Cats are good eaters but rarely drink enough. As a result, many suffer from urinary problems. Studies indicate that around 19 million European cats (around 15% of the total) suffer from urinary system disorders, making it one of the main reasons why cat parents consult a veterinarian.
There are 3 major causes of lower urinary tract diseases in cats: feline idiopathic cystitis (approximately 60% of cases), urinary stones (20%) and urethral plugs (15%*).
Feline idiopathic cystitis, the most common cause of urinary problems, is often linked to stress:
1. Environmental stress increases nerve impulses to the bladder. It generates inflammation of the bladder wall.
2. Bladder inflammation creates pain and sends messages to the brain which in turn generates stress
You can reduce the risk of your cat suffering from lower urinary tract disease by taking a few steps:
- Make sure your cat has sufficient hydration.
- Keep your pet at a healthy weight: obesity is a major risk factor for urinary problems.
- Anticipate stressful situations for your cat (moving house, arrival of a newborn or a new animal in the home, going on vacation, road works, etc.) and provide solutions to regulate the impact on your cat’s emotional state.
- Provide the right nutrients, in appropriate amounts, needed to maintain your cat’s bladder health.
Several nutritional solutions allow you to take care of your companion’s emotional state. Your veterinarian will likely be able to make recommendations.
At Treatsy, we have developed a chew that contains a high concentration in nutrients which are scientifically proven to reduce stress and anxiety in cats, as well as support feline urinary tract health. Treatsy Stress & Urinary System helps to effectively reduce the risk of feline idiopathic cystitis. This formula can also be administered to cats during temporary stressful situations (travel, going on vacation, moving, etc.).
