Bladder problems in cats are preventable when you know what causes them. Would you know if your were actually contributing to your cat's illness? As a cat owner, if you knew exactly what to do to keep your cat healthy and happy, you would do it now - right?
Here are the top things to watch out for in order to keep to prevent bladder problems in cats:
1. Stress is a leading cause of bladder problems in cats. When your cat is being stressed it changes the chemical balance of her urinary tract. When it gets out of balance it changes its pH which opens the door for a feline urinary tract infection or worse, bladder stones.
2. If possible, it is better to offer clean, filtered water to drink as opposed to tap water which is easily contaminated with bacteria that can be harmful to a cat's health. Water intake is critically important in preventing cat urinary tract problems. Dehydration is often a major reason for feline urinary infections.
3. Access to litter boxes should be easy and free of intruders. Never confine your kitty to an area that doesn't have a litter box or fresh water. If a cat is forced to hold his or her urine for a long time, this can lead to bladder problems. Also a clean litter box is a happy litter box. The cleaner you keep your litter box, the more likely your cat is to use it.
4. She is a product of what you feed her. Diet is the key and the most important part of a comprehensive plan for preventing feline urinary infections. Take some time and consider the benefits of feeding your cat raw meat with some natural supplements. Commercially processed food is full of carbohydrates, starches, and artificial ingredients.
5. Poor diet and dehydration have the effect of making your cat's urine tend towards the alkaline, an alteration in its pH, and thus weakens your cat's immune system. And a weak immune system can lead to a multitude of illnesses.
Your can give your cat's immune system a boost by adding a quality homeopathic supplement to her diet. Herbs such as berberis vulgaris, arctostaphylos uva ursi, and staphysagris can be extremely effective in preventing a cat bladder infections as well as bladder stones.
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