How to get rid of a urinary tract infection in cats is a question
a lot of people will be asking just following seasonal periods where
pets are left alone more than a couple of days. There are a number of
reasons for this including dirty litter boxes, stress caused by
separation anxiety, and urine retention caused by one of a number of
reasons including hesitancy to use a dirty litter box and cold weather
arthritis.
Nevertheless, the bottom line is if you are reading this article the chances are pretty good that you suspect something is wrong with your feline companion and are looking for solutions.
What is the best way to get rid of a urinary tract infection in cats?
So your feline is straining to urinate or urinating outside the litter box. Perhaps they are showing noticeable signs of pain while urinating, showing visible signs of inflammation around the genital area, excreting urine that smells a lot like ammonia that may contain some blood, and are consuming water at an alarming rate. All signs of bacterial infection of the urinary tract in cats.
This type of infection starts by bacteria gaining access through the urethra and ascending up the urinary tract to the bladder where the infecting bacteria multiplies and inhabits the lining of the bladder.
The interesting thing about bacterial infection of the urinary tract in felines is it rarely occurs in pets with a healthy bladder and immune system function as the invading bacteria is easily eliminated and flushed before it has a chance to take hold.
Thus the vast majority of infections occur in aging pets and/or pets that are struggling with a disease such as diabetes, Cushing's, or cancer that comprises bladder and immune system function.
If you were to ask your veterinarian how to get rid of urinary tract infection in cats he/she would almost certainly tell you a round of antibiotics followed by testing to confirm that the infection has been eliminated.
On paper this makes a lot of sense, that is unless the invading bacteria is resistant to antibiotic treatment. Surprisingly, this is happen at an alarming rate as I observed on a recent trip to my vet where I noticed cage after cage in the hospital area labeled "Recurring UTI." A am not saying this is the norm but certainly something worth mentioning.
Despite this possibility antibiotics are likely still the best way to get rid of your cats urinary tract infection.
That said, there are natural options containing berberis vulg (homeopathic), staphysagris (homeopathic), and cantharis (homeopathic) that can be used both as a standalone treatment or in combination with a round of antibiotics.
What do each one of these ingredients do?
Berberis vulg. Berberis helps to improve immune system function and acts as a urinary tonic.
Staphysagris. A proven natural remedy recommended for urogenital health and as a prostatic tonic.
Cantharis. Cantharis helps to sooth the bladder and encourages healthy urine flow.
In conclusion, you will find informational articles such as this suggesting that antibiotics should be ignored in favor of natural remedies.
For my pets I feel this is not always the best solution!
Therefore, when answering how to get rid of urinary tract infections in cats my suggestion is to work with your vet to find the right antibiotic and compliment that with a homeopathic remedy containing at least 2 of the three ingredients above. This will provide a powerful one-two punch ultimately restoring your pet to their healthy, happy, self in a matter of weeks.
Nevertheless, the bottom line is if you are reading this article the chances are pretty good that you suspect something is wrong with your feline companion and are looking for solutions.
What is the best way to get rid of a urinary tract infection in cats?
So your feline is straining to urinate or urinating outside the litter box. Perhaps they are showing noticeable signs of pain while urinating, showing visible signs of inflammation around the genital area, excreting urine that smells a lot like ammonia that may contain some blood, and are consuming water at an alarming rate. All signs of bacterial infection of the urinary tract in cats.
This type of infection starts by bacteria gaining access through the urethra and ascending up the urinary tract to the bladder where the infecting bacteria multiplies and inhabits the lining of the bladder.
The interesting thing about bacterial infection of the urinary tract in felines is it rarely occurs in pets with a healthy bladder and immune system function as the invading bacteria is easily eliminated and flushed before it has a chance to take hold.
Thus the vast majority of infections occur in aging pets and/or pets that are struggling with a disease such as diabetes, Cushing's, or cancer that comprises bladder and immune system function.
If you were to ask your veterinarian how to get rid of urinary tract infection in cats he/she would almost certainly tell you a round of antibiotics followed by testing to confirm that the infection has been eliminated.
On paper this makes a lot of sense, that is unless the invading bacteria is resistant to antibiotic treatment. Surprisingly, this is happen at an alarming rate as I observed on a recent trip to my vet where I noticed cage after cage in the hospital area labeled "Recurring UTI." A am not saying this is the norm but certainly something worth mentioning.
Despite this possibility antibiotics are likely still the best way to get rid of your cats urinary tract infection.
That said, there are natural options containing berberis vulg (homeopathic), staphysagris (homeopathic), and cantharis (homeopathic) that can be used both as a standalone treatment or in combination with a round of antibiotics.
What do each one of these ingredients do?
Berberis vulg. Berberis helps to improve immune system function and acts as a urinary tonic.
Staphysagris. A proven natural remedy recommended for urogenital health and as a prostatic tonic.
Cantharis. Cantharis helps to sooth the bladder and encourages healthy urine flow.
In conclusion, you will find informational articles such as this suggesting that antibiotics should be ignored in favor of natural remedies.
For my pets I feel this is not always the best solution!
Therefore, when answering how to get rid of urinary tract infections in cats my suggestion is to work with your vet to find the right antibiotic and compliment that with a homeopathic remedy containing at least 2 of the three ingredients above. This will provide a powerful one-two punch ultimately restoring your pet to their healthy, happy, self in a matter of weeks.
Robert D. Hawkins is an indepedent researcher and enthusiastic
consumer advocate for natural pet health. To discover more about pet
urinary tract infection along with information about safe and effective
herbal and homeopathic remedies specially formulated for supporting
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