract problem, for example, or may be experiencing mobility
problems caused by painful arthritic joints.
This
causes multiple health
problems, such as
urinary tract infections, for example.
The
problem could have also been
caused by recent medical procedures such as the insertion of a catheter into the
urinary tract.
In rare cases, a fungus will be the
cause of your dog's
problem, usually in the lower
urinary tract.
Endocrine diseases such as hyperthyroidism and diabetes mellitus can
cause lower
urinary tract problems in cats.
Dry food is the leading
cause behind most
urinary tract problems in cats.
Note: Cat owners should always look for the
causes of inappropriate elimination first, to eliminate
urinary tract disorders, and of course, to effectively eliminate the
problem.
Other Diseases Other conditions that can
cause urinary problems include tumors of the
urinary tract and prostate ailments.
Urolithiasis is a frequent
cause of recurrent signs of lower
urinary tract inflammation in dogs and cats of any age while neoplasia of the bladder, urethra or prostate is often the underlying
problem in older dogs.
Cats often don't get enough water — a common
cause of kidney and
urinary tract problems.
Urinary problems caused by bladder or urinary - tract issues can make housebreaking nearly impo
Urinary problems caused by bladder or
urinary - tract issues can make housebreaking nearly impo
urinary -
tract issues can make housebreaking nearly impossible.
Most dry foods can be softened with gravy and the old
problem of dry food
causing urinary tract disorders has been overcome with modern formulations.
well, for the next 2 months my wife had one medical
problem after another, shingles, and a
urinary tract infection which
caused her to be hospitalized for 3 days....