Sentences with phrase «including urinary crystals»

Dehydration causes or contributes to many serious health issues, including urinary crystals and stones, bladder infections, FLUTD, constipation, and kidney disease.

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The most common cause of obstruction is a urethral plug, which consists of mineral crystals (e.g., struvite, calcium oxalate), white blood cells, red blood cells, protein (mucus), and epithelial cells.5 The underlying cause of urethral plugs is unknown; however, plugs have been linked to struvite crystalluria — suggesting that diet may play a role — and idiopathic cystitis.6 Other causes of urethral obstruction include urethral edema and spasm associated with lower urinary tract inflammation and pain.7 Uroliths, neoplasms, and urethral strictures can also lead to urethral obstruction; however, they are reported less frequently than other causes.5

There are many health issues that can result in straining while urinating, and the more common issues include cystitis, urinary tract infections and crystals in the urinary tract.

Instead of looking for low ash cat food (an outdated concept), some cat owners have reported success with reducing urinary problems, including crystals, by switching to a natural or organic wet food.

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.

Although much less common, a dog can also form stones and crystals in other parts of its urinary tract including the kidney or urethra.

Complements the primary treatment of diseases including otitis, urinary crystals and stones, UTI, IBD, CHF, cancer, renal failure, liver failure and more.

Dehydration in cats can quickly lead to serious medical problems (including urinary tract infection and even crystals), so keep that water bowl full and fresh!

Feeding your cat the right food is the best way to ensure that they won't have to go through the serious pain and struggling of urinary tract diseases including UTI, crystals, bladder infections, and even urethral blockages.

Diseases that can affect the lower urinary tract include urinary tract infection, urinary crystals, bladder stones, and idiopathic cystitis (bladder inflammation of unkown origin).

Causes include crystals (which may grow to form stones), idiopathic cystitis (inflammation due to an unclear cause), and urinary tract infections (an uncommon cause especially in young otherwise healthy cats).