Compared with dogs, cats are very independent animals. However, in the process of raising cats, we feel that we have taken very careful care of them, but we still can’t escape Kunran’s minor illness, that cat’s urinary tract infection What should I do? Let’s follow the editor of Pet Encyclopedia to find out.

The cat frequently visits the cat litter box and spends a long time trying, but only one or two drops each time; it is often awkward and uneasy when going to the toilet, and complains "meowing"; it often licks its private parts; it is depressed and has a loss of appetite. ; Occasionally, he urinates blood. If you have these symptoms, you should be careful. Your cat is likely to have lower urinary system disease (common people often call it urinary stones, but in fact urinary stones are one of them).

One of the misunderstandings: Urinary stone disease in cats is mainly caused by food!

Some people think that cats’ lower urinary system diseases are mainly caused by food. Generally speaking, cats’ unbalanced mineral intake may have a certain impact on the increase in the amount of stones in the body, but in fact, this disease is There are many reasons: the cat is too obese; the cat is too lazy and unwilling to exercise; the cat is too old; the number of urinations per day is too few; the amount of water consumed is not enough; endocrine disorders caused by changes in the environment (such as moving), being frightened, etc. disease; in addition, urethral stricture in male cats can easily lead to urethral obstruction, especially during estrus.

Myth No. 2: Cats only need water to drink!

Of course cats need to drink water, and every cat owner will prepare water for their cats. However, drinking water is very important for cats, because for cats who like to eat meat, sufficient drinking water can not only take some toxins out of the body, but also promote urination, flush the urinary tract, and prevent the formation of stones. . Therefore, we should treat cats drinking water as a big thing. First of all, you should put more water basins at home so that cats can drink water everywhere; secondly, you should clean the water basins every day and replace them with new water; in addition, if the local water quality is not good, it is best to boil it with cold water instead of using it directly. Tap water.

If it is a sick cat, it is necessary to drink more water. Sick cats generally drink less water because of difficulty urinating. However, drinking less water will increase urine concentration, which is not conducive to recovery and may even cause dehydration. It is recommended that you feed the sick cat more canned food to add water, or soak dry cat food in water for it to eat.

Myth 3: Cat food is too salty and too dry, so it can easily lead to urinary stones!

No, according to research from the School of Veterinary Medicine at China Agricultural University, this statement is unscientific. In fact, cat food tastes very bland, as anyone who has tasted cat food knows. Because cats basically have no feeling for salty taste, the salt content of professional cat food is designed according to the cat’s physiological needs, and does not take into account the cat’s feeling of salty taste, because it can’t feel it!

20 years agoSome people abroad have speculated that cat food can cause this disease. Researchers have conducted in-depth research on this issue. Finally, it has been clinically proven that this statement is not correct. In fact, the nutritional content of home-cooked meals, especially the mineral content, is unbalanced. , are more likely to cause the formation of high concentrations of crystals in urine, leading to urinary tract diseases. Because this is a common disease in cats, the formula of professional cat food has the effect of preventing lower urinary system diseases a long time ago. Currently, most of the professional cat foods on the Chinese market have this effect, such as the well-known Weijia Cat food, etc. In addition, the dryness and humidity of cat food has nothing to do with this disease. The key is that the cat must take in enough water.

In short, as long as you pay attention to prevention in details, you can effectively prevent urinary stone disease. If you find that your cat has related symptoms, you must see a doctor as soon as possible and administer the medicine correctly according to the dosage and frequency prescribed by the veterinarian.