Natural Remedies for Feline Urinary Tract Infections

Feline urinary tract infections are also known as feline urologic syndrome or cystitis. Your cat may not show obvious signs that she is experiencing any pain until the infection has progressed. It is important to treat this condition in its early stages to prevent the infection from traveling to your cat's kidney. There are several natural remedies to effectively treat this condition.

  1. Remedies

    • Cantharis is a homeopathic remedy that soothes the bladder. This remedy will help your cat maintain a healthy urine flow to dispose of harmful bacteria. It also aids in pain relief in pets that are straining to urinate. Cantharis is easily absorbed by felines, a dosage of two pellets, twice a day is required to relieve pain.

      Pure cranberry juice should be given to your cat several times throughout the day to control the infection. Cranberry juice works in two ways. It acidifies the urine as well as aids in preventing bacteria from sticking to the surface of the bladder. This works by encouraging bacteria to pass through the urinary tract during urination.

      It is important to strengthen the overall immune system of your cat. This can be done by adding 250 mg to 500 mg of Vitamin C to your cat's food twice a day. The correct dosage will depend on the size of your cat. Vitamin C will work to strengthen the lining of your cat's bladder. It is a natural anti-inflammatory that will reduce any inflammation in your cat's bladder that will hinder him from fully relieving his bladder. It is important to note that Vitamin C may cause diarrhea.

    Diet/Water

    • You should give your pet plenty of clean water throughout the day to prevent dehydration. Water is also very beneficial in flushing out harmful toxins that may encourage a feline urinary tract infection. A healthy immune system is essential in treating this condition. You can help promote a healthy immune system by feeding your pet high quality foods with low pH level. A natural diet without colorants, preservatives or additive is needed to boost her immune system to naturally fight off infections.

    Hygiene/Exercise

    • Cats need to have their litter box cleaned routinely to prevent harmful bacteria from entering their body. It may be helpful to have more than one litter box to encourage your cat to urinate. Clean your cat regularly to ensure good hygiene. This is very important in female cats because they have a shorter urethra which allows bacteria to infect the bladder more often than males. Outdoor breaks are great for cats because exercise stimulates the bladder. This will ensure that your cat is not holding his urine to long. Frequent urination is essential in the treatment of feline urinary tract infections.