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.
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.
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.
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.
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 D
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 D
Urinary Tract Dis
Tract Disease.