Treat Feline Urinary Problems With Nature's Touch

Every feline urinary infection is considered an early indicated that something is not right in the cat's natural ability to fight off infection. In a healthy cat, the immune system should have no problem fighting off infection naturally, with no intervention. When treating a cat with a urinary infection, solutions to the problem must be viewed as short term, with an eye towards future prevention. Simply this means using a prescription medications to fight off and eliminate infection, and in the long term, taking steps that can help the cat's body fight off future infection, so that bacteria cannot colonize and multiple in the urinary tract.

The causes of a feline urinary tract infection are well known. Cats are often exposed to things in the environment that can trigger a urinary infection. This includes a litter box that is not frequently cleaned, or if a cat is not getting enough water, either through a food source or from a water dish. In the wild cats naturally get most of their water through food. For this reason, a simple switch from dry food to canned can help to properly hydrate the cat, which forces increased levels of urination, natures way of flushing the urinary tract free of infection.

Also if a cat has a depressed immune system, or a problem such as urinary stones, infection can take hold and colonize in the urinary tract. Infection leads to inflammation, which narrows the urinary passage, making it more difficult to urinate. Also, if urine spends more time in the bladder, bacteria can colonize.

Treatment for feline urinary problems starts with noticing the clinical symptoms. These are commonly fever, cat blood in urine, difficulty urinating such as straining and pain when urinating. A cat may also urinate in a strange place. As soon as you see these types of symptoms, take your cat to a veterinarian for a confirming diagnosis.

At first, treatment for feline urinary concerns are antibiotics. The downside of antibiotics is that they may not be tolerated well by your cat and problems with their long term use. There are also some concerns that extended use can start to harm the immune system.

Along with antibiotics, many cat owners find that natural approaches are of help, particularly in cats that are prone to the many types of feline urinary concerns. This includes, as mentioned, a switch to a diet with higher water content such as canned food, along with making sure that the food is AAFCO certified, which means that it meets the minimum nutritional requirements for cats.

For example, one tip is to mix a berry based juice into your cat's water. Berries help to naturally keep bacteria from clinging to the bladder wall. This is the same effect as in humans. If you cat will tolerate the approach, this will be all you need to do to reverse the tide against frequent urinary problems.

A supportive natural remedy may also be of help. The goal is to restore the health of the urinary system so the cat's natural defenses can get back to work. For example, for the urine has to have the correct composition to kill bacteria and cleanse the urinary system. The PH of the system also has to be in balance.

Natural supplements also contain a special blend of herbs such as Berberis vulgaris, Staphysagris and Cantharis, The effect of a natural approach can result in relief from frequent urination and bladder discomfort, the ability to support proper urine flow, it puts a stop to leakage and it can help to strengthen the immune system to bolster your pet's natural defenses. And because they are completely natural, they ease feline urinary concerns without also exposing your cat to harmful side effects.

Of course, using natural remedies and taking other steps such as dietary change (do it gradually by mixing old and new foods to avoid stomach problems) is only one step in treating any feline urinary problem. You can also bolster your cat's health by encouraging proper urinary habits by providing regular access to a clean litter box. Urinary tract issues are a serious matter and it is up to you do whatever you can to help your cat avoid them.

When it comes to providing treatment, nothing works as well as nature's healing touch combined with the advice you receive from your veterinarian. Talk to your vet today and consider using natural remedies to give your cat the gentle care it deserves.

Jeff Grill is an editor of the Cat Health Guide, which has more information on how to care for a feline urinary problems. The author also recommends the Pet Health Guide for information on natural treatment for feline urinary concerns.