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Major cause of feline idiopathic cystitis is conflict with another cat in the home

PoC avatarPosted on July 14, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 14, 2020

Probably it should not be called feline idiopathic cystitis because a major cause of it is known. A cause which I discuss here. The word “idiopathic” means an unknown cause of a disease. Study In a study carried out in … Continue reading →

Posted in multicat households | Tagged cat urinary problems, conflict, cystitis, Feline Idiopathic Cystitis, multi-cat household, timid cat, uri | Leave a reply

Ragdoll peeing by the front door. What can I do?

PoC avatarPosted on May 20, 2020 by Michael BroadMay 20, 2020

This is the current problem as described by Donna Fraser on Facebook (I have shortened her post a little to make it more manageable): So I recently took in this handsome boy Charlie who was re-homed because I was told … Continue reading →

Posted in urinary tract | Tagged anxiety, cat anxiety, cat cystitis, cat marking, cat marking territory, cat stress, cystitis, Feline Idiopathic Cystitis, ragdoll cat, urinary tract infections, wet cat food | Leave a reply

Does dry cat food cause urinary tract problems?

PoC avatarPosted on January 17, 2020 by Michael BroadJanuary 17, 2020

Look, if you want to really get into this topic, I’d advise you to read Lisa Pierson’s website. She is a fully qualified veterinarian and passionate about not feeding dry cat food to cats and feline urinary tract health. She’ll … Continue reading →

Posted in urinary tract | Tagged cat cystitis, cat health problems, cat urinary problems, cystitis, Feline Idiopathic Cystitis, urinary tract infections | Leave a reply

If you are feeling stressed your cat might be too

PoC avatarPosted on June 7, 2019 by Michael BroadJune 7, 2019

Cat guardians should be mindful that their cat’s feeling may be synchronised to their moods from stress and upset to calm and contentment.

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Posted in environment | Tagged cat environment, cat overgrooming, cat stress, cystitis, Feline Idiopathic Cystitis, human to cat relationship | Leave a reply

Home Remedy for Cat with Cystitis

PoC avatarPosted on August 15, 2018 by Michael BroadAugust 15, 2018

People search for a home remedy for a cat with cystitis. I have first-hand experience. Many years ago my cat had cystitis. It was caused primarily by stress compounded by a full-time dry food diet. She was stressed because I … Continue reading →

Posted in home treatment | Tagged cat cystitis, cat ownership, cat stress, cystitis, dry cat food, Feline Idiopathic Cystitis, home treatments for cats | 1 Reply

Case study of five-year-old cat having great difficulty urinating

PoC avatarPosted on December 31, 2016 by Michael BroadDecember 31, 2016

When this cat did urinate it was bloody. He also groomed his abdomen excessively. These are the unmistakeable signs of an anxious and stressed cat. He had developed cystitis (infection of the bladder) which is often linked to stress. He … Continue reading →

Posted in urinary tract | Tagged cat cystitis, cat hair loss, cat health problems, cat overgrooming, cat stress, cystitis, Feline Idiopathic Cystitis, urinary tract infections, UTI | 3 Replies

Home treatment for cat cystitis

PoC avatarPosted on March 8, 2015 by Michael BroadMarch 8, 2015

Home treatment for cat cystitis is only part of what should happen when a cat has this disease. The other part is that a vet’s diagnosis is essential because you have to know the cause before you can administer the … Continue reading →

Posted in urinary tract | Tagged cat health problems, cystitis, home treatments for cats | 2 Replies

Natural Treatment for Cat Urinary Tract Infections

PoC avatarPosted on February 18, 2013 by Michael BroadFebruary 18, 2013

“Natural treatment” normally means homeopathic medicines, which I list below. It should also include common sense ways to prevent feline urinary tract infections (UTIs) occurring. Preventative action can also be a form of treatment if applied after the cat has … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Health, Infection, Veterinarians | Tagged cat health problems, cystitis, urinary tract infections, veterinarian | 1 Reply

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