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The Truth About By-Products In Pet Food

5/24/2016

We know that you want to feed your pet food that is good for them. Sometimes that may mean that you chose to avid "by-products" because it seems like the healthier option. Unfortunately, much of our aversion to "by-products" is solely due to advertising - not nutritional facts. Here is an article that explains what by-products really are, and what you should be aware of when buying pet food.

What to do About Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease

5/24/2016

What is FLUTD?

Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is an inflammatory condition of the bladder and/or urethra in cats.

This inflammation may be caused by urinary crystal formation, bacterial infection or (very rarely) cancer, but often a cause is never found. Inflammation in the urinary tract causes a variety of symptoms including increased frequency of urination, difficulty urinating, inappropriate urination (going outside the litterbox), blood in the urine, and vocalizing (crying or howling) when trying to urinate.

Feline lower urinary tract disease usually develops early in a cat’s life, and tends to cause episodes of urinary issues throughout their lifetime. Understanding some of the risk factors of FLUTD can help in managing this condition to prevent recurrence of urinary signs.