Urinary Health

How do I know if my cat has urinary tract issues?

Some common signs and symptoms for felines can include:

• Soiling in inappropriate places
• Visibly painful urination and/or prolonged urination
• Frequent urination, inability to hold urine, dribbling
• Excessive licking of the urinary opening
• Bloody, cloudy or potent odor of urine
• Increased thirst
• Vomiting or lethargy

How are urinary tract issues treated?

A physical exam and diagnosis can be performed by your veterinarian.
Depending on the severity of your cat's prognosis, there are different treatment options and combinations your veterinarian may prescribe such as:

• Urinary catheter
• Antibiotics/medications
• Surgery to remove stones/tumors
• Fluid therapy 
• Dietary changes

What is Urinary Gold?

Urinary Gold was formulated by our holistic veterinarians to address different aspects of feline urinary tract health.

This proprietary blend of nine herbs targets:

• Acid/alkaline balance of the bladder
• Comfortable urinary excretion
• Normal tone of the delicate tissues of the urinary system
• Normal immunity against bacteria ascending into the bladder

What is Urinary Gold used for?

When your feline requires ongoing support, Urinary Gold is a safe, gentle way to naturally maintain a healthy urinary tract. (Be sure to research changes to the diet that may also be of benefit. A natural diet for urinary health, along with Urinary Gold is an excellent way to ensure the health of your cat's urinary tract).

Cats need to maintain the proper balance of pH (acid/alkaline) in their bladders to keep everything running smoothly. They also require healthy immunity that will naturally defend against bacteria and other pathogens in the urethra and bladder. Urinary Gold was designed to support both normal pH and normal urinary immunity. If your feline requires effective support of the urinary tract, Urinary Gold can help.

A Note from our Veterinarian:

Urinary Gold is designed to give gentle, preventative support to your feline. If you suspect that your cat may have an obstruction or total blockage of urine (urethral obstruction), seek veterinary advice immediately. As well as making frequent attempts to urinate, your pet will show signs of distress. Urethral obstruction is an acute, life-threatening condition.

Pet Wellbeing has two supplements for urinary support for your cat: Urinary Gold (liquid) and Urinary Gold DAILY for Cats (soft chews). Use both while your cat is actively requiring support. Once he or she is back on track, having normal and comfortable urination, you can just give Urinary Gold DAILY for Cats for ongoing prevention.

A dry kibble diet is not recommended for cats with urinary tract problems. 

Does it come with a guarantee?

Yes! Urinary Gold comes with a 90 day money-back guarantee.

Why choose Urinary Gold for your feline friend?

• Certified organic and ethically wild-harvested:  This formula is entirely prepared from organically grown and wild-harvested herbs.
• Good Manufacturing Practices:  All of our formulas are manufactured in a facility that adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Full Spectrum Extract:  The full biochemical spectrum of the herbs is preserved  to ensure the potency of the extract.  All raw materials are tested for identification and purity.
• Every batch tested:  Every batch of our Urinary Gold is tested to ensure the highest quality and potency.  Every single batch.
• FDA-Registered Facility:  Our manufacturing facility is FDA-registered.  Strict quality control procedures are meticulously monitored.
• FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine Guidelines:  PetWellbeing.com complies with the provisions of the CVM's good guidance practices for pet dietary supplements.  All ingredients and caution statements adhere to these national guidelines.
• It's Guaranteed:  In addition to the superior quality of our products, you are also protected by our 90-day money-back guarantee.

Who makes Urinary Gold?

Urinary Gold is made by PetWellbeing.com, founded in 2001.  Our goal? The bring wisdom and experience of our caring holistic veterinarians to your pet.  When your pet is healthy; you're happy.

To fulfill our vision, our on-staff, holistic veterinarians have developed formulas using time-honored, traditional uses of herbs, and integrated the latest scientific research.  It is our aim to produce the best products for your pet that we can.

What is Urinary Gold DAILY for Cats?

This outstanding formula incorporates comprehensive nutrition to support the natural immunity of a feline's urinary tract. With strong immunity and proper pH, opportunistic pathogens cannot take hold in the urinary tract. Each of the six ingredients works to establish a healthy environment in the bladder in a different way. Individually, the ingredients are uniquely beneficial but the combination creates a powerful shield to help maintain the ongoing health of your cat's urinary tract.

What is Urinary Gold DAILY for Cats used for?

This is an ideal product for the daily maintenance of a healthy urinary tract.

For felines in need of urinary tract support we recommend administering both of Pet Wellbeing's Urinary Gold formulas at the same time:

• Urinary Gold http://www.petwellbeing.com/products/urinary-gold-for-feline-urinary-tract-health
• Urinary Gold DAILY for Cats

Once your feline's urinary tract issue is stable, administer Urinary Gold DAILY for Cats only. This will provide everyday protection for the urinary tract and is designed to prevent issues from recurring.

