FLUDT refers to all conditions that affect a cat's lower urinary system (bladder, urethra). In any case, symptoms range from more frequent or uncomfortable urination, presence of blood in the urine to a complete blockage - if crystals are present- of the urethra. Our cat food formulas are designed to reduce the amount of minerals (mainly magnesium) in your pet's diet to reduce the formation of struvite crystals.

We would always recommend asking your vet’s advice prior to changing the diet of any animal under veterinary treatment. We do have many satisfied customers with cats who have suffered from this condition and who are now happily eating our products with no recurrence of their problem. The cranberry extract may help to maintain a healthy urinary tract, since it contains an ingredient which has the special ability of being able to prevent harmful bacteria from sticking to the mucosal walls.

the outset, it may be said that in case there is any predisposing/ obstructive factor (like urinary stones, benign enlargement of prostate, congenital abnormalities of urinary tract, etc.), it must be investigated and treated according to the lines already described. The various tests required for the diagnosis/treatment of UTI are..

A UTI is typically characterized by the sudden onset of frequent, painful, and urgent urination. Lower abdominal pain or lower back pain may also be present. The urine is often foul smelling and cloudy.

Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD), more commonly known as feline urinary syndrome (F.U.S.), is a scientific term used to describe a variety of urinary tract disorders in cats, including kidney and bladder stones, urinary blockage, and cystitis (an infection or inflammation of the bladder). Since numerous conditions fall into this diagnosis, it can be confusing to veterinarians and pet owners alike.

Eighty per cent of all women will experience a UTI in their lifetime; approximately 20% of women will have a UTI each year. One in seven visits to the doctor are urinary related, totaling 9.6 million visits annually.

Disclaimer: This is intended as a general introduction to this topic and is not meant to substitute for your doctor's or Health Professional's advice. All care is taken to ensure that the information is relevant to the reader and applicable to each state in Australia.

Recurrent urinarty tract infections are almost always caused by bacteria that reside in the vagina going up the very short urethra into the bladder. This is not caused by poor hygene. Women who have a tendency toward recurrent infections have particulary sticky cells in their bladder lining that allows the bacteria to stick and cause symtoms such as burning on urination, frequency and occasionally even blood in the urine. It is not understood why centain women have this condition.

Answer: The urinary tract and the vagina are adjacent. It is possible for infection to travel from one to the other. Using Feminine Oneis especially effective in helping individuals who suffer from either infection or inflammation of the urinary tract. However, because it is easy for the toxins which are discharged to accumulate outside the body after use, it is necessary to frequently clean the area outside the vagina and urinary tract in order to prevent infection.

First, ask your doctor to have a urine culture done (through a catheterized sample if you are a female, or a clean voided midstream sample if you are male). This test will help eliminate confusion as to whether or not an infection actually exists. Having repeated documented infections would be a reason to see a urologist.

The urinary tract is the part of the body that makes urine and carries it out of the body. It includes the bladder and kidneys and the tubes that connect them. When germs (called bacteria) get into the urinary tract, they can cause an infection.

For many years there has been controversy about what causes the crystallization of urine in a cat's urinary tract. We're not veterinarians or microbiologists or scientists that can make definitive statements about that. What we do know is, urinary tract crystallization and related problems are very painful and are eventually life threatening. The surgery required to "correct" this problem is expensive ($1000 or more) and not a lot of fun for the cat.

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is an inflammation in the urinary tract. If left untreated, UTIs can cause permanent damage. A UTI is the result of bacteria that multiplies and spreads from the rectum to the urethra and to the bladder or kidneys. Your doctor will diagnose a UTI by reviewing your symptoms, examining you and ordering lab tests including urine analysis and cultures. Generally, your doctor will treat a UTI with antibiotics.

We do not have any prescription type diets. Your veterinarian can help you to determine whether one of our formulas, if any, would be appropriate for your pet. Our Customer Service Department will be happy to provide you with nutritional information for our dog and cat foods to help you and your veterinarian to make this decision.