Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are caused by bacteria. They are hard to get rid of once the pet has the condition as UTIs often recur. The best therapy for animals that are prone to UTI is preventive care. Read on to learn more about cause, symptoms, and natural remedies to stop UTIs in your pets.
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Common Causes for Lower Urinary Tract Problems in Pets?
- Incontinence from excessive water drinking or weak bladder (especially in animals that are 7 years or older)
- Bladder inflammation or infection
- Stones, crystals, etc., accumulated in the bladder or urethra
- Stress
Symptoms
- Inability to urinate or only passing a small amount of urine
- Increased amount and/or frequency of urination
- Apparent loss of bladder control
- Bloody or cloudy urine
- Straining, prolongation, or pain when trying to pass urine
- Constant licking of urinary opening
- Strong odor to the urine
- Signs of Lethargy or decreasing health
- Changes in appetite
- Weight loss
- Vomiting
- In cats - abdomen seems bloated or hard to the touch
- Increased water consumption
Cranberry
Cranberry has long been used for UTIs in humans. We find that they work best as preventives for UTIs. It works to have an anti-adhesion effect for E.coli, the primary bacterial offender in UTIs. It does this by stopping the bacteria from adhering to the urinary tract surface.
D-Mannose
The effect of D-Mannose is similar to Cranberry. It is adept at getting E.coli to predominately attach to its surface instead of the urinary tract surface. This forms a new complex, which is then flushed out during urination. It is even thought that it may remove bacteria that are already sticking to the urinary tract. Overall, D-mannose may prove to also be effective at treating an active urinary tract infection. Utrin™ utilizes both of these ingredients in therapeutic amounts, providing a simple and inexpensive tool for dealing with recurrent UTI problems.
Probiotics
Probiotics really get at the root of the problem, as they can help prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs) by restoring and maintaining the urinary tract microbiome. Probiotics can inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria by competing for space and resources, producing antimicrobial substances, and modulating the host's immune response.
Recommended Bladder Support Remedies
Utrin™
Bladder & Urinary Support Pack
