If you can, bring lots of fresh, clean drinking water and a water bowl, and stop for frequent potty breaks to avoid the
risk of bladder infections.
I didn't find out till I started feeling that burning
pain of a bladder infection and by that time, the bacteria had already reached my kidneys.
If your cat has
symptoms of a bladder infection, she should see a vet promptly because the infection could spread to her kidneys, causing more severe problems.
In my 50's I developed a superbug from a cascade
of bladder infections for which I regretfully took the antibiotic Cipro each repeated infection, until I finally killed the superbug with a course of Uva Ursi herb.
Instead of waiting rooms, co-pays and condescending glances, keep the following
list of bladder infection remedies handy and choose the one that best matches the totality of your symptoms.
This can lead to incomplete emptying of the bladder which may ultimately cause increased frequency and urgency of urination, or in extreme cases, may even contribute to increase
likelihood of bladder infections.
Struvite stones in the dog are almost always formed because of the urinary changes that occur with specific
types of bladder infection: almost always Staphyloccocal infection but occasionally a Proteus infection.
Lemongrass: Known as a tonic for the body, and regulator of the parasympathetic system - it has long been used for support of healing and
resolution of bladder infections.
Feeding dogs cranberries has not worked all that well for
prevention of bladder infections and bladder stones, probably because it is hard to keep the urine acidic all day using these in the diet.
In the above cases your dog will require veterinary examination and possible treatment, which will most likely begin with a urine and blood test to investigate the
possibility of a bladder infection or hormonal cause.
Dogs on Cortisone Drugs which suppress the immune system may also be be at risk of Bladder Infections
Diabetes may predispose cats to secondary bacterial cystitis so they may show
signs of bladder infections (straining to urinate, passing blood in the urine).
It's more common in parts of the world where a certain parasitic infection (schistosomiasis) is a prevalent
cause of bladder infections.
It's even something our ancestors used to rid
themselves of bladder infections, asthma, allergies, IBS, psoriasis and so much more.
Urine retention is a huge cause
of bladder infections.
The signs of bladder stones are the same as the the signs
of bladder infection and idiopathic cystitis.
What are the signs
of bladder infections?
It could be a sign
of a bladder infection or a urinary blockage.
Signs
of a bladder infection (passing frequent small amounts of urine, straining to urinate, blood in the urine)
But symptoms of several other serious urinary tract problems closely resemble
those of bladder infections, especially in the early stages.
I have come to the conclusion that while an alkaline urine may help keep stones from forming, it will not entirely prevent it, and has health risks I feel are serious, including increasing the risk
of bladder infections and irritation.
Congenital outpouchings of the bladder («vesicourachal diverticuli») can increase the risk
of bladder infection, but they may also be a result of chronic inflammation.
Without knowing much about your cat, I just wanted to say keep an eye on him because this is sometimes a sign
of a bladder infection or kidney issues.