Holistic Cures for Cat's UTI

Feline urinary tract infection (UTI) is a condition that occurs as a result of an infection in the bladder. The infection causes tiny crystals to form within the urine, which block the normal passage of urine, according to Earthclinic.com. Feline UTI can go undetected in its early stages. As a result, cat UTI treatment usually begins in the later stages of the disease, according to Holistic-pets.info. Once detected, natural, holistic treatments can cure the source of the UTI, ease your cat's discomfort and prevent UTI recurrence.

  1. Cranberry Juice Extract

    • UTIs are normally a result of fungal or bacterial infections. Cranberry juice extract acidifies urine and helps prevent bacteria from attaching to the bladder surface, thus controlling and eliminating UTI. The extract is available in a tablet that you can crush into a small amount of your cat's food. According to Preciouspets.org, one tablet should be administered for every 20 lbs. of body weight, or 1/4 tablet for every 5 lbs.

    Cantharis

    • Cantharis is a homeopathic remedy that relieves bladder irritation and painful urination. It helps your cat maintain a healthy flow of urine and is most effective in cats that are straining to urinate, according to Nativeremedies.com. Cantharis is available in pellet form; two or three pellets should be placed in your cat's mouth at the first sign of infection, every hour for three hours. Preciouspets.org informs that your cat does not have to swallow the pellets; they will be absorbed by your pet's mucous membranes.

    Bearberry (Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi)

    • This urinary tonic helps to maintain normal pH levels in your cat's urinary tract and soothe the bladder while strengthening and toning the urinary passages. It has diuretic properties that are excreted via the kidneys. During excretion, bearberry has an antiseptic, cleansing effect on the urinary mucous membrane and reduces urinary tract inflammation, according to the Botanical.com website. The best way to administer the herb to your cat is by steeping 1 tsp. of dried bearberry in hot water for about 20 minutes, then adding two tsp. of the infusion, twice a day, to your cat's food, according to John Burns, BVMS MRCVS, in an article published on the Barnwater Cats Rescue website.

    Vitamin C

    • Vitamin C is a natural anti-inflammatory that will reduce bladder swelling and pressure, thus reducing the pain of a UTI. You can give your cat a 250 mg tablet of vitamin C twice a day, crushed in a small amount of food. Preciouspets.org warns that vitamin C can cause diarrhea; therefore, you may initially want to administer a lower dosage to determine the amount that your cat can tolerate.

    Purified or Filtered Water

    • Chlorine and other chemicals in tap water prevent cats from drinking enough fluid. This lack of fluid intake thickens the urine and reduces your cat's ability to empty its bladder. When urine remains in the bladder too long, your cat has a greater risk of developing a UTI. Giving your cat purified or filtered water will promote fluid consumption and help your cat expel urine on a regular basis, which flushes toxins and bacteria from its bladder and urinary tract.