Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) is a general term and includes, for example, urinary stones and other causes
of bladder irritation.
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Irritation of the
bladder from dietary triggers eg: caffeine, acidic foods, carbonated drinks, tyrosine (eg.
This practice can not only lead to dehydration but it can also cause further
bladder irritation due to increased concentration
of urine.
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irritation in the
bladder and urethra.
If there is cystitis or inflammation
of the
bladder, the
irritation stimulates the muscle fibers
of the
bladder to start contracting; hence, the
bladder empties its urine content even though it's not yet full.
While the stones are supposed to block urine leading to a decreased frequency
of urination, the
irritation caused by the
bladder stones is what causes the
bladder to contract with greater force just to push the urine through the very narrow opening.
The number one medical problem that causes cats to break their litter box training is
irritation of their lower urinary tract and
bladder.
Feline urinary syndrome is not a specific disease but a group
of symptoms that occur secondary to
irritation, inflammation, and / or blockage or the lower urinary tract (the urethra and / or
bladder).
Cats with inflamed
bladders, regardless
of the cause
of the inflammation, feel the urge to urinate as a result
of irritation.
Bladder irritation can cause a nerve reaction that leads to spastic contractions and pooling
of the urine which is an environment for an unhealthy urinary tract and stone formation.
Many
of these
bladders are thickened from chronic
irritation, which means they have an extensive blood supply.
These calculi may cause
irritation and inflammation to the
bladder wall, bleeding
of the
bladder wall, and are associated with pain and difficulty urinating.
These animals are very prone to chronic cystitis, as these sharp crystals cause microtrauma to the lining
of the
bladder that results in discomfort and
irritation.
Some common causes
of this
irritation can be due to the cat retaining urine for an extended amount
of time, the presence
of stones or crystals which rub against the
bladder wall, or infectious organisms that have built up inside the
bladder.
For times
of acute
bladder irritation, such as with a
bladder infection, Petting the UroBoost directly over the
bladder area on the stomach can be an increased help.
Bacterial infections,
bladder stones, and excessive amounts
of crystalline minerals in the urine all cause
irritation to the
bladder wall.
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.
In the
bladder, they cause
irritation and the likelihood
of infections.