Older cats are more prone to infections of the urinary tract.It's a good idea to take your cat to the vet for treatment of a UTI.If your cat has recurring infections, treatment may be a little more involved.If you can get to the root of the problem with the help of your vet, you may be able to put a stop to your cat's recurring urinary tract infections.
Step 1: It's a good idea to take your cat to see a doctor.
If your cat has had multiple urinary tract infections, the first thing you should do is take it to the vet.It is possible to find out what is causing your cat's UTIs and make a plan to prevent them.The bladders of a male cat can become blocked more easily.If you notice that your cat is having pain or difficulty urinating, you should take it to the vet.There is a medical emergency.Take your cat to the vet.
Step 2: Your cat's vet should be able to check for common causes.
Your vet will want to check your cat for several common causes of urinary tract infections.The best way to prevent a repeat is to find the cause.Interstitial cystitis Viruses andbacteria are some of the conditions that may lead to urinary tract infections in cats.
Step 3: Your cat's vet will run tests for you.
Your cat's vet will need to run some tests on your cat to find out what type of UTI it is.It will be easier for your cat's vet to treat the UTI with this information.A urine sample and culture can be used to check for infections.It is possible to determine which antibiotic is most effective for your cat.A blood sample is used to check for common conditions.To check for bladder stones.
Step 4: Discuss antibiotics.
Depending on the type of cat you have, your vet may prescribe an antibiotic.It is important for a vet to do this because some infections will only respond to certain antibiotics and not others.If your cat has recurring urinary tract infections, you will need to give him a round of antibiotics.You should bring your cat to the vet in 4 to 6 weeks for a repeat urine culture.The antibiotic was effective if the offendingbacteria is no longer present.
Step 5: Do you know your cat's diet?
If your cat's urine becomes too basic, it can cause urinary tract infections.To make sure your cat is eating the best possible diet, talk to the vet.If you want to switch your cat to a different brand of cat food, they may recommend it.You might want to switch your cat to wet food because dry food is more likely to contribute to UTIs.A special diet cat food may be recommended by your vet to help your cat lose weight.
Step 6: Feed your feline less frequently.
If your cat only eats once or twice a day, then you should encourage it to eat smaller amounts more often in order to prevent it from emptying its bladder more frequently.Encourage your cat to eat in 3 or 4 small portions instead of only 1 or 2 portions.If you normally put 1/2 of a cup of food in your cat's bowl in the morning and let it eat as much as it wants, then you might cut that down to 1/6 of the cup.Break down your cat's daily intake into three feedings by repeating the same feeding at noon and again in the evening.
Step 7: There is plenty of clean, fresh water.
It's important to keep your cat well hydrated.If you refresh your cat's water bowl in the morning and again at night, it will have more to drink.Adding an extra water dish upstairs or in another part of the house will make it easier for your cat to get its water.Cats may drink more frequently if they have bubblers and cat water fountains.
Step 8: You can choose a non-clumping litter.
Your cat may be put off by scented litters and urinate less frequently, which may increase your cat's risk of developing a UTI.Replacing your cat's litter with a non-clumping litter will eliminate the risk factor.The amount of litter should only be 1 inch to 2 inches.Cats like smooth surfaces, such as tile and bathtubs, so you may want to keep a litter box with no litter in it to make sure your cat uses it.If you want to keep the litter boxes clean, you need to scoop them daily and change them every week.This will help to reduce the number of bugs in the box and encourage your cat to use it.Use mild soap and water to clean your litter box during your weekly litter change.
Step 9: There are litter boxes in the home.
It's important to make sure that your cat has plenty of options, or they might go on the floor or your furniture, if they need to urinate frequently.You should have more litter boxes than cats in your home.If you have cats, you should have litter boxes in your home.Place the litter boxes in quiet corners of your home so that your cat won't be disturbed while it uses the box.
Step 10: The cat will get more exercise if you play with it.
Not getting enough exercise is a factor in whether or not your cat gets UTIs.Try to play with your cat more often if it is sedentary.Try to get your cat to run up and down the hallway by using a laser pointer.Give your cat ball toys to chase.To encourage your cat to jump, get a stick toy with a feather on it.
Step 11: Potential sources of stress can be found in your cat's environment.
It is important to identify and eliminate any potential stressors in your cat's environment.Look for ways to keep your cat away from things that frighten or upset them.If your cat is afraid of the vacuum cleaner, you should put it in a separate room.If your cat gets nervous when new people try to pet it, ask visitors not to approach it unless it comes to them.It is possible to calm your cat so it is not so anxious for visitors.