In cats, urinary
tract problems often affect neutered males although female cats may also have the same issue.
Not exact matches
Although
often considered a weed, due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, willow herb has long enjoyed a solid reputation for easing
problems of the prostate gland and urinary
tract.
Patients taking antibiotics for an unrelated
problem (such as upper respiratory infection or urinary
tract infection), will
often report that their symptoms are much better while taking the antibiotic, and worsen when the antibiotic is stopped.
Weight loss
problems often indicate an unhealthy digestive
tract.
Her colleague and co-author, naturopath Margaret Jasinska adds, «It's
often very subtle health
problems that people will never think to link to their reproductive
tract.
If in dust form, particles may clump inside the rabbit's respiratory
tract causing serious
problems often leading to death.
If your feline is passing water less
often it could be a symptom of low blood pressure, liver or kidney
problems or an injury to the urinary
tract amongst other things.
For example, angel hair is usually considered to be of low toxicity, it can irritate eyes, skin, and the gastrointestinal
tract; the content of Christmas tree preservatives varies and
often effects depend upon the amount ingested; styrofoam, small parts from Christmas tree ornaments and toys, as well as tinsel, can cause mechanical obstructions in the gastrointestinal
tract; snow flock can cause
problems if sprayed into the mouth and inhaled; and chocolate, of any type, should never be given to a pet.
It's important to note that GI
tract problems are
often stress - related.
Many pets with urinary
tract infections will also
often develop crystals or mucous plugs in the urinary
tract which can create even more
problems for the patient.
There are good dry cat foods but many cat experts today recommend wet / canned foods instead of dry because of the urinary
tract problems cats can have which are
often linked to not having enough moisture in their diet.
If you change foods
often you can keep your dog's GI
tract upset on an ongoing basis which will lead to other health
problems.
Behavioral
problems are
often multifactorial and involve ruling out medical
problems first (with the urinary
problems especially like urinary
tract infections, FLUTD, crystals, stones, etc) and then really delving into many things like how many cats you have, the lay out of your house, what type litter you are using, what kind of litter box, where the litter boxes are located, etc etc etc..
You almost hope it is a urinary
tract infection because treating behavioral
problems is
often much harder so start with that urinanalysis.
Various medical
problems, including urinary
tract infections, urinary incontinence, priapism (persistent,
often painful erections) and skin allergies, can influence a dog's mounting behavior.
If the
problem is due to inflammation in the digestive
tract then vomiting is
often accompanied by diarrhea, weight loss, appetite loss, avoidance of eating (anorexia).
Behavior wise, cats with urinary
tract problems urinate more
often and they usually strain while using their litter box.
Abnormal results from a urine test
often indicate a
problem with the kidneys or urinary
tract including infections.
Veterinarians
often prescribe Hill's Prescription dry c / d for urinary
tract problems but again, these diets are only ten percent water and contain a high level of species - inappropriate ingredients and questionable preservatives.
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.
Cats also
often suffer from dental
problems, weight issues, kidney disease and urinary
tract infections — so manufacturers have created diets to help address each of these
problems.
Problems that occur in the urinary
tract and bladder of cats are often referred to as Feline Lower Urinary Tract Dis
tract and bladder of cats are
often referred to as Feline Lower Urinary
Tract Dis
Tract Disease.
Garlic has
often been listed as one of the most common foods which should not be given to dogs because it has been linked to
problems of the gastrointestinal
tract and damage of red blood cells.