My beautiful Oliver, who I brought home from the shelter almost 4 years ago, has a bladder infection. I began to notice that he was dribbling just outside his litter box and it became more and more frequent. I changed the litter, moved the box, even bought a bigger box, until one day I realized what was wrong. I saw blood on the floor.
My heart broke and I called our local University where they have a student program where the Veterinarian students treat pets at the universities clinic. It is also much cheaper this way. Along with antibiotics I received tons of great advice.
This is what I learned:
- Water! Water! Water! Is a must. Keep fresh water down at all times. Buy filtered or spring water especially if you have chemically treated water. Add water or chicken broth to dry food or buy moist food.
- Home cooked food without preservatives and all the artificial colorings and additives is helpful or buy manufactured cat food that is natural without the additives and preservatives. Such as these recommended at About.com.
- Cranberry juice stops bacteria from sticking to the wall of the bladder. You have to make sure it is pure cranberry juice though.
Of course there is no replacement for the proper care of a professional. Take your cat to the vet if you notice any sign of a problem.
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