Thursday, June 6, 2013

Feline UTI Symptoms That You Should Know About

By Geraldine Dimarco


Urinary tract infection is a condition many cats have to deal with. It is caused by bacteria that have latched on their bladder by way of their urinary orifices, congenital abnormalities, bad habits, or simply because the living area they stay in is dirty. It may sound like an inconvenience and a trivial matter to concern ourselves with, but actually it's not. When there is nothing being done about it, UTI can be a crippling, even fatal disease that we must watch out from.

Let us find out what urinary tract infection does to our pets. As we have earlier discussed, this ailment is the outcome of harmful organisms that have found its way to the cat's internal system. It is vital that you have the animal drink plenty of clean water and have them urinate often so these toxins and bacteria are removed from his system. Not everybody knows that UTI is a recurring disease so unfortunately if the animal has had this in the past, he may have it again in the future.

What are the feline UTI symptoms you have to watch out for? We need to learn about these things so that we can put a stop to the disease even in its beginning stages. This can keep all nine lives of our cat intact. Male and female cat UTI symptoms are generally the same. Females though have a shorter urethra, meaning bacteria can travel faster making them more vulnerable to infections.

The first thing you might notice with an animal suffering from a bladder issue is their urinating habits. Victims of UTI will pee outside their litter boxes and will seem to be straining when they pee because sometimes they will develop bladder stones which makes urinating very painful for them. Another indication of UTI will be seen in the appearance of their urine.

The urine will sometimes have traces of blood in it with a distinctly rancid odor. It is a very painful experience for them to pee so look out for crying and yowling when they eliminate.

Usually cats tend to disguise their discomfort but when you see changes in this aspect of their lifestyle, you must have them tested by the vet immediately. Other feline UTI symptoms also include redness and irritation in their bladder area. They will often lick this part and feel excessively thirsty. If these symptoms accompany unusual lethargy, the cat is likely dealing with some internal problems that should be diagnosed to get proper treatment.

Antibiotics that address UTI specifically are available and can be accessed, especially when your pet is in the more advanced stages of the sickness. However, it is better that you try out natural therapies that have proven effective first. Bearberry and barberry are herbal antiseptic treatments that enhance the immune system. Cantharis and Staphysagris are homeopathic remedies that ease the discomfort brought about by the symptoms of urinary infections.

Cantharis and Staphysagris will help alleviate the pain that sufferers of UTI experience. Before you take on a therapy for any disease your pet may have, you have to make sure that your vet knows about it first. Watch out for the symptoms of the disease and prevent the progression of any disease to keep your cat safe and healthy.




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