Cystitis
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🟢 CheckUp Urine Test Strips
🟢 Feliway Cystease Advanced Urinary Tract Support for Cats
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References and resources
- Gunn-Moore DA, Shenoy CM. Oral glucosamine and the management of feline idiopathic cystitis. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. 2004;6(4):219-225. doi:10.1016/j.jfms.2003.09.007
🟢 Feliway Optimum Enhanced Calming Pheromone Diffuser Refill
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😺 Luna Says
We’ve found that this works better than the Feliway “Classic” variety for managing my cystitis.
🟢 Feliway Optimum Enhanced Calming Pheromone Diffuser Starter Kit
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😺 Luna Says
We’ve found that this works better than the Feliway “Classic” variety for managing my cystitis.
🟢 Frisco Senior Litter Box
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😺 Luna Says
The low sides make getting in and out easy on my arthritic joints. Having pain-free access nearby helps with my cystitis. The large area means less difficulty and anxiety finding the perfect spot for a deposit. And Dad says it works great with the Petivity litter box monitor.
🟢 Nature’s Answer Cornsilk Liquid Extract, Alcohol-Free (1 oz)
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🟢 Nature’s Way Corn Silk 1,200 mg Capsules (100 ct)
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🟢 Protexin Cystophan
🟢 Purina Calming Care (30 ct)
References and resources
- Davis H, Franco P, Gagne J, McGowan RTS, Hawley J, Lappin M. Effect of Bifidobacterium longum 999 supplementation on stress associated findings in cats with FHV-1 infection. In: 2021 ACVIM Forum Research Abstract Program. J Vet Intern Med. 2021 Nov;35(6):2943-3204. doi:10.1111/jvim.16220
- Lilly ML. Nutritional Intervention for Feline Stress. Today’s Veterinary Practice. 2022. https://todaysveterinarypractice.com/nutrition/feline-stress-nutrition/
- McGowan RTS, Barnett HR, Czarnecki-Maulden G, et al. Tapping into the “gut feelings”: impact of BL999 (Bifidobacterium longum) on anxiety in dogs. Nestlé Purina Research. 2018. https://fearfreepets.com/wp-content/uploads/delightful-downloads/2018/11/Ragen-McGowan-2018-VBS-Abstract.pdf
🟢 Vetoquinol Zylkene Calming Supplement (75 mg)
14 ct
30 ct
60 ct
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120 ct
References and resources
- Beata C, Beaumont-Graff E, Coll V, Cordel J, Marion M, Massal N, Marlois N, Tauzin J. Effect of alpha-casozepine (Zylkene) on anxiety in cats. Journal of Veterinary Behavior. 2007;2(2):40-46. doi:10.1016/j.jveb.2007.02.002
- Landsberg G, Milgram B, Mougeot I, Kelly S, de Rivera C. Therapeutic effects of an alpha-casozepine and L-tryptophan supplemented diet on fear and anxiety in the cat. J Feline Med Surg. 2017 Jun;19(6):594-602. doi:10.1177/1098612X16669399
🟢 VetPlus Cystaid
🟢 VRS flo cat (powder, 90 g)
Promote optimal urinary tract health and function.
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😺 Luna Says
Please be aware this product contains a small amount of cranberry.
Cystitis references and resources
- Beata C, Beaumont-Graff E, Coll V, Cordel J, Marion M, Massal N, Marlois N, Tauzin J. Effect of alpha-casozepine (Zylkene) on anxiety in cats. Journal of Veterinary Behavior. 2007;2(2):40-46. doi:10.1016/j.jveb.2007.02.002
- Birder LA, Barrick SR, Roppolo JR, Kanai AJ, de Groat WC, Kiss S, Buffington CA. Feline interstitial cystitis results in mechanical hypersensitivity and altered ATP release from bladder urothelium. Am J Physiol Renal Physiol. 2003 Sep;285(3):F423-9. doi:10.1152/ajprenal.00056.2003
- Buffington, C.A.T. (2011), Idiopathic Cystitis in Domestic Cats—Beyond the Lower Urinary Tract. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 25: 784-796. doi:10.1111/j.1939-1676.2011.0732.x
- Carney HC, Sadek TP, Curtis TM, Halls V, Heath S, Hutchison P, Mundschenk K, Westropp JL; American Association of Feline Practitioners; International Society of Feline Medicine. AAFP and ISFM Guidelines for diagnosing and solving house-soiling behavior in cats. J Feline Med Surg. 2014 Jul;16(7):579-98. doi:10.1177/1098612X14539092
- Chew DJ, Buffington CA, Kendall MS, DiBartola SP, Woodworth BE. Amitriptyline treatment for severe recurrent idiopathic cystitis in cats. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1998 Nov 1;213(9):1282-6. doi:10.2460/javma.1998.213.09.1282
- Gunn-Moore DA, Shenoy CM. Oral glucosamine and the management of feline idiopathic cystitis. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. 2004;6(4):219-225. doi:10.1016/j.jfms.2003.09.007
- Gunn-Moore DA, Cameron ME. A pilot study using synthetic feline facial pheromone for the management of feline idiopathic cystitis. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. 2004;6(3):133-138. doi:10.1016/j.jfms.2004.01.006
- He C, Fan K, Hao Z, Tang N, Li G and Wang S (2022) Prevalence, Risk Factors, Pathophysiology, Potential Biomarkers and Management of Feline Idiopathic Cystitis: An Update Review. Front. Vet. Sci. 9:900847. doi:10.3389/fvets.2022.900847
- Poole A. Feline idiopathic cystitis: what to suggest. The Veterinary Nurse. 2020; 11(4):161-165. https://www.theveterinarynurse.com/content/clinical/feline-idiopathic-cystitis-what-to-suggest/
- Shinya TAKENOUCHI, Yui KOBAYASHI, Tatsuya SHINOZAKI, Koji KOBAYASHI, Tatsuro NAKAMURA, Tomohiro YONEZAWA, Takahisa MURATA, The urinary lipid profile in cats with idiopathic cystitis, Journal of Veterinary Medical Science, 2022, Volume 84, Issue 5, Pages 689-693. doi:10.1292/jvms.22-0049
- Wooten S. Feline interstitial cystitis: Its not about the bladder. DVM360. 2017. https://www.dvm360.com/view/feline-interstitial-cystitis-it-s-not-about-bladder