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Urinary Tract Disease in Cats Q: Both my cats have recently been diagnosed with urinary tract infection, what should I do? A: Urinary tract infections in cats are commonly the result of a number of "risk factors". In general, middle aged neutered males, who are somewhat overweight and are on a commercially prepared dry food diet are most prone to this condition. In veterinary medicine, the term for this condition is called Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD). The reason as to why this occurs is still really unknown. The condition in cats rarely involves a bacterial infection. From my perspective of Classical Homeopathic training, this is a manifestation of chronic disease in which the vital force of the pet is in a weakened state and allows this to ocurr. Ideally, this condition should be treated in a constitutional manner by an experienced veterinary homeopath. Homeopathic medicines are very useful in cases of FLUTD. The common symptoms of the disease are often as follows: pollakiuria or frequent urination, hematuria or blood in the urine, dysuria or pain during or before urination, and tenesmus, or straining to urinate. I must stress that in this state, the pet can often experience a urethral blockage in which there is straining with no urine. This is a serious condition and may require veterinary attention. Remedies that may be useful are as follows: Pulsatilla - for a cat who may be whiny, thirstless, irritable and who desires open air (sits by a window). The symptoms are also in constant flux with this remedy as well i.e. one urinating episode that may be painful while another may be straining etc. Sarsparilla: this remedy is best when there is thin stream and the pet is trying to urinate for longer periods than is normal. There is pain before and during the urination and usually the pet will vocalize (a demonstration of pain). There may be drips of blood at the end of urination. Nux Vomica: this is a useful remedy if there is an irritability that is not part of your pet's normal behaviour. Often they will be thirstier than normal. There may also be ineffectual urging to urinate as well as urine in spurts caused by urethral spasm. Cantharis: this is useful remedy if there is an overwhelming amount of pain. There is a constant urging to urinate. Often the cat will be constantly going to and from the litter box. The stream can be forked, or it can come out in drops. There may also be drops after urination is finished. Read more Articles by Michael Goldberg, DVM... |
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