FLUTD / Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease

Herbal remedies to help address conditional needs of bladder and urinary tract problems and infections in dogs and cats.

In renal challenges, the kidneys not only need to be supported but consideration should also be given to support of the liver, cardiovascular system and autonomic nervous system., facilitate the support and natural rehabilitation of the kidneys and other important tissues. 

Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is a broad term that includes conditions affecting the feline lower urinary system and bladder, including urolithiasis (stones in the urinary tract), cystitis (inflammation of the bladder) and urethral obstruction.

FLUTD is a common disease in adult cats, affecting approximately 1% of the population. FLUTD affects both male and female cats, but tends to be more dangerous in males than females due to their longer, narrower urethra and greater susceptibility to blockage.

A variety of symptoms may present in FLUTD including:

blood in the urine (hematuria)

frequent urination (pollakiuria)

straining during attempts to urinate (dysuria)

formation of urinary crystals and stones in the bladder (crystalluria / urolithiasis)

prolonged squatting

painful urination

small amounts of urination

licking at the urinary opening

urinating outside of the litter box or in the house

partial or total obstruction of the urethra (aka plugged-penis syndrome and blocked cat syndrome)

behavioral changes

Complete urethral obstruction is fatal if left untreated and is a true medical emergency. Urinary tract disorders have a high rate of recurrence, and some cats seem to be more susceptible to urinary problems than dogs. And once chronic urinary tract infections occur, a predisposition is established, creating a vicious cycle. 

A cat experiencing a urethral obstruction behaves similarly to any other cat with FLUTD. With time, the bladder fills up with urine and causes painful bladder distension. Kidney failure and uremia (excessive waste in blood that the kidneys can't eliminate) can follow within hours.

The cat becomes increasingly distressed, and may howl or cry out in pain. The male cat may constantly lick at his genitals and the penis may be protruded. The cat may seek seclusion, stop eating and drinking, begin to vomit, and become lethargic and eventually comatose as toxins accumulate in the bloodstream.

Organic Remedies - (listed in order of relevance and recommendation by holistic vets for this disease or condition - human grade meets highest safety criteria for pets)

Herbal remedies have a long history of use for the treatment of  urinary and bladder problems, urinary tract disorders and infections such as FLUTD, cystitis, burning during urination, bladder control, weakness, paralysis of the muscles and nerves within the bladder, increased bladder strength, reduced incontinence, urine leakage and improved over all urinary health.

UTI WARRIOR* – (learn more) is a master adaptogen formulation which contain a variety of natural, healthy plant chemicals that have potential urinary protecting and potential urinary inflammation and infection fighting plant actions due to its antioxidant and alternative values against chronic, systemic urinary tract inflammation and infection, stone formation and may help inhibit the presence of multiple pathogens (bacteria, virus, microbes, fungi, allergens, etc) in the urinary bladder and urinary pathway for elimination. UTI WARRIOR* may help affect change at a cellular level, and may help to rebuild deficient glycosaminoglycan content in the bladder tissue matrix, and may have the potential to help relieve painful urinary tract infection cycles as well as may offer important preventative actions against urolithiasis (stone formation), by helping to block calcium oxalate as well as struvite stones from forming, as well as related urinary inflammation and infection when stones accumulate. This plant wonder works to help combat persistent kidney infections (upper urinary tract) and bladder infections (lower urinary tract) by reducing cortisol and calcium levels in the blood as well as works to help normalize pH levels so that homeostasis or balance is achieved (neither excessive acidity or alkalinity is present); a critical component as it relates to the prevention of all types of stones or urinary infection or inflammation.

