Bladder problems: prevention and treatment

Bladder irritation, infection, stones and crystals: prevention and treatment .

Bladder problems may include irritation, infections, and stones. Lots can be done to prevent these problems, and to treat them. Depending upon the problem, they may be treated differently, however these principles apply to all cases:

To help prevent bladder problems:

• Feed moist or canned food rather than dry food, especially to cats.
• Warm food rather than feed it cold.
• Keep pets happy, especially cats, because research has found that angry or aggressive cats have more bladder problems than happy, peaceful cats.
• Treat diarrhea immediately with probiotics to prevent GI bacteria from contaminating the urethra and causing bladder infections.
• Treat anal sac problems with homeopathic or herbal suppositories that release healing materials within the rectal area to prevent scooting that roughens the perineum and allows bacteria to enter the urethra.
• Give pets that urinate frequently but in small amounts on Omega 3 fatty acids to help reduce inflammation and decrease urgency.
• If your pet is urinating inappropriately because it is confused, help strengthen the brain to improve thinking with Marin, Cholodin, SAMe and Omega 3 fatty acids.
• If your pet is urinating inappropriately because it is anxious or stressed, your veterinarian will help you identify the cause and find a remedy.

Your veterinarian will work with your pet to ensure that its bladder problem is assessed and treated according to urine acidity, magnesium content, and the presence of bacteria or stones.

• Have pets examined immediately if they urinate inappropriately.
• Use antibiotics as prescribed.
• Use herbs, such as marshmallow, uva ursi, horsetail, corn silk, gravel root, polyporus, poria, hydrangea, eupatorium (joe-pye weed), dandelion, and kochia as prescribed by your holistic veterinarian.



To find a holistic veterinarian who will work with you to get to the bottom of your pet's problem so that the true causes are addressed, visit the American Holistic Veterinary Medicine Association website: www.ahvma.org.

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