Cystease isn't an antibiotic, it's glucosamine. If he's prone to this problem then it's well worth keeping him on a maintenance dose anyway. It isn't a prescription item and glucosamine out of your local health food shop will do the job cheaper. If you prefer to use an animal specific product then google Cystease and buy online. The vet said his bladder was empty yesterday and he's straining because he feels like he needs to go. She gave him a Metacam injection, and gave me a 3ml bottle of Metacam oral suspension along with 30 Cystease tablets day (two a day sprinkled on his food). She advised me to give him a 5kg dose daily starting today of the Metacam. 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? 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?

Our easy-repeat delivery service works in conjunction with our VIP loyalty club. Not a member yet? No problem we’ll sign you up as part of setting up your easy-repeat deliveries. Metacam can have some really serious side effects, so personally if the cat is acting normally and taking the cystease as prescribed then I would not give it. For this scenario you will need to use a FELIWAY Classic Diffuser, all you need to do is plug this in where you cat spends most of their time. Leave it plugged in at all times and replace the refill monthly as you need.

I shouldn't think two would hurt, but I'm not a vet and obviously no idea if what you have is the same strength etc. The integrity of the bladder lining can be adversely affected by stress, so Cystease Advanced has been designed to help support the bladder lining while reducing stress-related behaviour in cats. There are many factors that can cause stress in cats such as inter-cat conflict, moving house, new arrivals to the home environment and car travel, to name just a few. 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. My ellie is on maintanence cystease for her uti's and seems to be fine now(When we first got her we were in and out of the vets! (It has been 10 years since and she seems to be well) (Except for the fight she has just been in) Or just doing some research? My local vet (not a specialist ) is always happy to call a colleague or look into something further if she isn't sure.

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

What is feline cystitis (FIC)?

When managing this condition it is important to look at measures to help restore the bladder lining and, where possible, reduce and eliminate stress factors. MiPet CatEase helps to support and preserve the protective glycosaminoglycan (GAG) layer of the bladder. It also contains L-tryptophan which is used in the brain to make serotonin, the happy hormone.. Small dietary changes, plus long term Cytease and twice daily metacam during flare ups helped my girl Lucy a lot.

CanineCystaid isa feed supplement for dogs suffering from chronic cystitis and associated conditions. Feeding Guide: Cystease tablets should be given once or twice daily to an average sized cat.Once the problem has been brought successfully under control, this can be reduced and increased again if a stressful period or event is anticipated.Capsules are easy to administer, they can be added or sprinkled into food. Feline cystitis means that your cat's bladder is inflamed and when it is called idiopathic cystitis it means that there is an underlying unexplained reason for its cause. It is a very common condition and is not always a serious health concern but we always recommend you chat to your vet about it. WHY WOULD THIS BE RELATED TO FELIWAY CLASSIC?

Feeding guidelines

If you find that you still have too much of your last easy-repeat item, you can easily skip a delivery. Cats prone to this type of bladder problem do better if they have a higher fluid intake, which helps produce more dilute urine. The problem is very unusual in cats which are not producing concentrated urine. Therefore we would recommend that most of the diet consists of wet, not dry food. Obese cats are more prone to trouble too, so the total amount of food provided should be restricted so as to keep the cat's bodyweight to the ideal level. It was my decision to put him on Cystease, twice a day for a couple of weeks. Then I cut down to one and he continued to wee fine, nice big wees and no straining, crying or hopping in and out of the litter tray, Then I took them off him and he has been fine for a couple of years now I've just bought some for Mia - more to see if they'll help with reducing her stress than the urinary side of it I am a HUGE fan of D Mannose and would definitely try him on that as @chillminx recommends. It is a very fine powder which dissolves easily into food and none of mine have refused to take it.

MiPet CatEase helps to support and preserve the protective glycosaminoglycan (GAG) layer of the bladder. It also contains L-tryptophan which is used in the brain to make serotonin, the happy hormone. I truly think pain control is so important and so often overlooked in guinea pigs and I am sure your boy would feel a lot better if his pain was more under control.Stress is thought to be the most significant cause of cystitis in cats, so there is lots owners can do to help 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. Feliway Cystease (previously Cystease S / Cystease Advanced) is a tablet given to cats to help encourage urinary health. As stress is considered the main factor in urinary health, it is recommended to use alongside the Feliway calm-inducing diffusers which are available from VioVet here . Various factors have been recognised as being associated with the urinary problems, such as obesity, dried biscuit diets and stress due to environmental factors (often from other cats). i'll finally get to my question which is, does anyone have any experience of this, it's not classed as a medication but as a supplement, i asked if i could gradually wean him off of it and they didn't know, the vet said she hadn't used it herself and to ask the nurse who dispensed it, the nurse said to ask the vet...has anyone used this been able to wean their cat off, i really don't want Finn taking anything he doesn't need and he's only 2 years old, to take them for the rest of his life seems a very long time...i know i can read up online but i'd rather take advice from someone whos used it and knows exactly it works.