If left untreated, urinary tract infection in cats can become a serious problem. There are some proven home remedies for cats with UTI that will fix the problem.

Urinary tract infection can be effectively treated with a tisane (tea) of various antiseptic and disinfectant herbs such as uva ursi, horsetail, juniper berry, cleavers, corn, nettle, and marshmallow leaf.

Mix half a teaspoon of uva ursi leaves with half a teaspoon of horsetail and half a teaspoon of juniper berries. Add half a liter of water, bring to a boil and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and add half a teaspoon each of the cleavers, corn, nettle, and marshmallow leaf. Cover the mixture and let it cool. Give a dropper every three hours.

Uva ursi acts as an antiseptic and will cleanse the urinary tract. It is a bitter tasting herb and you can neutralize the bitterness by adding a bit of vegetable glycerin to the mix. Horsetail will disinfect the urinary system and juniper berries are antiseptic and diuretic. Cleavers and corn are soothing tonics for the kidneys and also slightly diuretic. Nettle is another tonic herb that nourishes the entire system. Corn and marshmallow are demulcent herbs and will prevent urinary tract irritation from cleansing herbs.

For acute infections, add one drop of Echinacea tincture per five pounds of body weight to the mixture and administer at the intervals listed above until the infection clears.

Other home remedies for cats with urinary tract infection include cranberries and cranberries, which prevent bacteria from taking hold in the urinary tract tissue. Cranberry juice extract capsules and cranberry juice will do the job. They help control infection and also acidify urine.

Barley water is an excellent remedy for urinary tract infections. Boil 25 g of pearl barley in a little water for a few minutes. Strain and add a liter of boiling water. Boil to half and add a little honey and 100 ml of grape juice. Give four droppers daily.

You can also help your cat by relieving pain with natural remedies. Cantharis is very helpful for cats that are straining to urinate. It is highly recommended if there is blood in the urine. Administer two to three granules of a 30C potency 2 or 3 times a day.

Drinking more fluids is also important when treating urinary tract infections, so encourage your cat to drink more water and add water or tea to her food. Drinking all this extra fluid will help flush out toxins, as your cat’s bladder will empty regularly. Make sure the water is clean. Filtered or spring water is preferred, as the chemicals in drinking water cause some cats to avoid drinking, leading to thickening of urine that makes it difficult to empty the bladder regularly.

Strengthen your cat’s urinary tract by providing vitamin C. This has anti-inflammatory properties and strengthens the lining of the bladder. Depending on your cat’s weight, give 250-500 mg twice daily. However, vitamin C can cause diarrhea, so get the right dose.

Conventional treatments for urinary tract infection in cats rely on urine and blood tests to identify the bacteria causing the infection and administer antibiotics to eliminate it. The natural remedies for cats discussed above point towards treatment along with boosting immunity in order to reduce any recurrence.