Frosty weather causes cystitis in cats

15/12/2007 by Arielle.

I went for my usual jog this morning with Slick our excited Labrador. It is the highlight of her day. We run around the open park outside our house.This the first morning where I have had to put on a scarf, hat and gloves as it is so frosty. I do love the frost though as it means no muddy paws in the house (only dog owners will understand this). I then had a full day at work and saw 3 cats today with a bladder infection or cystitis. One had previously suffered with this very painful condition; but 2 of them had never suffered before and usually went outdoors to toilet instead of using litter trays. I explained to their owners that their cats were probably very reluctant to scratch the frozen ground and were holding their urine in. Bacteria thrive in a warm environment and this could have been the cause of their bladder infection. Snow also seems to cause an increase in cystitis in cats. It is easily treated with antibiotics, some pain relief and I recommend feeding their cats wet food for a few days instead of dry.

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