How to Treat Your Cat’s UTI Naturally: 5 Effective Remedies

Understanding Feline Idiopathic Cystitis (FIC) and Natural Remedies

If your cat is exhibiting symptoms like passing bloody urine, urinating in unusual places, or excessively licking herself, she may be suffering from a condition known as Feline Idiopathic Cystitis (FIC). Here’s an easy way to visualize the problem: think of a plastic cup as your cat’s urinary bladder and a plastic bag as the lining of that bladder. In cats with FIC, stress can cause this “plastic bag" to break down, allowing urine, which should stay contained, to come into contact with the bladder walls, causing inflammation and bloody urine.

First Steps and Pain Relief

The first thing to do if you have a cat, especially a male cat, struggling to urinate or not passing any urine, is to visit your veterinarian to ensure your cat is not completely blocked. The first principle in treating FIC naturally is pain relief. A good natural pain reliever is CBD oil. I recommend doses of three milligrams per 10 pounds of body weight, administered once or twice daily.

Reducing Spasms Naturally

Another important aspect is reducing urethra spasms to make it easier for your cat to pass urine. A natural antispasmodic that I suggest is Valerian root tincture. Consider using doses of a quarter milliliter per 10 pounds of body weight, two to three times a day.

Addressing Stress and Anxiety

Reducing your cat’s anxiety is crucial since stress is a major cause of FIC. A natural option to consider is a calming product like catnip. Look how effective it can be in calming an anxious cat. Additionally, L-theanine, an amino acid found in green tea, is beneficial. I recommend doses of one to two milligrams per pound, two to three times daily.

Increasing Fluid Intake

It’s vital to increase fluid intake in cats with FIC. Cats on a dry food diet have a significantly higher incidence of developing this condition. I suggest using a syringe to administer about 20 to 25 milliliters of chamomile tea, two to three times a day.

Supporting the Bladder Wall

Lastly, supplementing your cat’s diet to help fortify the bladder wall lining is beneficial. Two components that can help are glucosamine and chondroitin, both of which are included in my supplement, the Ultimate Feline Health Formula.

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