I read in one of your older posts about problems with urinary tract infections. I have a cat that used to have repeated UTIs. Month after month we went through the usual antibiotics, methigel, etc, and always came back to UTIs. Allergy testing revealed high positive to turkey and taking this out of her food helped but still the UTIs continued.
Finally, I read an article (and my vet suggested trying Adequan also) about giving a series of Adequan injections for UTIs. I read an article where it provides a protective barrier in the bladder and urinary tract.
I have given my cat Adequan (now monthly) for several months and have had no more problems with UTIs. I take her in to the vet the end of every month for this injection.
There is an article about "How to Manage Urinary Tract Issues in Cats" at http://community-2.webtv.net/getcathelp/urinarytract/ and it also mentions Adequan.
Hope this helps the ones that are having problems with UTIs and their cats.
Donetta
cats and UTIs
Re: cats and UTIs
The article you linked is not accurate for the treatment of FLUTD, and should certainly not be inferred as such. There is a considerable bias on the "author's" part regarding some common myths about the causes of FLUTD.
Adequan injections for the treatment of feline FLUTD is based on empirical use in humans, is used off-label, and there is little documented evidence it has any effectiveness in cats. What little "evidence" is actually subjective, and vets/owners may be percieving an affect when it is most likely another treatment or change that is the actual effect. It should not be considered the sole treatment in FLUTD. Equally as important, Adequan, when in high doses, or used long term, can cause coagulation disorders, and should not be given to pets with liver or kidney problems, etc.
FLUTD must be evaluated carefully in each individual cat, since the cause or reoccurance can be significantly different for each cat. What may appear to "work" for one cat, does not mean it is standard treatment or effective for another cat. Treatment can vary significantly for each cat.
I'd strongly caution you on the persistent/long term use of Adequan, and I'd strongly advise you seek another opinion from another vet in the event dignostics have not been fully utilized to rule out the causitive factor for your kitty's reoccuring UTI's. (cultures, appropriate treatment, etc).
Adequan injections for the treatment of feline FLUTD is based on empirical use in humans, is used off-label, and there is little documented evidence it has any effectiveness in cats. What little "evidence" is actually subjective, and vets/owners may be percieving an affect when it is most likely another treatment or change that is the actual effect. It should not be considered the sole treatment in FLUTD. Equally as important, Adequan, when in high doses, or used long term, can cause coagulation disorders, and should not be given to pets with liver or kidney problems, etc.
FLUTD must be evaluated carefully in each individual cat, since the cause or reoccurance can be significantly different for each cat. What may appear to "work" for one cat, does not mean it is standard treatment or effective for another cat. Treatment can vary significantly for each cat.
I'd strongly caution you on the persistent/long term use of Adequan, and I'd strongly advise you seek another opinion from another vet in the event dignostics have not been fully utilized to rule out the causitive factor for your kitty's reoccuring UTI's. (cultures, appropriate treatment, etc).
..........Traci
Re: cats and UTIs
Thank you, Traci, I will call my vet tomorrow and inquire about the long term use of Adequan. Donetta