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Surgery for Feline Urinary Tract Infections

There are no surgeries for feline urinary tract infections.  Usually antibiotics are prescribed and the infection goes away.  If your cat is having frequent urinary tract infections there can be an irritation caused by tiny crystals which form and irritate the lining of the bladder or ureters. Surgery is sometimes required for this problem if the blockage can not be flushed out with a catheter.  If the stones are too big surgery is needed to remove them.
 
Feline urinary tract infection may be the result of bacteria, fungus, parasitic, viral, urinary stones, obstructions, cancer, stress or even diet.  Sometimes the infection can get better even if no treatment is given.  However, if your cat looks like it is troubled do not wait for veterinarian treatment because infections can progress to the kidneys or a blockage can cause toxic buildup in the bladder, making the problem life threatening.

Symptoms are similar with bladder infections and blockages.  The cat licks itself trying to relieve the pain, won’t use the litter box, has very little or no urine and cries out in pain, or the cat can have blood in his urine.  Cystitis can occur in male and female cats and is also called FUS or feline urologic syndrome or FLUTD, feline lower urinary tract disease. 

Special diets can help dissolve crystals if they are small enough, but you must make sure your cat increases his water intake, reduce stress and eliminate dry food.  If you cat doesn’t drink much water you can try mixing water with his canned food.

Surgery for feline urinary tract infections is done if there are blockages because of crystals which form into bladder stones and can not be passed by pressure or flushing the urethra with a catheter.  Cats that have had one blockage are prone to recurrent stones or infections and so the vet may recommend surgery.  Surgery will not prevent infections and complications can result such as nerve damage, incontinence or scar tissue.

Sometimes all that is needed is a change in diet in addition to a homeopathic remedy that controls the pH levels and helps with urine flow.  Wouldn’t you rather try a simple preventative remedy that has been proven to work instead of an expensive surgical procedure?

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R. Shelly is a regular contributor to Pet Natural Cures, a site discussing some of the most promising natural treatments for pet health on the market today, Prescription Drug Alternative and other sites relating to the health of everyone and our pets.