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Monday, July 21, 2008

Urinary Incontinence in Pets- CLICK HERE!

Urinary Incontinence is an in voluntary loss of control over urination. Bladder incontinence in humans is talked about more and more these days. It used to be a taboo subject not that long ago. (Can you say Detrol?) There is little written about bladder control problems in pets though.

When your pet has urinary incontinence, it may cause your pet to urinate often throughout the entire day and night, or urinate without even knowing it. Urinary incontinence is not inappropriate urination (a behavioral problem) and it is not an urinary tract infection or submissive urination. Submissive urination is when a pet pees when they are yelled at or scared.

A veterinarian may need to test your pet to distinguish between urinary incontinence and other urination problems like submission urination or a urinary tract infection. Before getting too upset with your previously potty trained dog .. be sure to check with the vet that it is not one of these problemsIncontinence in dogs in most cases is primary sphincter mechanism incontinence due to the weakness of the urethral muscle. It is commonly seen in middle aged medium to large-size spayed female dogs.

Signs of urinary incontinence in pets include:

Dribbling urine while they walk
Finding wet spots where they sleep or around the house
Irritated skin from contact with urine

Treatment for incontinence in pets varies based on what’s causing the urination problem. Urinary tract infections are treated with antibiotics. If your pet has urethral weakness, your veterinarian may prescribe estrogen supplementation or another medication.

HomeoPet Leaks No More is specifically for urinary incontinence or "leaking" and is a homeopathic remedy. This is worth trying before jumping into surgery or estrogen supplements.
There are many Dog Diapers on the market that can help.

Urine-off makes a remarkable product that will stop the odor and remove urine stains. Urine-Off contains bacteria and enzymes that were painstakingly isolated and selected specifically for their appetite for the urine salt crystal.

Labels: Cat Urinary Tract and Bladder Health, Urine-Off

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Monday, June 23, 2008

Cat and Kitten Urinary Tract Care - Bladder Care for Cats- CLICK HERE!

Bladder problems are common in cats. I can't explain why and even most veterinarians that I have asked don't know why. Weird .. but we have to deal with it.

Bladder problems and incidences are estimated at about 6% of the cat population- believe it or not. There is a great debate amongst professionals on their causes and their treatment.

Bladder problems in cats and less commonly, kittens, may be caused by either infectious agents such as viruses, bacteria, mycoplasma or fungi, crystals in the urine or even noninfectious conditions such as interstitial cystitis. Bladder problems or urinary tract issues can be caused from trauma such as being hit by a car or falling out of a tall building or even a tall fence.

You can't do anything to prevent trauma induced bladder conditions, but you can do something about preventing infectious or dietary induced bladder conditions in your cat.

Before I continue, I want to make sure that you understand this: ANY INFECTION IN YOUR CAT OR KITTEN, any unusual behavior etc... PLEASE, PLEASE see your veterinarian first.

The first product that we have found to be effective is UTI Paste by Mark and Chappell

UTI Paste provides a source of dl-Methionine and natural cranberry extracts.
This unique formulation acts as an aid in the management and maintenance of
urinary tract health for your cat. Dl-Methionine an essential amino acid can
only be obtained from the diet, aids in lowering urinary pH levels.

The second product that is recommended by professions is by EXCEL.

Excel Bladder Paste is a tasty paste that is prepared with cranberry for your cat's urinary tract health and preventive care. Cranberry extract and DL-Methionine help balance the pH. Great for senior cats and indoor cats.

The most common signs of a urinary tract infection in your cat that you will see include:

Seeing your cat spending alot of time in the litter box, often straining to urinate.
Blood in the urine, at other times there may be just tiny spots of urine even though they were in the litter box for a long time.
Sometimes, they will associate the litter box with pain and actually urinate elsewhere.
Sometimes you will here them cry, moan or move about uncomfortably in the litter box due to pain and discomfort.
Sometimes, you will not see any urine and this can be very serious and life threatening because they may be blocked and unable to urinate and become toxic.

This is an emergency and you should take your cat to your veterinarian immediately. Any of the above signs warrant a visit to your veterinarian.

Labels: Cat Urinary Tract and Bladder Health