8catsplus2
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Lucy gets UTI 's often Does anyone use a home remedy for UTI's
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Ale & Bobo & Minnie (GA)
Member Since 2019
I’m sorry I don’t, but I wanted to say that Lucy is so adorable!!!!!
Diane Tyler's Mom GA
Member Since 2018
She sure is a cutie with that tongue hanging out
8catsplus2
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JanetNJ
Member Since 2016
My cat allie(non diabetic) got them every year for several years. What we did was added two water fountains, and feed foods without food coloring(she was eating crappy store kibble before I knew better.). She hasn't had one in 5 years now. Diabetics are sometimes prone to uti. Try adding more water sources.
JanetNJ
Member Since 2016
Oh I do remember heading off one of her utis that had just started with some apple cider vinegar. Not all cats would eat it though. https://www.entirelypets.com/cat-uti-treatment.html
Bron and Sheba (GA)
Member Since 2015
Are you sure they are UTIs and not idiopathic cystitis. Google FLUTD
Tomlin
Member Since 2019
Hi.
Definitely explore Bron’s thought. It is not that uncommon or unusual for vets to diagnose a UTI and prescribe antibiotics without ever doing a culture to be sure it actually is a UTI vs an issue like FLUTD. I do have a very close friend & her brothers cat was finally diagnosed with FLUTD but only after he took him to two internal medicine specialists for opinions. The cats UTIs initially occurred every so many months but then as time went on the “UTIs” started occurring every 1-2 weeks vs months.
There are actually vets specialized in urology. I am attaching the link for the American Society of Veterinary Nephrology and Urology. There may be a urologist near you OR if you see an internal medicine specialist and you don’t live near any of the urologists, the internal medicine specialist is able to consult with one if necessary:
https://www.asvnu.org/pet-owner-about-page
I can tell you that my friends brother is now using a prescription food specific to urology issues. He just started using it this week so unfortunately, I cannot tell you if it is working yet or not. He has tried a homemade diet, raw food, saw a wholistic vet and tried some herbal supplements but none of it helped
. The cat had also been treated over the years with multiple rounds of antibiotics and more traditional courses of treatment by his vet and one internal medicine specialist but the treatments only provided temporary relief. He did have 2 Ultrasounds done and the next step will be a trip to one of the urology specialists and possibly a cystoscopy. Honestly, he most likely would have saved time and aggravation if he sought the advice from a urologist first.
Hopefully, this is way more info than you need, but I know the frustration my friends brother has had with this issue and I figured that I would provide the details in case any of it helps you with your issue.
Definitely explore Bron’s thought. It is not that uncommon or unusual for vets to diagnose a UTI and prescribe antibiotics without ever doing a culture to be sure it actually is a UTI vs an issue like FLUTD. I do have a very close friend & her brothers cat was finally diagnosed with FLUTD but only after he took him to two internal medicine specialists for opinions. The cats UTIs initially occurred every so many months but then as time went on the “UTIs” started occurring every 1-2 weeks vs months.
There are actually vets specialized in urology. I am attaching the link for the American Society of Veterinary Nephrology and Urology. There may be a urologist near you OR if you see an internal medicine specialist and you don’t live near any of the urologists, the internal medicine specialist is able to consult with one if necessary:
https://www.asvnu.org/pet-owner-about-page
I can tell you that my friends brother is now using a prescription food specific to urology issues. He just started using it this week so unfortunately, I cannot tell you if it is working yet or not. He has tried a homemade diet, raw food, saw a wholistic vet and tried some herbal supplements but none of it helped
. The cat had also been treated over the years with multiple rounds of antibiotics and more traditional courses of treatment by his vet and one internal medicine specialist but the treatments only provided temporary relief. He did have 2 Ultrasounds done and the next step will be a trip to one of the urology specialists and possibly a cystoscopy. Honestly, he most likely would have saved time and aggravation if he sought the advice from a urologist first. Hopefully, this is way more info than you need, but I know the frustration my friends brother has had with this issue and I figured that I would provide the details in case any of it helps you with your issue.
Bron and Sheba (GA)
Member Since 2015
My vet did an ultrasound to eliminate cancer, stones and a culture to eliminate infection. I then followed the advice I found in FLUTD sites.
I would suspect FLUTD in a male cat over a UTI because it’s harder for a male cat generally to get a UTI because of the anatomy of a male cat V a female cat.
I would suspect FLUTD in a male cat over a UTI because it’s harder for a male cat generally to get a UTI because of the anatomy of a male cat V a female cat.
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