Treatment of Feline Lower Urinary Tract Syndrome:

Lower urinary tract disease is divided into non-obstructive and obstructive forms.

1. Most typical cystitis caused by non-obstructive lower urinary tract diseases can be cured, and anti-inflammatory drugs or antispasmodics are commonly used.

2. Obstructive lower urinary tract diseases need to be treated promptly, because urethral obstruction can be life-threatening. Generally, a urethral catheter and intravenous infusion are placed for treatment. If urethral obstruction occurs repeatedly, urethral reconstruction surgery may be required.

Prevention methods for feline lower urinary tract syndrome:

1. Increase the cat’s water intake. Cat owners can put more water basins at home, place them according to the way the cat likes, and pay attention to the cleanliness of the drinking water. An increase in the amount of water a cat drinks can promote the production of urine in cats, quickly excrete minerals from the body, flush the urinary tract, and enhance the protective ability of the urothelium. In winter, cats can be given warm water. If your cat refuses to drink water because of difficulty urinating, you can feed her some canned food to replenish her fluids. You can also feed your cat some dry food soaked in water. For cats that refuse to eat, infusion measures should be taken.

2. Reduce cat snacks that are prone to the formation of urinary stones, such as dried small fish and dried bonito flakes. Because they contain high amounts of minerals, long-term feeding may easily lead to the formation of urinary stones. Do not overfeed your cat with a diet high in animal protein, as this can cause an increase in urine pH.

3. Keep the litter box clean and the location of the litter box to ensure that the cat will not hold back urine because the litter box is not clean. Disinfect the litter box regularly and replace it with new litter. Households with multiple cats must prepare multiple cat litter boxes. Cats are very sensitive to the location of the litter box and the excretion environment. The size and depth of the litter box, the size and material of the litter particles, and the sound and smell around the litter box will all affect the cat's excretion in the litter box. If your cat is unwilling to go to the litter box to eliminate, it may easily cause bladder inflammation.

4. Increase the cat’s activity and do not make the cat too obese. Certain diseases caused by obesity can easily induce urethritis, such as diabetes.

5. In multi-cat households, pay attention to the interactions between cats and their emotions. Do not beat or scold the cat when it makes a mistake to prevent the cat from being nervous and afraid and causing urination.

6. Feed cats prescription food to reduce the chance of urinary tract diseases.

7. Pay more attention to observing cats and detect abnormalities in time. Pay attention to the cat's peeing posture and observe the cat's daily urine output. If any abnormalities are found, send the cat to the doctor promptly.

8. If conditions permit, you can take your cat to the hospital regularly for bladder ultrasound and urine examination. Cat owners should be more diligent and careful, and taking good care of cats will reduce the occurrence of diseases. Be careful not to feed your cat random snacks. Just because the cat likes to eat does not mean the cat can eat it. Remember not to add up to a small amount.

Causes of feline lower urinary tract syndrome:

1. Affected by the amount of water you drink;

2. Long-term feeding of cat food containing high amounts of ash (minerals) and high pH, ​​such as small fish Dried and dried bonito flakes, because they contain high amounts of minerals, may easily lead to the formation of urinary stones if given for a long time;

3. Endocrine disorders due to depression and fright can lead to inflammation of the lining of the bladder, affecting normal urination. , increasing the chance of bacterial infection;

4. Elderly male cats are particularly prone to urinary tract diseases due to reduced body resistance and narrow urinary tract;

5. Cats suffer from gingivitis and other oral diseases When infected, licking the vulva with the tongue can also cause urinary tract infection in cats;

6. Different diseases are prone to occur in different genders. The urethra of male cats is slender compared to that of female cats. When there is inflamed and exfoliated tissue or emboli in the bladder, it can easily cause urethral obstruction. Female cats, on the other hand, have shorter urethras and are wider than male cats, so they are less prone to urethral obstruction, but are relatively less prone to urethral obstruction. It is also said that bacterial infection is more likely to cause cystitis. 7. The proportion of diseases occurring in winter is higher than in other seasons. Cats will become less active due to cold weather and their willingness to drink water will also decrease. Going to the toilet less often at one time increases the chance of bacterial infection and the formation of stones in the urine.