Cause
Urinary tract can eliminate water and many wastes in the body. They include two kidneys that filter and purify the blood. Excess water and unwanted chemicals in a conduit called cheminent ureter from each kidney to the bladder in the urine which is stored. When the animal urine, the bladder contracts so that the urine can be discharged through a single channel called the urethra.
Nephritis is an inflammation of the kidneys. It may be due to a bacterial infection from the bloodstream infection affecting the gums of the animal or a wound following a battle between cats, or a bacterial infection that goes from the bladder.
Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder. This is the main type of disease feline lower urinary tract (FLUTD). Cystitis and other forms of FLUTD are rarely caused by a bacterial infection. Some causes include the presence of crystals in the urine or bladder stones and the stress level of the animal. In the majority of cases of FLUTD, it is impossible to identify a cause: this is called idiopathic cystitis.
Symptoms
Diseases of the bladder (cystitis or FLUTD) can have different causes but the symptoms remain the same. Recurrences are seen in many cats.
By its nature, the cat often hides his symptoms until advanced stages of the disease. Among the signs observed include the following:
difficulties and pain when the cat tries to urinate
the fact that more often the cat urine
the presence of blood in urine
in that the urine out of the cat litter box
If your cat has trouble urinating but emits only a few drops or fails to urinate at all, it may be a sign of a urinary tract obstruction and then it is a medical emergency, your veterinarian Referred to as "bladder globe" as the bladder empties more and this little be fatal.
Kidney damage (nephritis) are usually due to an infection transmitted through the bloodstream. Symptoms observed include:
increased water consumption and that the more often cat urine
lethargy and fever in early forms
the weight loss, the general weakening of the animal and appetite loss in long-term infection
These symptoms are common to other diseases and it is always advisable to consult your vet.
Diagnosis
The diagnosis of FLUTD usually based on clinical symptoms but does not reveal anything about the cause. The first step is to analyze a urine sample, that is to say, to examine its concentration and to identify the presence of crystals of blood cells and / or bacteria.
The detection of bacteria in urine permits the diagnosis of bacterial infection. It is however possible that the bacterial infection is occurred because another problem existed (calculations or crystals in the bladder). In case of recurrent infection, other tests may include blood tests, an ultrasound of the bladder or x-rays may be necessary.
Treatment
The goals of treatment of bacterial infection are:
Complete elimination of all bacteria
Dental care, wound healing, where appropriate
Special power to change the pH and chemical composition of urine cat
Removing crystals obstructing the urethra (in males)
Continuous access to fresh drinking water
A long-term antibiotic treatment are often necessary. The fact that the owner does not administer the entire antibiotic treatment her cat is a frequent cause of treatment failure.
Your veterinarian will determine the appropriate treatment for your pet.
Prevention
It is important to encourage your pet to urinate frequently. The location of the litter box should be studied and bedding changed regularly, especially if the infected cat sharing the tank with other cats.
Cats should always have fresh water and eat preferably canned foods in an attempt to increase their water consumption.
It is essential to complete the cycle of antibiotics to prevent infection reappears.
A specific diet may be recommended for cats prone to urinary
Urinary tract can eliminate water and many wastes in the body. They include two kidneys that filter and purify the blood. Excess water and unwanted chemicals in a conduit called cheminent ureter from each kidney to the bladder in the urine which is stored. When the animal urine, the bladder contracts so that the urine can be discharged through a single channel called the urethra.
Nephritis is an inflammation of the kidneys. It may be due to a bacterial infection from the bloodstream infection affecting the gums of the animal or a wound following a battle between cats, or a bacterial infection that goes from the bladder.
Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder. This is the main type of disease feline lower urinary tract (FLUTD). Cystitis and other forms of FLUTD are rarely caused by a bacterial infection. Some causes include the presence of crystals in the urine or bladder stones and the stress level of the animal. In the majority of cases of FLUTD, it is impossible to identify a cause: this is called idiopathic cystitis.
Symptoms
Diseases of the bladder (cystitis or FLUTD) can have different causes but the symptoms remain the same. Recurrences are seen in many cats.
By its nature, the cat often hides his symptoms until advanced stages of the disease. Among the signs observed include the following:
difficulties and pain when the cat tries to urinate
the fact that more often the cat urine
the presence of blood in urine
in that the urine out of the cat litter box
If your cat has trouble urinating but emits only a few drops or fails to urinate at all, it may be a sign of a urinary tract obstruction and then it is a medical emergency, your veterinarian Referred to as "bladder globe" as the bladder empties more and this little be fatal.
Kidney damage (nephritis) are usually due to an infection transmitted through the bloodstream. Symptoms observed include:
increased water consumption and that the more often cat urine
lethargy and fever in early forms
the weight loss, the general weakening of the animal and appetite loss in long-term infection
These symptoms are common to other diseases and it is always advisable to consult your vet.
Diagnosis
The diagnosis of FLUTD usually based on clinical symptoms but does not reveal anything about the cause. The first step is to analyze a urine sample, that is to say, to examine its concentration and to identify the presence of crystals of blood cells and / or bacteria.
The detection of bacteria in urine permits the diagnosis of bacterial infection. It is however possible that the bacterial infection is occurred because another problem existed (calculations or crystals in the bladder). In case of recurrent infection, other tests may include blood tests, an ultrasound of the bladder or x-rays may be necessary.
Treatment
The goals of treatment of bacterial infection are:
Complete elimination of all bacteria
Dental care, wound healing, where appropriate
Special power to change the pH and chemical composition of urine cat
Removing crystals obstructing the urethra (in males)
Continuous access to fresh drinking water
A long-term antibiotic treatment are often necessary. The fact that the owner does not administer the entire antibiotic treatment her cat is a frequent cause of treatment failure.
Your veterinarian will determine the appropriate treatment for your pet.
Prevention
It is important to encourage your pet to urinate frequently. The location of the litter box should be studied and bedding changed regularly, especially if the infected cat sharing the tank with other cats.
Cats should always have fresh water and eat preferably canned foods in an attempt to increase their water consumption.
It is essential to complete the cycle of antibiotics to prevent infection reappears.
A specific diet may be recommended for cats prone to urinary
