Kate Rieger has been owned by 15+ cats and is a champion of natural remedies for her own cats and her feral cat neighbors. While she would like to extend natural care to every pet in the word, she takes it one animal at a time. Pick up more free tips about using soothing herbal remedies to prevent feline lower urinary tract disease and to heal your cat today.
Let's face it. Cats are pretty tolerant to pain so it's no surprise that feline lower urinary tract disease is labeled a 'silent killer.' This problem can creep up on you when your cat is near death and you may find yourself rushing him to the animal hospital in a panic. You need to know how to spot the symptoms of a feline lower urinary tract disorder before it spirals out of control.
Even better, opt for a proven therapy that prevents feline lower urinary tract disease. You can start a simple solution to prevent the 'silent killer' and one that you can do without a veterinary prescription. By doing so, you may be able to prevent a visit to the vet altogether.
Here are 7 telltale signs of feline urinary problems.
1. Is your cat urinating more or less frequently than usual? This is one of the first signs of a feline lower urinary tract disorder. Be aware of how often your cat normally urinates to be able to spot any deviations from the norm. Give your cat lots of fresh, filtered water and a homeopathic remedy to normalize his urination.
2. Feline lower urinary tract disease may cause your cat to have problems urinating. Watch him when he urinates. If he straining at the litter box or only a few drops or urine escape, this could be a sign of a blockage and needs immediate attention. A urinary tract blockage can be fatal in 72 hours or less. Don't mess with guessing and get your cat to the vet.
3. Feline lower urinary tract disorder is painful so it may cause your cat to groom his genitals more often. If he is crying while doing the grooming, you can be almost certain that he is suffering from a urinary infection. Get your vet to check him out pronto.
4. If there is blood in your cat's urine, your cat is most likely suffering from some kind of urinary problem. Off to the vet you go.
5. Feline urinary problems may cause your cat to urinate outside of his litter box and to urinate in inappropriate places such as the kitchen sink or bathroom sink. He's holding his urine until the last minute and missing the pot.
6. If your cat is suffering from feline lower urinary tract disease, he may act more lethargic than usual. If the lack of energy is accompanied by a fever, take your cat to the vet immediately to get examined otherwise it could become fatal.
7. Feline lower urinary tract disorder may make your cat's abdomen tender. Feel your cat's abdomen to check for swelling and to tenderness. If so, get you and your cat to the vet.
Here's The Quick List of the 7 Symptoms of Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease
1. cat urinating more or less
2. straining at the litter box
3. excessive licking of his genitals
4. blood in the urine
5. urinates outside of his litter box
6. lethargic
7. tender abdomen
Do yourself and your cat a favor by learning the common signs of feline lower urinary tract disease. Preventing lower urinary tract problems in your cat is easy with a few sprinkles of an natural, homeopathic compound <b>in his food</b>. You probably will need vet guidance for an existing blockage, but after the emergency is over put a program in place to get your cat's urinary tract system in top shape.
What to do next? Share these symptoms with your family. Then get out there and find a homeopathic remedy to get your cat's urine flowing strong and clean.
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