Recently, Hubby and I found out that our eleven year old tortie feline named Cinnamon has a large bladder stone. The vet did an ultrasound and gave us the picture. He told us that Cinnamon would have to have an operation that costs just shy of $2,700.00 or she would have to be put to sleep. We weren't satisfied with either solution so we opted for a third. We purchased enough pain meds and antibiotics to get her through over a month of doses. We then went home and I began researching the issue for a homeopathic method. What came up over and over again was a product known as UTI Free by Pets Alive, a homeopathic institution. Well, it was $85.00 for three small bottles but we decided to give it a try. Cinnamon has been on the solution for over a month now. She's been off both pain meds and antibiotics for over two weeks and she's happier and more active than we've seen her for a long time. She is still on the method and she will be on maintenance doses for the rest of her life (as will our male kitty Rocky). We're keeping a good eye on her but so far she's showing no signs of pain, she's back to using her litterbox reliably and we are very optimistic that this product is helping her body diminish the bladder stone in a completely natural fashion.
My research has also shown that there are large numbers of not only animals, but also people that have been coming up with urinary tract infections. Much of the research I've done comes up with the conclusion that our tap water has a great deal to do with the rise in this type of infection. We may drink bottled water but much of our cooking still uses tap water. The parent company to Pets Alive is a company known as Native Remedies... I'm going to be ordering some homeopathic stuff for hubby and I from there. They also have urinary tract solutions for people there. This may sound a bit like an ad, but I assure you, I have nothing to gain from anyone ordering from these people, I've just seen what their product has done for Cinnamon and I'm very happy with the results :)
That's great you were able to find something that worked and will also work as maintenance for both of them. They told us to use only distilled water for our pets.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear your cat is doing better. Vet bills sure can run up quickly.
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