Cats have sensitive taste buds and may not like the chemicals in our tap water. Rain water or bottled spring water can be used as safe alternatives. Cats may also prefer running water, such as a dripping tap or water fountain. 7. Flavoured water

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?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? Feline idiopathic cystitis in cats (FIC) is inflammation of the bladder with an unknown medical cause Anti-inflammatory painkillers (NSAids) – used in the short-term to help reduce pain and settle bladder inflammation*.

Cats have developed certain preferences over the years and some can have dietary preferences! Encourage them to eat by warming their wet food, which can lose its tasty aroma when kept in the fridge; room temperature may be sufficient. Give your cat some peace and quiet at dinner time as they often prefer to eat alone. Ensure their bowls are cleaned after each use and do not smell strongly of detergent.Give them enough ‘resources’ – cats don’t like sharing and need their own things to feel happy and calm. Make sure they have enough: Litter trays – they need at least two, even if they go outside. Each tray should be in a different location around your home, somewhere they won’t be bullied by the other cats. If you have more than one cat, provide at least one tray per cat, plus one extra e.g. two cats need at least three trays, three cats need at least four. Place several water bowls around your home - enough so your cat can always use one whenever they want to. Put them in quiet areas of the house, away from their food, and try to use low-sided, glass, or ceramic bowls. Please note that parcels weighing over 2kg may be sent via courier due to Royal Mail weight restrictions.

Your vet may have recommended a prescription diet. Cats with urinary issues often benefit from a diet that keeps the urine at a specific pH. The aim is to stop crystal or stone formation within the bladder or kidneys. Examples include: Royal Canin Urinary, Hills c/d or Purina Proplan UR. Cats with kidney disease also benefit from a diet that is low in protein and phosphorous. Examples include: Royal Canin Renal, Hills k/d or Purina Proplan NF. Make dietary changes slowly. 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. Owners know their cat best and what might cause them to be worried, but there are a number of general things that you can do to reduce stress in their environment. They include: Hiding placesYour cat may prefer eating and drinking from glass or ceramic bowls because plastic ones can have an unpleasant smell and taste, and metal bowls make a noise. 3. Multiple drinking bowls Im hoping this is just a one off, nothing has changed here as far as i know but a few days before he got ill we came home and he was very jumpy and didn't want to come out of his hiding place so i don't know what happened, my girls were fine though, maybe they ganged up on him, god knows he chases them enough. Having lots of hiding places is a really good way of making cats feel safer, so an owner might have boxes or covered spaces for their cat to hide away in each room. Pheromone therapy Symptoms range between cats, but typically the following are a sign of something wrong with your cat’s waterworks: