How To Recognize and Stop Feline Urinary Tract Infections Early

Written by Nancy E. Wigal


How can you recognize feline Urinary Tract Infections early on, to save your kitty needless pain, and damage to your home from her cat urine?

This article will outlinerepparttar steps you can take to prevent kitty's pain from feline Urinary Tract Infection andrepparttar 125621 damage done to your home from her urine.

Possiblyrepparttar 125622 single biggest cause of cats not usingrepparttar 125623 litter box is a medical condition called Feline Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). It used to be called Feline Urological Syndrome (FUS), but you don't often see that term anymore.

Feline UTI can be sneaky and hidden, because your cat often may not display outward symptons of discomfort and pain early on. It's only after your kitty feels significant pain, time and time again, that she stops using her litter box because she associates her urinary pain withrepparttar 125624 cat litter box.

This is when you sit up and take notice, since there's nothing like a smelly puddle of cat urine on your beautiful floor or furniture to get your attention!

However, there are a few signs you should be onrepparttar 125625 lookout for. While none of us really want to watch our kitty userepparttar 125626 litter box, it's a good idea to observe her a couple times a week. This way, you can separate normal litter box behavior and habits from those that indicate something is not quite right.

By knowing what is normal for your kitty, you can stop health problems before they manifest themselves into cat urine odor puddles and stains around your home, create immense frustration for you trying to figure out what's wrong, and spend needless time spent cleaning your house after every episode.

And what are we looking for?

First, we are looking to see if our cat cries or howls in obvious pain while she's urinating. If this isrepparttar 125627 case, run, don't walk torepparttar 125628 phone, and call your vet immediately!

Next, even if kitty does her business in silence, look atrepparttar 125629 urine ball (or puddle) before she buries it. If you see any tinge of red or pink - get your cat torepparttar 125630 vet as fast as you can, because she definitely has a UTI in full bloom.

Time For A Dog Bath? Dog Bathing Tips For You And Your Dog

Written by Teresa James


Cleanliness and proper grooming can be very important torepparttar continued good health of our beloved pets. But bathing our puppy or adult dog can often prove to be a challenge. There are many questions, myths and opinions floating around when discussingrepparttar 125620 best care for different dog types and temperaments. Check out these dog bathing tips to get some great ideas so you’ll be prepared for your next dog bath and grooming session.

How often should you bath your dog?

How often your pet will need a dog bath will depend onrepparttar 125621 breed and what type of activitiesrepparttar 125622 dog is involved in. It’s best to bathe your dog only when your dog is really dirty. Just use your nose – that tell tale doggy smell will let you know it’s time for a bath.

If a dog is bathed too oftenrepparttar 125623 skin will be stripped of its natural, protective oils. This will result in dry itchy skin, which will cause your dog to scratch, further irritatingrepparttar 125624 already sensitive skin. If you need to bathe your dog more frequently make sure to use a pet shampoo that will also moisturize your dog’s skin. You may also want to follow up with an after bath pet coat conditioner specifically formulated for dry skin.

Where’srepparttar 125625 best place to bath your dog?

In warm weather you can bathe your dog outside. Pick a place that will not turn to mud when it gets wet. It’s a good idea a have a washtub large enough for your dog to stand up in and fill it with a few inches of water. Water straight from a garden hose may start off warm, but usually gets cold very fast. If your dog starts to resist and shiver, asrepparttar 125626 water gets colder, you may want to consider another option.

Many pet owners have overcome this problem by purchasing a raised dog bath. This convenient, back-saving dog bath is often used with a water temperature mixer valve assembly that completely solves this problem. Withrepparttar 125627 proper equipment set up you’ll be able to save your back and controlrepparttar 125628 water temperature of your dog’s bath. Some temperature mixer valve assemblies hook up to your existing washing machine water supply. At bath time just connect an ordinary garden hose torepparttar 125629 valve assembly and run it outside torepparttar 125630 bathing area. This convenient type of back-saving dog bath can even be used for bathing your dog inside.

If you choose to bathe your dog inside, regulatingrepparttar 125631 water temperature shouldn’t be a problem. But deciding where to bathe your dog might be. Small dogs and puppies can usually be bathed easily in a sink or a washtub. For bigger dogs you will need something bigger like a bathtub or a large shower stall. And of course,repparttar 125632 bigger your dog isrepparttar 125633 biggerrepparttar 125634 potential hassles.

Are you tired of chasing and wrestling with your dog at bath time?

Many dog owners solve this problem by purchasing a raised dog bath. An ergonomically designed dog grooming bathing tub elevates your dog to a level that’s comfortable for you and keeps your dog securely contained, takingrepparttar 125635 hassle out of washing your dog. You’ll getrepparttar 125636 job done in halfrepparttar 125637 time, save your back and stay dryer. The raised dog bath that is available in most pet shops and online stores will also save your dog stress at bath time. No more slipping and sliding. Your dog will really feel secure standing onrepparttar 125638 padded non-slip surface. This type of raised dog bath has been recommended by Dog World Magazine in their "Notable Products forrepparttar 125639 New Millennium".

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