Oh no! Kitty will not eat and I think there is blood in her urine.

Just in case you have noticed the same conditions with your cat, or observed a constant licking of its private parts, and the felines deliberate abandonment of its favorite litter box, than your pet might just be inflicted with a urinary tract infection or UTI. Cats have an odd way of confronting a bladder infection. While the disease causes them to excrete minimal urine and experience pain as well, the typical feline psyche would conclude that the litter box is causing all the discomforts. That is why bladder infections can lead your cat astray and make it use the bathroom in all the wrong places.

As per definition, a urinary tract infection is a medical condition characterized by the bacterial contamination of the walls of the urethra, or with the kidney. In a few instances, bladder infections are caused by underlying disorders that include the formation of bladder or kidney stones that may be disrupting the smooth flow of urine.

In the case of cats, bladder infections usually come about as a consequence to the type of food they eat. If you are fond of feeding your cat commercial pet food and have not checked out its ingredients and nutritional content, it is possible the food is compromising your cats urinary health. Most pet foods are prepared with mere meat byproducts that rarely provide proper feline nutrition, while the blended preservatives, artificial colors, and fillers only serve to impair the urinary functions of your pet.

A veterinarian will most likely prescribe antibiotics to kill the bacteria infecting the urethra or the bladder. Though potent, be aware that antibacterial medicine has the potential of harming the beneficial bacteria and cause gastrointestinal disorders and weaken the immune defenses of your pet. A better alternative, for cat health, is to feed your cat garlic and a dose of cranberry juice; both contain natural anti-microbial substances that will eliminate bacteria as well as the symptoms of the infection. You can also try a pet herbal supplement that have been specially formulated to clear the symptoms of UTI and restore the urinary health of your pet cat. Pet herbal supplements are proven safe and effective, and will not put a drain on your pocketbook.