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Cystitis is a common urinary disorder in dogs, but especially in cats.

...which is characterized by inflammation of the inner lining of the bladder. Painful and easily identifiable, it manifests itself through several symptoms, including difficulty urinating. 

Inflammation is usually caused by: 

• Urinary stones, similar to small crystals or stones, block the urethra. They are usually the result of an inadequate diet , poor hydration , or stress. 
• A bacterial infection of the urinary tract (which is quite rare). 

Most often, the animal will show difficulty urinating, that is, getting into position to urinate, but only emitting a few drops. It may also, in the case of cats, make frequent trips to the litter box (always urinating in small quantities) and meowing because cystitis is very painful. It is common for the cat to urinate outside of its litter box and in unusual places because the cat associates pain with the litter box. The animal may compulsively lick its genitals. Finally, it may happen that traces of blood are observed in the urine. 

This disorder can lead to serious health complications, such as urinary obstruction. If not treated promptly, other symptoms can occur, such as loss of appetite, abnormal weakness, vomiting, and even death. Hence, the importance of veterinary advice. 

Furthermore, we know that stress plays a critical role in the onset of feline bladder inflammation. Therefore, understanding the vicious cycle involving pain and stress is crucial in managing this condition. Cystitis is very painful. Pain => stress and stress => cystitis. 

The importance of choosing the right foods 

Cystitis is often caused by an unsuitable diet. It is therefore recommended to choose good quality food (prefer animal proteins to vegetable proteins) and to favor wet food, i.e. canned food ( be careful of the amount of salt in certain pâtés ). 

In recent years, some veterinarians have been questioning the idea of ​​feeding pets exclusively dry food. This is especially true for cats, as cats have traditionally fed exclusively on small rodents and birds, which contain 70–75% water, while dry food contains 7–10%. Canned food, on the other hand, contains an average of 78% water. Therefore, canned food is closer to a cat's natural diet and is more suitable for meeting their water needs. 

Above all, avoid dry food rich in carbohydrates (rice, potatoes, cereals: corn, wheat, soy ) because cats do not have the necessary enzymes to digest them, not to mention that diets based on carbohydrates (read carbohydrate = sugar) could very well be a significant factor in causing diabetes in some cats. You should aim for a diet that gets less than 10% of its calories from carbohydrates. Of course, avoid food containing artificial colors. No, red, yellow or blue kibble is not very healthy...

Keep in mind that cats have a very low inclination to drink and are designed to obtain water with their food. To encourage your cat to drink more, use water fountains that give your cat the opportunity to drink water that is constantly moving, reminiscent of tap water. You'll notice that your cat has never drunk so much! 

It's true that dry food is more convenient and cheaper than canned food, but it's much cheaper in the long run than a trip to the vet, not to mention the worry and anxiety you'll experience if your cat gets cystitis. 

The PIPI-HOLI KIT helps drain the emunctories (liver, kidneys, gallbladder, pancreas), supports the kidneys and the body in the event of infections and inflammation. 

It’s the ally of your pet prone to urinary tract infections! 

This kit contains 4 bottles:

• HOLIDIGEST : drains toxins and supports the kidneys. 
• HOLISEP : Supports the body in case of infection. 
• HOLIFLAME Supports and readapts the anti-inflammatory and anti-pain response. 
• HOLIMIN : Promotes recovery, convalescence.

If necessary:

• HOLISTRESS : If the symptoms appeared as a result of stress. 

Your veterinarian's opinion is essential to determine whether your cat is suffering from simple cystitis or complications due to crystals or stones.

Source : Dr. Lisa A. Pierson, U.S. Veterinarian. https://catinfo.org/