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What Food to Give a Cat With Urinary Blockage - A Guide For Smart Cat Lovers
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If you're wondering what food to give a cat with urinary blockage, then you're smart. A lot of pet owners just don't realize that what they feed their cat is essential to their cat's urinary health. In this article, you'll learn what to look for in a quality cat food and how to supplement your cat's diet to prevent your cat from ever suffering from urinary problems again.
Urinary Tract Cat Food
We all know that food is our first medicine. Eating the proper food is our primary defense against disease. What is true for humans is also true for your favorite feline. To give your cat the best possible diet, you need to start reading labels. Although I could recommend a brand, you may not be able to find it in your area, so the best way to start is at your local pet store chain or health food store. You can also try big health food stores, like Whole Foods.
What Food to Give A Cat with Urinary Blockage
Look for food that contains the following. The first ingredient on the label should be the first ingredient listed below:
- Protein in the form of fish, beef or chicken. Since cats are carnivores, they need their protein. Unlike humans, they require a higher percentage of protein to carbs. (Us humans need more vegies.)
- Blueberries, cranberries or other types of berries. Berries help support a healthy bladder and keep it infection-free.
- Vegetables.
- Rice.
- DL-Methionine. This amino acid stops the formation of bladder stones and limits the amount of ammonia in the urine.
- Magnesium - a mineral that stops bladder crystals from forming.
A good urinary tract cat food should not contain wheat or soy flour or any other by-products like corn gluten meal or soybean meal.
It's important to note that even if you find a food that follows the guidelines listed above, you still may need to give your cat a supplement. This is because cat urinary problems are common and some cats are more susceptible than others, so it goes without saying that you should do all you can to boost your cat's immunity.
This is why a growing number of cat lovers are giving their beloved pets a homeopathic remedy in addition to healthy cat food and lots of fresh, clean water. Homeopathic remedies are easy to administer (you just sprinkle some crystals on your cat's food), inexpensive, safe and effective. They are strong enough to be used for treatment, yet so gentle, they can be used daily for prevention.
Since some of these remedies are more effective than others, look for one that contains the following ingredients: staphysagris, cantharis, uva ursi and berberis. These ingredients are proven to be effective.
So now you have your answer about what food to give a cat with urinary blockage, plus now you know that a homeopathic remedy in conjunction with a proper diet, exercise and fresh, clean water can treat and prevent cat urinary problems effectively and inexpensively and prevent them from ever coming back.
About the Author
Laura Ramirez is a researcher who educates pet owners about natural remedies that heal disorders and keep pets vibrant and healthy. Find out more about safe, effective ways to maintain your pet's urinary tract health by reading Laura's findings at http://www.pet-ut-health.com.
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