Ways to help manage Urinary tract health in cats

Below are some ways to help manage health Urinary tract health in cats

Water

Cats should be encouraged to consume more water and should be presented in a way that your cat prefers. The aim of increasing water intake is to produce more dilute urine, which will be less irritating.

Food

Wet food may be preferable to dry because of the increased water content. Consult your veterinary surgeon as to whether a diet change is appropriate, offer the new diet in an additional separate container to allow the cat to express its preference. Overweight cats are more prone.

Litter boxes

Litter boxes should be provided in several quiet, stress-free locations throughout the house, particularly in multi-cat households. There should be one litter tray per cat plus one. Litter should be non-scented and cleaned daily avoiding a strong disinfectant.

Reduce stress

The aim is to minimise stress so the indoor environment should include opportunities for scratching, climbing, hiding, and resting. If there is a local cat in the neighbourhood causing stress to your cat, try to prevent your cat gaining access to the aggressor.

Increase play

The aim is to reduce anxiety. Some cats prefer to be petted, whereas others may prefer playing with a variety of small toys.