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. I've not tried goats milk but thats definitely something i should try, my Cookie loves milk and luckily it doesn't hurt her tummy but finn doesn't like it but he used to have kitten milk which i believe was goats milk. Your vet will usually do this by using a urinary catheter and, if needed, some special fluid to flush out the bladder. CanineCystaid isa feed supplement for dogs suffering from chronic cystitis and associated conditions.

This is because anxiety has been proven to cause a special layer of the bladder which protects it against the harsh chemicals in urine to become patchy.

Hello - My 7 year old tom cat recently had his first episode of Feline Idiopathic Cystitis, the vet explained that it is usually caused by stress but he is the most chilled out cat I have ever owned. The vet said his bladder was empty yesterday and he's straining because he feels like he needs to go. If Finn's having a problem with repeat infections in his bladder I would also give him Waterfall D-Mannose which is great at mopping up any bacteria hanging around in the bladder.

mmm in that case I would personally need to weigh up the pros / cons as if he's getting really stressed taking them, does that not completely wipe out the gains of taking them? 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. 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. I'd give it for a good long period (probably around a year) and see how it goes before making any decisions - if he's fine on it then what's the issue with giving it long term? Cats are very clean creatures by nature, but when urinary problems hit they can become distressed and anxious.

so possibly bacteria, that could be one reason his 'winkie' was swollen and bruised but i really haven't been given any answers.

the only health problem she's had since is that she now has hyperthyroidism which is very common in older cats (she's 17). He was playing and running about as we went to bed last night, this morning so far he has used his tray for a wee and a poo and ate all of his breakfast with Cystease and added water no problems - he even went back for a second helping! He was given antibiotic and pain relief jabs and we had to take him back the next day, he had managed a little wee by then and the next day they said his bladder felt ok, so gave him meloxicam and cephalexin and told me to bring him back in 5 days. I boil chicken for Finn and he has the water so i know he gets lots of liquid and he's only on wet food.Hang in there - it can be a gruelling process and you are doing a fantastic job advocating for your boy.