Thursday, September 23, 2010

The right dietary choices for a cat with a urinary blockage

When a person has a urinary blockage or infection, they may be uncomfortable for a few days. When a cat has one, it could potentially be fatal. It is important for the owner of an afflicted cat can make careful choices for a cat with a urinary blockage. The right dietary choices can actually help prevent the blockage from occurring at all.

The best possible thing to feed a cat with a urinary blockage is a raw food diet. This is because their systems are going to be very sensitive and unable to handle processed pet foods. Also, a raw diet is the closest thing to what they would actually eat in nature, so it is more likely that their bodies will have an easy time processing it.
One reason that a cat may have a urinary blockage is if their pH levels are unbalanced. This type of imbalance could lead to bladder stones and blockages that could potentially become very dangerous. A great way to regulate this type of imbalance is by adding about a quarter teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to whatever food the cat is going to eat.

In general, owners of cats with urinary blockages should avoid dry food all together. It is high in carbohydrates and grains, which can cause infections and bladder blockages. If a raw diet is out of the question, then it is best to feed the cat canned food that is primarily made up of meat and gravy. This will not only give them the nutrients they need but also the moisture to help with their infection or blockage.

Food is important when it comes to controlling a urinary blockage in a cat, but it is also important to consider their water. If water is left out for a long period of time, it can grow bacteria which will only make the problem worse. Water should be changed regularly and it is necessary to make sure that the cat always has water available since it will help flush the infection out of the urethra.

Choosing the right food for a cat with a urinary blockage is the best way to control the problem. Dry foods are a bad idea because they contain elements that contribute to blockages and that are not part of a cat's natural diet. It is best if an owner can provide their cat with a raw diet but if that is not an option, they should only feed them canned foods with meat and gravy.

John J. Watson

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