How Do You Prevent Urinary Tract Infections In Cats?
If your cat gets a urinary tract infection, or UTI, it can experience extreme discomfort or pain. Additionally, your cat can associate the litterbox with pain and stop using it. And although urinary tract infections are common in cats, they are preventable. According to Lisa A. Pierson, DVM, a contributor to catinfo.org, there are simple measures you can take to greatly reduce your cat’s chances of ever developing a urinary tract infection. Provide your cat with fresh, clean water to encourage him to drink. Water removes bacteria and other infection-causing organisms from your cat’s urethra and bladder. Feed your cat wet food, such as canned cat food, to increase its moisture intake. Lisa A. Pierson, DVM, of catinfo.com stresses the importance of maximizing your cat’s water intake and states that cats on a wet-food-only diet take in at least double the amount of water as cats on a dry-food-only diet. Give your cat small meals throughout the day. Whether you feed your cat wet food, dry
