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Discover Cat UTI causes and What You Can Do About It

By Geraldine Dimarco


Urinary tract infection is definitely one of the most inconvenient and uncomfortable ailments that humans and animals unfortunately have to deal with. Many times, when our pets are suffering through it, they experience pain and their quality of life is greatly diminished. The good thing is-- feline UTI is easily treatable so long as we are able to detect it early enough and stop it at its tracks.

What is urinary tract infection in cats? This is when your pet contracts an infection it its bladder and urethra, which therefore results in certain changes in the animal's behavior. Feline UTI causes more serious problems in your pet's kidneys and other internal organs when it is left untreated. It is therefore important that we know some of the cat UTI causes so that we are able to avoid these accordingly.

There are a number of factors that affect the susceptibility of your cat to UTI. One thing about urine is that it is a breeding ground for a host of harmful organisms and substances. It follows that the longer the cat holds his wastes in, the higher the chance of him contracting an infection. The lack of clean drinking water to flush out the toxins; as well as the lack of opportunity to dispel these bacteria through urination-- these are some cat UTI causes that you should take care to avoid.

Diet is another contributing factor to cat UTI. Meals that are high in magnesium and other mineral content may form into crystals that cannot be properly digested by the system. These become kidney stones which infect the bladder and urinary tract, thus initiating urinary tract infection. Some food allergens also bring about inflammation and cystitis so it should be avoided at all costs. Consult the vet for the best food you can serve your pet.

It is also essential that you see to it that the environment that the cat stays in is as clean as possible. The route where the urine passes out of the animal can be the same means of access that the bacteria will enter the cat. You can prevent damaging virus from infecting the bladder of your cat by keeping their surroundings as sanitary as you can. Also wash and trim the hair around the cat's genitalia as well.

At other times stress (changes in the diet and environment), age and congenital abnormalities are feline UTI causes that we cannot do anything about but manage the best way we know how. Introduce changes to your cat's lifestyle gradually and have them regularly examined by their vets, especially when they reach 7 years old. Regular health tests will keep any diseases in check, saving you a lot of future medical bills-- as well as your pet's life.

You will know if your cat is suffering from UTI when the pattern of his urinating habits change. When it does, it is critical that you obtain a correct diagnosis immediately. There are many possible treatments available for the UTI suffering animal. Cats may have nine lives but why waste one to urinary infections unnecessarily? Take care of them and enjoy their best lives today.




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