Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: Prevent Bladder Infections In Cats-Top Five Causes Leading to Cat Bladder Problems

The key to prevention is knowing what can lead to
bladder infections in cats. This is becoming one
of the leading cat illnesses vet's have to treat.
These are the top five causes of bladder
infections in your cat.

Simply put, bladder infections in cats result
from anything that may obstruct or decrease the
natural flow of urine through the cat's system.
This can be due to a number of factors which will
be outlined below. This is not an infection you
ignore as it is very painful and can lead to
other illnesses like kidney disease. There are
some very good preventative remedies available
also that I will discuss later.

One of the most common reasons why a cat will be
more prone to bladder infections could be as
simple as your cat's sex. Being a female cat
means that its urethra is often shorter and wider
than a male's urethra, and therefore females
suffer from bladder infections more often than
their male counterparts. Generally speaking, the
bladder has a pocket-like design that is made up
of many tiny, elastic-type membranes. It can
stretch when there is urine present and contract
back when it is empty.

When the urethra is scraped or damaged due to
your cat being catheterized, perhaps due to
surgery, it can increase the chances of bladder
infections in cats. The urethra is made up of a
very delicate lining and scraping it accidentally
when inserting or removing a catheter can result
in damage and an infection ensuing. Cat's that
have had a bladder infection are prone to future
infections in the bladder.

Just as in humans, cats can suffer from kidney
stones. They block the urine and it builds up in
your cat's bladder. Any disruption to the flow
will cause an infection. Always seek veterinary
advice when you notice you cat having difficulty
urinating. Often a urine analysis test will be
undertaken and the infection will be determined.
Your veterinarian will most often prescribe a
course of antibiotics and this can be taken for a
period of around two weeks. Many times, however,
the diagnosis of bladder infections in cats leads
to other problems being detected within your
cat's body. Often tumors in the renal system lead
to a bladder infection in your cat.

Looking at all of the causes and some of the
treatments that can be involved with bladder
infections in cats, the best advice is always
that prevention is the best cure. Sometimes, this
can be simply a matter of changing the cat's diet
from a mostly dry menu to a wetter option,
including perhaps a high-quality canned food.
There are also many very good herbal remedies
that can easily be incorporated into your cat's
diet.

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