Cat Health Questions

Help for a Bladder Infection

Bladder infections are treated with antibiotics or anti-inflammatories, and disappear quite quickly once treatment is administered. Although antibiotics treat the symptoms, these medications do not address the cause of the problem – antibiotics kill harmful bacteria but also beneficial bacteria. If a bladder infection is left untreated, more serious health problems such as kidney infections and failure can occur.

Natural remedies

Herbal and homeopathic remedies have proven to be highly effective in the treatment of bladder infections and other urinary related problems. Because these remedies contain natural ingredients they are safe and gentle to use for your pet without the risk of negative side effects.

Well known herbs such as Arctostaphylos uva ursi and Berberis vulgaris have powerful antibacterial and antiseptic properties which are excellent for the treatment of urinary tract infections. These herbs also help to reduce inflammation and strengthen the immune system.

Homeopathic ingredients such as Cantharis and Staphysagris are recommended for the treatment of severe cystitis, urine retention that may occur with prostate problems and symptoms of burning urine.

There are certain preventative measures that can be taken to reduce the risk of bladder infections and these include:

* Ensure that your pet always has plenty of fresh, clean water
* If pet does not drink a lot of water, give him additional fluids – add water or chicken broth to the food
* If your pet stays indoors, let him out every few hours to urinate
* Encourage your pet to drink water during a bladder infection as it is essential that the unwanted toxins are flushed out
* Boost your pet’s immune system with immune system supplements
* Feed your pet natural, chemical free food as commercial foods increase their risk of infection and weakens the immune system
* If you do feed your pet commercial, processed foods, use a prescription diet prescribed by your vet
* If you have an indoor cat, check that his litter box is clean and accessible
* Line the litter tray with newspaper and use about a cup of litter at a time, changing it each time it has been used.

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