Read About Feline Cystitis
- Facts
Problem Definition:
Feline Cystitis is a disease which affects bladder and urinary tracts.
The causes of this disease are still unknown. Symptoms:
Frequent urination, blood in urine, unable to pass urine are the symptoms of Feline Cystitis. The cats will urinate outside the litter box. Duration of Problem:
After treatment you will have to take your cat to vet every seven days. This disease can be cured but it will need a lot of time depending upon the willingness of cat and its response to medication. Exposure:
It is not a contagious disease; there is no reason to curtail exposure of the affected cats with other cats.
- Prevention & Treatment
The Treatment:
The first part of treatment involves home remedies like increasing water consumption, decreasing minerals in the diet and decreasing stress. A special
diet will help to dissolve crystals and give quick relief. Catheters need to be passed into the bladder in some cases; for this the cat will have to be hospitalized. Prevention:
Cats have to be kept stress-free. Give them food in separate dishes if you have more than one cat, it will prevent them from any kind of competition. There is no vaccine developed for Feline Cystitis. Precautions:
Many times cats will
urinate out side the litter box; you must not punish them for this.
Helpful Supplies:
You can give your cat canned food mixed in water. As it can be easily digested by the cats. Make sure they drink plenty of water.
- Concerns
Level of Seriousness:
Feline Cystitis can be cured and it is not a serious disease but if left untreated it can result in more serious conditions. Lasting Consequences:
Even cats are cured from Cystitis; it is likely that Cystitis might affect cats again and again due to systematic and environmental factors. Genetics:
This can be hereditary. The cause of the disease are not known and there is no study done into the genetic factors that may cause this disorder. Lifestyle Accommodations:
Feline Cystitis can occur again and again even if it is completely cured. A lot of care is needed. Their diet must be kept according to the suggestions of vet. Expense:
The
treatment of Feline Cystitis is inexpensive; the treatment will remain well under $100.