Always seek the consultation of your veterinarian.

A Note from our Veterinarian...

Note! If you suspect that your cat may have an obstruction or total blockage of urine (urethral obstruction), seek veterinary advice immediately. As well as making frequent attempts to urinate, your pet will show signs of distress. Urethral obstruction is an acute, life-threatening condition.

Water. Your cat must have 24/7 access to fresh, clean water. Water is a key factor for maintaining a healthy urinary tract and making the urine less concentrated. Keep in mind that cats receive most of their water through their food, so a dry kibble diet (even a "low ash" kibble recommended for urinary health) is not optimal for cats. Water that is clean and fresh is more enticing to cats, and you want to encourage as much water intake as possible.

Nutrition. If your feline is experiencing a urinary tract infection, consider a change in diet. A natural diet offered twice daily can greatly improve this condition. Unlimited access to dry kibble invariably contributes to the development of urinary issues. Allow your cat to establish some hunger by taking the food away in between feedings. Give your cat 30 to 60 minutes to finish a portion before removing the dish. Frequent eating can contribute to alkaline urine and eventually crystals that cause discomfort and difficulty with urination. If you are feeding your feline a high-acid, prescription diet it may solve the issues for a while but it won't address the underlying immunity in the urinary tract. Any diet that is dry will contribute to urinary problems. A combination of a wet food diet and Pet Wellbeing's Urinary Gold products can significantly change the cycle of urinary issues for the better.

Tips to transition from a dry to a wet diet:  Many cat owners attempt to transition to canned or homemade wet food abruptly and quickly give up when their cat refuses to eat the new food. Felines can be finicky and the transition will almost certainly take some time. Try some of these tricks if your cat is not enthusiastic about the new food:

• Transitioning to a new food works better when your cat is healthy and generally not experiencing any other stressors such as feeling sick. The Urinary Gold products can help to stabilize the condition before embarking on a diet change.
• Introduce the smell of the new food by putting a little in the same dish as the kibble.
• Favorite treats such as tuna or cooked meat can be added to the top of the new food or mixed in. Find a way to entice your feline to the bowl.
• Try mixing a little of the old kibble on top of the new food or mixing it right in.
• Allow your cat to get hungry between feedings.
• Starving your cat is not part of the transition. Your cat will probably be eating less during the transition but should be eating something within each 24 hour period at a minimum.
• You may need to try different types of wet food until you find one your cat will tolerate. Unfortunately, there will be some wasted food.
• Let the food warm up to room temperature before serving.
• DO NOT leave kibble out or your cat will never make the transition.
• Don't worry how long it takes. Some picky felines are able to transition within a week, for others it may take longer.

Can my cat take Urinary Gold DAILY for Cats with prescription drugs?

As a general rule, it is not recommended to administer anything else if you give your cat blood thinners.

Does it come with a guarantee?

Yes! Urinary Gold DAILY for Cats comes with a 90 day money-back guarantee.

Why choose Urinary Gold DAILY for Cats?

• Selectively chosen ingredients:  This formula is entirely prepared from ingredients from trusted sources only.
• Every batch tested:  All raw materials are tested for identification and purity. Every batch of our Urinary Gold DAILY for Cats is tested to ensure the highest quality and purity. Every single batch.
• GMP Facility:  Nationally recognized quality control procedures are meticulously monitored. Our customers are protected because we ensure that the highest standards of manufacturing are strictly adhered to.
• It's Guaranteed:  In addition to the superior quality of our products, you are also protected by our 90 day money-back guarantee.
• Manufactured in the United States.

Who makes Urinary Gold DAILY for Cats?

Urinary Gold DAILY for Cats is made by Pet Wellbeing, founded in 2001. Our goal? To bring the wisdom and experience of our caring holistic veterinarians to your pet. When your pet is healthy, you're happy.

To fulfill our vision, our on-staff, holistic veterinarians have developed formulas using time-honored, traditional uses of herbs and integrated the latest scientific research. It is our aim to produce the best products for your pet that we can.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product and information is not intended to diagnose, cure, treat, mitigate or prevent any disease or condition.

What is our Ultimate Probiotic 9 Strains?

This is a high potency probiotic supplement for pets, supplying nine different strains of probiotics with added prebiotics. Ultimate Probiotic 9 Strains contains beneficial strains specific for dogs and cats, at a highly effective potency.

Beneficial bacteria exist throughout the bodies of humans and animals. They are vital to our existence and regulate numerous physiological processes. These organisms are passed from a mother to the offspring during birth and begin to populate the body inside and out, including the mucosa of the digestive tract and the layers of the skin. Throughout life, there are many things we come into contact with that can harm this microbiome or microflora, as it is sometimes called. Stressors can include medications, infections, environmental toxins and unhealthy foods.

