| Cats urinary infections can be worrisome. They are | | | | This is why growing numbers of cat lovers are giving |
| painful for your pet and can be expensive for you, | | | | their pets homeopathic remedies instead. These |
| often requiring multiple visits to the vet. In this article, | | | | remedies are made with herbs that actually heal the |
| you'll learn how to treat cat urinary problems and | | | | cause of the infection while restoring a healthy pH to |
| prevent recurring infections. | | | | the bladder and soothing and healing inflamed tissues. |
| The most common urinary problems are urinary tract | | | | Remedies that contain a formulation of proven |
| infections (UTI for short) and urinary blockage in cats. | | | | ingredients like Cantharis, Uva Ursi and Staphysagris |
| Typically, infections and/or urinary stones form when | | | | are the most effective (and healthiest) treatment for |
| the bladder pH is out of the normal range. Since the | | | | cats urinary infections. Since they are strong enough |
| pH of the bladder is influenced primarily by what your | | | | to heal infection, yet gentle enough for daily use, you |
| cat eats drinks, it's important to make sure you're | | | | can also use them for prevention. |
| feeding your cat the healthiest possible diet. Before | | | | If the urinary blockage in cats is caused by a struvite |
| we talk about feeding your cat a proper diet, let's | | | | bladder stone, they can also completely dissolve the |
| look at standard treatments. | | | | stone and prevent them from forming in the future. |
| Cats Urinary Infections: Treatments | | | | Some other important prevention tips: read the label |
| The standard treatment for an infection or urinary | | | | on your cat food. If you see chemicals you can't |
| blockage in cats is antibiotics. (Note: some blockages | | | | pronounce, cheap processed grains and |
| may require surgery). Although antibiotics are | | | | preservatives, it's time to switch to organic cat food. |
| effective in some cases, there are healthier | | | | It doesn't cost much more than the processed |
| treatment options and here's why: | | | | variety and since it's healthier and your cat will be |
| 1) Antibiotics do not heal the cause of the problem; | | | | getting more nutrients, but eating less. Eating healthy |
| they only suppress the symptoms, allowing the body | | | | food helps maintain a proper pH in the bladder. |
| to heal itself. | | | | Second, always make sure your cat has a big, bowl |
| 2) Antibiotics have side effects that can make your | | | | of fresh, clean water. I give my cat filtered water. |
| cat feel worse. | | | | Water is important for hydration, flushing toxins from |
| 3) Taking antibiotics can lead to recurring infections if | | | | the body and maintaining a healthy bladder flow. |
| the body does not heal itself or if the bacteria that | | | | By following these tips, you will quickly clear up cats |
| caused the problem are immune to the antibiotic. | | | | urinary infections and prevent them from coming |
| Cats Urinary Infections: Holistic Remedies | | | | back. |