Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: FUS or FLUTD or Feline Cystitis-A Painful Condition No Matter What It's Called

Feline urinary problems like feline urologic
syndrome (FUD) and feline urinary tract disease
(FLUTD) are umbrella terms for all disorders of
the lower urinary tract that cause urethral
obstruction of frequent, painful, difficult, or
bloody urination. Feline cystitis is any
inflammation of the urinary bladder, but often
used to describe bladder inflammations that are
caused by bacterial infection. All cat urinary
conditions need medical intervention to help your
cat heal.

The acronym FUS stands for feline urologic
syndrome and is an older term. FLUTD is the
preferred term these days and equals Feline Lower
Urinary Tract Disease. You vet may also refer to
Feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC) as interstitial
cystitis. If testing fails to confirm that your
cat has urinary stones, then your vet may label
the disorder as FIC. Stones can be more lethal,
especially to male cats, the other forms of FLUTD
can be more challenging to cure.

Symptoms of a feline urinary problems:

1. Frequent attempts to urinate, probably as a
result of bladder discomfort;
2. Bloody urine, this may only be visible to your
vet during testing;
3. Urination in the wrong places, kitty is really
stressing and just picks any where to squat;
4. Squatting without urinating, you cat has the
sense she must urinate all the time;
5. Reclusive
6. No evidence of urine in 24 hours -- Get your
cat to the vet!

Feline urinary problems occur in both male and
female cats. The disorder is very uncomfortable
and in the case of cat bladder stones,
excruciating. If you have a male cat with bladder
stones, you have only hours to save him. A
blockage can result in your cat's death in 24-36
hours. Time is critical. Don't wait to see if he
get's better on his own.

Like most illnesses, feline cystitis probably
doesn't arise from a single cause. Infection
really doesn't seem to be a factor, but if it is
your vet can treat with antibiotics. It is also
possible to treat with homeopathic remedies that
help get your cat's pH level back in sync.

Cat bladder stones called struvite crystals are
composed of magnesium ammonium phosphate. These
are sand-like mineral deposits in the urine of
cats. This is the stuff that plugs the urethra
and obstructs the passage of urine.

Formation of struvite is related to the amount of
magnesium in your cat's diet and the acidity of
the urine. A low magnesium diet inhibits struvite
formation. Your vet can recommend a low magnesium
diet for your cat.

These same diets may help create a more acidic
level in your cat's urine. Veterinarians are also
turning to homeopathic solutions to help with
feline urinary tract disease. One of the benefits
of using these remedies is that they can be used
daily. So they can help cure your cat, but also
prevent future outbreaks of feline urinary
problems.

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Kate Rieger is partnered with the Kentucky
S.N.I.P clinic to provide affordable homeopathic
alternatives for treating cats and dogs suffering
from urinary tract and bladder problems. Visit
her site http://www.Pet-Natural-Remedies.com to
find out more about a natural treatments for
feline urinary problems.

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