Feline Bladder Thickening - All Your Questions Answered

There are a lot of misconceptions about feline bladder thickening. Some say it is a disease, some say it is not a disease, some say it can be avoided, and some say it is unavoidable. The truth is that most cat owners do not know a lot about this problem. So, in this article, I am going to explain everything you need to know about bladder thickening problems in cats. If you are a cat owner, make sure you read this article fully.

Cystitis and Feline Bladder Thickening

Cats with urinary tract problems have multiple symptoms including:

* Frequent urination

* Urinating outside of the litter box and other unusual places

* Straining when urinating

* Difficult or painful urination

* Blood in cat urine

In 2/3 of cats, it is difficult to determine a specific diagnosis since the symptoms do not differentiate one cat urinary problem from another. For this reason, a general term is used called feline idiopathic cystitis or FIC.

One of the symptoms of FIC is feline or cat bladder thickening. The degree of feline or cat bladder thickening varies based on the severity of the disorder.

How does it affect my cat's health?

Feline or cat bladder thickening affects your cat's health in two ways. Firstly, your cat loses bladder control and starts having accidents more often. Secondly, because it is unable to empty its bladder completely when it urinates, a little urine tends to stay in the bladder. As a result, bacteria tend to multiply and this could lead to severe urinary infections.

Is it a serious problem?

It is not a serious problem as it can be treated easily. However, if left untreated for a long time, feline bladder thickening can worsen and could lead to serious bacterial infections which could be harmful to your cat's health. So, timely medical care is very important to make sure nothing serious happens to your cat.

How can we treat this problem and prevent it?

First and foremost, you must make sure your cat drinks a lot of clean, filtered water. Clean its litter box often as cats are very particular about cleanliness. Consider a gradual switch to a high quality canned cat food that will provide additional water in the diet. In one study, 89% of cats that switched to this type of diet did not

Conventional approaches can be helpful in cats with FIC, feline bladder thickening, and other urinary problems. Therapies such as pheromones which are fatty acids that help one cat communicate information to another cat, appear to have a positive effect.

Take it to a qualified vet regularly and get it checked thoroughly. This apart, you can give natural health supplements which can boost its immune system and improve its urinary health as well. You can find some good homeopathic supplements on the market which are both effective and affordable.

Jeff Grill is an editor of the Cat Health Guide and has written on many feline health problems. See this site for more information on feline bladder thickening and other treatment options.