Urinary Tract Infection Meal Topper  – (learn more) Organic Urinary Tract Infection may nutritionally help support healthy kidney function and its natural plant adaptogen content may help identify the source of the urinary tract infection at a cellular level and nutritionally work to help restore balance in the bladder, kidneys and ureters; may help moderate cortisol and calcium levels in the blood; may help normalize pH levels toward balance (neither acidic or alkaline); may work to help limit all types of future urinary tract infections (UTI's) and stone formation and crystal formation by blocking their formation in the kidneys and bladder (i.e. calcium oxalate stones from acidic urine; struvite stones from alkaline urine); may help address and break up commonly occurring stone formation related to kidney, liver, gallbladder and bladder stones, gravel, crystals and calculi; adaptogen content helps carry out reparative actions against cellular dysfunction that allows stones to form by helping to block unwanted material from entering kidney cells and supporting their safe elimination in the urinary tract; suitable for all life stages of dogs and cats. 

Break It Up – (learn more) helps to eliminate liver, kidney, bladder and gall stones, crystals, grains and gravel (calcium oxalate, struvite, uric acid, cystine, calcium phosphate and silica stones ) with less pain and safely removes them from the body; helps to treat bladder and kidney infections (urinary infections) and diseases, balances and normalizes liver enzyme levels, reduces uric acid and increases urination, for cystitis and prostatitis, infectious hepatitis and leptospirosis, Fatty Liver Disease, (hepatic lipidosis), Feline cholangiohepatitis, Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD), Feline Urological Syndrome (FUS), Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Infection (FIV), Leaky Gut Syndrome, Intestinal Dysbiosis and Intestinal Hypermerability. This product has been proven to be 90% effective at addressing urinary tract infections, stones, gravel, calculi and crystals in dogs and cats. 

Break It Up Meal Topper – (learn more) has been proven to break up to 94% of bladder stones, crystals, calculi and gravel within 2 weeks of use; may help address all types of stones, including liver, kidney, bladder and gall stones, gravel, crystals, grains and calculi, including calcium oxalate, struvite, uric acid, cystine, calcium phosphate and silica stones; adaptogen content may help work preventatively against future stone formation and urinary tract infection by helping to identify and nutritionally address cellular imbalances related to stone and infection cycles; adaptogen content may help address urinary tract infections, including chronic UTI’s by nutritionally helping identify and correct cellular imbalances and infection cycles; may help reduce the amount of cortisol and calcium produced in the urine and helps normalize pH levels in the animal body, which may be beneficial for dogs and cats suffering from chronic and episodic upper urinary tract and bladder infections and kidney infections; may help normalize liver enzyme levels, helps reduce uric acid, helps acidify urine and helps increase urination and may provide relief from prostatitis.

Tinkle Tonic – (learn more) may help address male specific issues of the urinary tract for dogs and cats, including may help address prostate disorders, may help address conditional needs related to urethral blockage, may help nutritionally support urinary tract and prostate health and help reduce prostrate symptoms including Prostatitis and Benign Hyperplasia Prostate disease (BHP), help promote prostate gland health, a healthy bladder, urinary tract and bowel movements, help soothe and reduce swollen and enlarged prostrate glands, help promote strong and healthy urine flow, relieve pain, discomfort and difficulty when urinating; for incomplete urination, increased frequency of urination or reduction in the volume of urine, help relieve painful and strained defecation, help increase circulation and strengthen the immune system; help nutritionally address urinary incontinence and weakened bladders.

Stix and Stones - (learn more) Stix and Stones may nutritionally help reduce urinary tract inflammation; may help support healthy kidney function and its natural plant adaptogen content may help identify the source of the urinary tract infection at a cellular level and nutritionally work to help restore balance in the bladder, kidneys and ureters; may help moderate cortisol and calcium levels in the blood; may help normalize pH levels toward balance (neither acidic or alkaline); may work to help limit all types of future urinary tract infections (UTI's) and stone formation and crystal formation by blocking their formation in the kidneys and bladder (i.e. calcium oxalate stones from acidic urine; struvite stones from alkaline urine); may help address and break up commonly occurring stone formation related to kidney, liver, gallbladder and bladder stones, gravel, crystals and calculi; adaptogen content helps carry out reparative actions against cellular dysfunction that allows stones to form by helping to block unwanted material from entering kidney cells and supporting their safe elimination in the urinary tract; suitable for all life stages of dogs and cats.

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