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Port has some obvious internal damage of some sort going on that is causing chronic UTI/Cystitis. Do pet supplements geared toward urinary health etc help at all?
These special treats can be beneficial. Howeever, specific cat food for urinary problems is far superior. You should be able to buy this prescription urinary food at your vet. Another problem that makes male cats prone to urinary troubles is being overweight. !8 lbs is quite heavy and, unless your cat is a very big breed, he may be obese and needs to lose weight. Chronic cystitis/UTI is also caused by stress. If your kitty is the sensitive kind and easily stressed, you need to find potential stress factors in your environment and remedy those. Try some Feliway diffusors or spray to make your kitty more relaxed.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
- Health & Wellbeing
ello, I recently started feeding my cats Purina Urinary tract health once I realized one of them has a UTI. Her urine smells very strong which isn’t normal for her plus her appetite has changed. The food has not seemed to relieve her UTI, so would I
In cats with urinary irritation, wet food is preferable to help reduce urine concentration and flush out the bladder. I strongly recommend a urine exam in order to determine exactly what is going on and to guide the most appropriate treatment (infection/inflammation etc). A sample can be collected using special urine collection litter which does not absorb urine. Petco provide a home kit for detecting UTI which can help to monitor such conditions
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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I have a female cat that is prone to urine crystals. She will sometimes exhibit signs that they are present and then I will have her drink water more often than normal and the symptoms will go away. She is exhibiting symptoms again but this time she
A vet visit is always warranted. If you want to try the food and extra water you can as long as she is actually producing urine. If she is not producing urine or keeps straining to urinate then that would be an emergency. In cats prone to crystals you should be keeping her on the urinary diet all the time and not just using it intermittently. The urinary diet keeps the urine pH at a constant level as to keep her body from making crystals. Any deviation from that diet is going to make this a recurrent problem. The diet is not a 100% cure but it sure makes it less likely that she will make more crystals. Same thing with the water. You should be encouraging her to drink more water all the time. You can do this by feeding her canned food only or getting her a water fountain to drink out of (many cats like to drink from running water and if available, will drink more). Finally, some urinary issues can be stress related so I would suggest you use some Feliway products to try to minimi
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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How can I prevent a UTI for my cat? He was blocked and had to go to the vet and it wiped us financially. We can not afford to do that again. How can we keep this from happening again?
Any cat that has blocked in the past should be on a prescription urinary crystal dissolving diet for life such as Hills c/d or Royal Canin Urinary SO wet and dry. You can get these diets from your veterinarian or request a prescription from your veterinarian. These diets prevent formation of and help dissolve struvite crystals. Feeding at least a partially wet prescription urinary diet is also recommended as wet food provides more better hydration than dry food alone, thus minimizing the chances of recurring urethral blockages. Purchasing a water fountain also encourages drinking which will help minimize chances of a repeat blockage. Lastly, dosing of VetriScience UT Strength Feline chews can help minimize the chances of your Cat developing a urinary tract infections caused by bacteria. You can also look into different Pet Insurance plans and whether they will partially cover a repeat blockage if there is a history of one in the past. Best of luck!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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What is the recommended diet for a cat with a previous lower urinary tract infection?
Hi there and thank you for using Boop by Petco to address your concern. If Taffy is predisposed to urinary problems / crystals, I would recommend considering a prescription diet such as Hills C/D or Royal Canin Urinary SO. I would also consider a cranberry supplement such as Paxon, which can be found online quite easily. Increasing water intake is also key. A recirculating water fountain and feeding a canned diet can help with this. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be happy to help you further!
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