A high percentage of cystitis cases, however, are said to be 'idiopathic' i.e. not associated with a medical cause. Thiscommonly occurs in cats which have an exaggerated response to stress. If your cat suffers with Idiopathic Cystitis it is important to identify stressors in the environment and reduce the impact of these.Stress is a common reason for underlying feline cystitis in cats.If your vet has advised you that your cat's cystitis is due to stress, then Feliway Cystease is the ideal support product to use alongside their other suggestions. Rushed my little boy (1 yr 7mo tabby) to the vets yesterday after he started showing signs of a UTI - peeing outside of his tray, repeatedly straining (about 10 times in half an hour) and right before I took him doing a small, pink wee. Edit, just found out the new cat is un-neutered but does have an owner in our street, i guess its attracted by the food my neighbour leaves out. And I am sorry but your vet is wrong about the Metacam dosage and there are many (many) recent studies not he use of meloxicam in small animals (rabbits. rats, guinea pigs, etc) that prove this.

Feline idiopathic cystitis in cats (FIC) is inflammation of the bladder with an unknown medical cause i'll finally get to my question which is, does anyone have any experience of this, it's not classed as a medication but as a supplement, i asked if i could gradually wean him off of it and they didn't know, the vet said she hadn't used it herself and to ask the nurse who dispensed it, the nurse said to ask the vet...has anyone used this been able to wean their cat off, i really don't want Finn taking anything he doesn't need and he's only 2 years old, to take them for the rest of his life seems a very long time...i know i can read up online but i'd rather take advice from someone whos used it and knows exactly it works.

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FIC is more common in younger felines and episodes tend to reduce with age. FIC is different from a bladder infection, bladder stones or more serious urinary tract conditions, but can often present the same symptoms. What causes feline idiopathic cystitis in cats? Feliway Cystease Advanced is a supplement that has been designed to support the lining of cat s bladder. Key Benefits: Contains optimal amounts of N-acetyl Glucosamine and Hyaluronic Acid which are key components of the GAG lining (the lining of the bladder wall) and L-tryptophan which has been proven to reduce stress-related behaviour in cats. For cats suffering from idiopathic cystitis. New formulation contains stress fighting ingredient L-tryptophan. It isn't easy reading if you aren't familiar with scientific papers, but this is a good place to start covering dosages, bioavaibility and long term effects of high dose Metacam in guinea pigs: The integrity of the bladder lining can be adversely affected by stress, so Cystease Advanced has been designed to help support the bladder lining while reducing stress-related behaviour in cats. There are many factors that can cause stress in cats such as inter-cat conflict, moving house, new arrivals to the home environment and car travel, to name just a few. Feliway Cystease should be taken orally, either given whole or broken open and mixed with food, and it is recommended that it should be used with Feliway to achieve the best results.

Please note that parcels weighing over 2kg may be sent via courier due to Royal Mail weight restrictions. We're 2 floors up and there has been a new cat outside, theres usually one hanging about, my neighbours feed it even though it has a home near by but recently there has been 2, i didn't think it would be the reason seeing as the cats don't come into our building and my cats don't go outside...but my hubby has just come home and said he thinks the cat outside was spraying against the cars so im guessing even though i can't hear it or smell it that my cats can.You also have the functionality to pause your subscription on easy repeat, simply go to ‘My Account’ to do this. When managing this condition it is important to look at measures to help restore the bladder lining and, where possible, reduce and eliminate stress factors.

Stress can adversely affect the integrity of the bladder lining of your cat and unfortunately there are many factors that can cause stress in cats. Inter-cat conflict, moving house, new arrivals to the home environment and car travel, to name just a few. You could also try him with a little goats milk as a change from broth, but go cautiously as some cats get a loose stool from any kind of milk that contains lactose.When a cat is stressed it has been proven that a layer within the bladder which protects it from the harsh chemicals in urine becomes patchy, when this happens it is more exposed and inflammation can occur (1). FELIWAY Classic can help cats have less severe signs and episodes and fewer recurrences of cystitis (2). HOW TO USE FELIWAY Feline cystitis means that your cat's bladder is inflamed and when it is called idiopathic cystitis it means that there is an underlying unexplained reason for its cause. It is a very common condition and is not always a serious health concern but we always recommend you chat to your vet about it. WHY WOULD THIS BE RELATED TO FELIWAY CLASSIC?

Your boy is gorgeous - honestly I think silver agoutis are my absolute favourite guinea pig colour. It was my decision to put him on Cystease, twice a day for a couple of weeks. Then I cut down to one and he continued to wee fine, nice big wees and no straining, crying or hopping in and out of the litter tray, Then I took them off him and he has been fine for a couple of years now Stress is one of the common reasons cats get cystitis and so it is often recommended to use FELIWAY Classic to help your cat. If your vet has advised you that your cat's cystitis is due to stress then FELIWAY Classic would be a product which you could use alongside their suggestions.

How is feline idiopathic cystitis in cats treated?

When cats have cystitis it means that their bladders are inflamed. Feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC) describes cystitis which has an unexplained medical cause. It is a really common condition and is not normally a serious health concern, but can be very uncomfortable for your cat. I truly think pain control is so important and so often overlooked in guinea pigs and I am sure your boy would feel a lot better if his pain was more under control.