Cranberry juice is a natural treatment option for feline ailments such as bladder stones and urinary tract infections. If your cat suffers from any of these afflictions, ask your veterinarian if cranberry juice may be an effective treatment.
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Benefits
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Cranberry treats bladder problems with no risk of side effects caused by conventional medicines. It is also an inexpensive treatment alternative.
How It Works
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Cranberry juice acidifies urine and detoxifies the urinary tract, making formation of crystals or stones less likely. It prevents bacteria from clinging to the bladder walls and producing infection.
Considerations
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Use as an alternative treatment only after discussing this with your veterinarian. He will be able to give the best method of administering cranberry juice to your cat.
Usage
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Cranberry juice can be offered on its own or mixed into food. Other options include using one drop of cranberry extract or cranberry fruit extract capsules (one capsule per 20 pounds feline body weight).
Risks
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Only unsweetened cranberry juice should be used as sugar decreases immune system function. Some cats dislike the taste of cranberry juice, especially when it is unsweetened and will not drink it.
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