Please note that parcels weighing over 2kg may be sent via courier due to Royal Mail weight restrictions. FIC is more common in younger felines and episodes tend to reduce with age. FIC is different from a bladder infection, bladder stones or more serious urinary tract conditions, but can often present the same symptoms. What causes feline idiopathic cystitis in cats? Edit, just found out the new cat is un-neutered but does have an owner in our street, i guess its attracted by the food my neighbour leaves out.

We aim to be as flexible as possible when it comes to your easy-repeat deliveries and you can update the following information at any point. FIC is normally treated with a course of anti-inflammatory medication. This often worries cat owners because, in some cases, where they are dehydrated or have low blood pressure, these medications can cause kidney problems. However in the vast majority of cases they are very safe. Will my cat get feline idiopathic cystitis again? Feliway is the world's leading cat behaviour product, scientifically proven to help stop and prevent unwanted behaviours in cats. And I am sorry but your vet is wrong about the Metacam dosage and there are many (many) recent studies not he use of meloxicam in small animals (rabbits. rats, guinea pigs, etc) that prove this.Most cats will normally have another episode, but there are steps you can take to limit this possibility. Stress reduction is the best way to prevent repeat problems. How can I reduce my cat’s anxiety or stress? Feliway Cystease Advanced is a supplement that has been designed to support the lining of cat s bladder. Key Benefits: Contains optimal amounts of N-acetyl Glucosamine and Hyaluronic Acid which are key components of the GAG lining (the lining of the bladder wall) and L-tryptophan which has been proven to reduce stress-related behaviour in cats. For cats suffering from idiopathic cystitis. New formulation contains stress fighting ingredient L-tryptophan. The study above also talks about the half life of Metacam in guinea pigs and shows it is metabolised very rapidly and will not offer effective pain relief if only given once every 24 hours. I found it took around a month for the Cystease to start to have an effect - it needs time to sooth the bladder walls so 2 weeks isn't very long.

It isn't easy reading if you aren't familiar with scientific papers, but this is a good place to start covering dosages, bioavaibility and long term effects of high dose Metacam in guinea pigs:Cystitisis a very common and distressing condition affecting the cat. It is associated with the following signs: When a cat is stressed it has been proven that a layer within the bladder which protects it from the harsh chemicals in urine becomes patchy, when this happens it is more exposed and inflammation can occur (1). FELIWAY Classic can help cats have less severe signs and episodes and fewer recurrences of cystitis (2). HOW TO USE FELIWAY