Ingesting beneficial bacteria through foods and supplements supports the microbiome to stay strong and healthy. Probiotic bacteria are a normal and necessary part of the body's defence against harmful pathogens. Without these beneficial bacteria, the body is less resistant to infections, has difficulty digesting foods and displays less neurological stability.

Be sure when comparing the strengths of different probiotic supplements, that you are comparing the same milligrams or grams. Ultimate Probiotic 9 Strains guarantees the viability of the healthy bacterial strains until the date of expiry at 5 billion CFU (organisms) per 500 milligrams (equivalent to 10 billion CFU per gram).

FOS (Fructooligosaccharides) are added as a prebiotic and soluble fiber to support the health of the probiotics as well as the beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract.

What is Ultimate Probiotic 9 Strains used for?

Increasing research demonstrates just how important a healthy balance of intestinal bacteria really is. Of all the cells that comprise the immune system, approximately 70% of those cells are located in the intestines. When pathogens are orally introduced into the body, the cells in the gut provide a major part of the body's natural defenses and ability to fight harmful bacteria and viruses. This is true for humans as well as animals. Put simply, healthy gut flora help maintain a strong immune system.

The key to maintaining a healthy balance of flora is to incorporate probiotics into a daily regimen and/or make probiotic-rich foods part of a regular diet. Probiotics are found in lacto-fermented foods, such as fermented sauerkraut (i.e. not the kind made with vinegar or wine). Fermented dairy products such as unsweetened yogurt and kefir also help supply the body with beneficial bacteria.

Why do so many animals require probiotics for optimal health? As mentioned, the factors that can damage this vital microbiome in the digestive tract range from unhealthy foods to environmental toxins to medications. A single course of antibiotic treatment, though sometimes absolutely necessary, can wipe out the intended harmful bacteria it is meant to destroy but also the beneficial bacteria, leaving the body vulnerable to recurring infections, digestive problems, allergies and more.

Besides the maintenance of good health, there are many conditions that benefit from the use of probiotics:

• Sensitivities, particularly diet-related
• Immunity
• Bowel health and Digestion
• Urinary tract
• Skin disorders
• Physical and emotional stress
• Anxiety
• Before and after kennel boarding
• Diet change
• If taking medications, especially antibiotics

Always seek the consultation of your veterinarian, as needed.

A Note from our Veterinarian...

I can't stress enough the importance of regular feeding of probiotics to your cat. It might help to think of probiotics as a food and in many ways. They are a part of food that most people eat very little of in their modern diets and something cats receive little to none of, unless your cat enjoys regular servings of fermented sauerkraut. I know my cat doesn't!

Probiotics are safe and effective and Pet Wellbeing's Ultimate Probiotic 9 Strains supplies the correct strains, in the correct potency, to deliver a comprehensive product. Unfortunately, there are too many probiotic products available that offer a shortage of strains (or strains that may not be very useful to pets) in less than ideal quantities. Ultimate Probiotic 9 Strains supplies 10 billion organisms per 1.2 grams

Ultimate Probiotic 9 Strains stays freshest if refrigerated after opening.

Probiotics are easily mixed with food, although most cats will happily lick the powder up, given the naturally pleasant taste. Probiotics are ideally given after a meal but really can be given at any time, including with food. It is far better to feed at any time of day, than not at all, including on an empty stomach. There will be no issues tolerating probiotics on an empty stomach.

My recommendation is to incorporate probiotics into your pet's diet any time and not wait until there is a big need. It is some of the best insurance you can provide for the future health of your pet.

Can my cat take Ultimate Probiotic 9 Strains with prescription drugs?

As a general rule, it is not recommended to administer anything else if you give your cat blood thinners.

Does it come with a guarantee?

Yes! Ultimate Probiotic 9 Strains comes with a 90 day, money-back guarantee.

Why choose Ultimate Probiotic 9 Strains?

• Selectively chosen ingredients:  This formula is entirely prepared from ingredients from trusted sources only.
• Every batch tested:  All raw materials are tested for identification and purity. Every batch of our Ultimate Probiotic 9 Strains is tested to ensure the highest quality and purity. Every single batch.
• GMP Facility:  Nationally recognized quality control procedures are meticulously monitored. Our customers are protected because we ensure that the highest standards of manufacturing are strictly adhered to.
• It's Guaranteed:  In addition to the superior quality of our products, you are also protected by our 90 day money back guarantee.
• Manufactured in the United States

Who makes Ultimate Probiotic 9 Strains?

Ultimate Probiotic 9 Strains is made by Pet Wellbeing, founded in 2001. Our goal? To bring the wisdom and experience of our caring holistic veterinarians to your pet. When your pet is healthy, you're happy.

To fulfill our vision, our on-staff, holistic veterinarians have developed formulas using time-honored, traditional uses of herbs and integrated the latest scientific research. It is our aim to produce the best products for your pet that we can.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product and information is not intended to diagnose, treat, mitigate or prevent any disease or condition.