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For people who own cats, keeping their pet healthy and happy is the number one goal. Unfortunately, just as dogs and humans, cats can also develop a number of health problems such as cat bladder stones. As the stones develop, they create a blockage that is harmful and painful. If this type of problem is not corrected, the cats life can be at risk.
For people who own cats, keeping their pet healthy and happy is the number one goal. Unfortunately, just as dogs and humans, cats can also develop a number of health problems such as cat bladder stones. As the stones develop, they create a blockage, pet, that is harmful and painful. If this type of problem is not corrected, the cats life can be at risk. Therefore, the key is to get the stone issues resolved and then take measures to prevent them from occurring again.
What happens with cat bladder stones, is that minerals that are in the urine crystallize.
These rock-like minerals buildup to a point where they block the bladder from functioning normally and the outcome is pain during urination, difficulty with urination, and sometimes, blood. There is good news in that bladder stones can be fixed easily and affordably, giving your cat back his life.
1. Avoid dry commercial food. Most brands are made with a ton of fillers that include high levels of carbohydrates and proteins. Additionally, dry food is made with magnesium, which impacts the bladder system.
As a result, the urine’s pH level becomes unbalanced and infection ensues. The better option would be to feed your precious cat home cooked or natural, unprocessed commercial food.
2. Going back to the pH level, you can offer your cat cranberry juice. Known as a number one treatment and preventative measure in humans, this type of juice is also great for dogs and cats. The acid in the juice ensures the urine’s pH level is within normal range.
3. Vitamin C is yet another way to treat and prevent cat bladder stones.
In addition to encouraging a healthy bladder system, this vitamin also helps with the urinary tract system and the pets overall health.
4. Fresh, filtered water changed daily will also be highly beneficial in preventing cat bladder stones. This will encourage your cat to drink more, which means the acid in the urine is not as concentrated. The water flushes out toxins that can lead to bladder problems. If your cat is not feeling well and shows little interest in water, consider offering her broth or even adding water to the food.
5. It is also important that you provide your cat with a clean litter box. The goal is to get your cat to completely empty the bladder and most cats hate a dirty box. Therefore, keeping his/her place of going potty clean makes a huge difference.
6. You also want to consider stress and the impact it can have. We all know that stress in humans causes weight loss or gain, hair loss, shakes, and other health problems. The same is true in dogs and cats. Animals have a strong sense when it comes to stress and for felines, it can lead to cat bladder stones.
Therefore, spend quality time loving on your pet and making sure noise levels are kept to a minimum.
7. Finally, even if you have a problem with your cat bladder stones, once under control it is vital that you do whatever you can to prevent them. Homeopathic remedies work far more effectively and safer than traditional medicine, which is why more and more cat owners are choosing this option. Giving your cat a daily dose or whatever the homeopathic veterinarian recommends will make a tremendous change in your pets health and happiness.
Janet Markowitz has been a German Shepherd Breeder for over 20 years. She has always been interested in using natural and holistic remedies for her Shepherds whenever possible. She has found that by using natural Remedies in conjunction with conventional medicine, she has achieved great success in the health and longevity in her dogs
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Author: Janet Markowitz | Source: ezinearticles.com
