What Should I do For A Urinary Tract Disease in My Cat?

Urinary Tract Disease

Idiopathic Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (IFLUTD) is a general term for disorders characterized by blood in the urine, difficult or painful urination, abnormal, frequent passage of urine, urinating in inappropriate locations (ie., bath tub), and partial or complete blockage of the urethra. Also known as Feline Idiopathic Cystitis (FIC), Feline Urologic Syndrome (FUS), or Interstitial Cystitis, this treatable condition occurs in the bladder and urethra of the lower urinary tract; that is, the tube from the bladder to the outside, through which urine flows out of the body. Thank you to PetMD for the above information…

For more in depth information  http://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/urinary/feline_idiopathic_lower_urinary_tract_disease#.UpzcHMSkq3g

Cats are not naturally equipped to thrive on an exclusive diet of dry kibble. Though many appear to drink enough water, the truth is that cats on a dry-food diet are often in a state of chronic, low-level dehydration. This can have significant health consequences. Cats are carnivores. They should be eating meat preferably a raw diet with plenty of moisture. With the convenience of dry food, cats are consistently dehydrated. Pet Parents need to make the switch to a high quality canned cat food for their optimum health. Dry food is so far away from their prey specific diet.  The truth is dry commercial cat foods are anything but healthy for cats.

A moisture-rich diet is crucial for feline urinary tract health. Transitioning to a combination of high-quality canned food and, if desired, raw food can dramatically improve hydration and dilute urine. We’ve seen the positive effects firsthand. We had a client whose three cats all suffered from urinary crystals. After switching to a diet of canned and raw food, with extra water added to each meal, they have been completely crystal-free for seven years!!

Symptoms and Types

• Difficult or painful urination
• Blood in the urine
• Abnormal, frequent passage of urine
• Urinating in inappropriate locations
• Blockage of urine flow through the urethra to outside the body
• Thickened, firm, contracted bladder wall, felt by the veterinarian during physical examination

If you think that you cat may have a UTI bring him to the vet as soon as possible.

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