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UT-Cyst Bladder Support | Bladder & Urinary Support for Dogs & Cats

$43.95

Changes in your pet’s urinary habits can leave you worried about their comfort and unsure what to do next.

Animal Essentials UT-Cyst combines five complementary herbs to support bladder comfort and normal urinary function as part of a veterinarian-guided care plan.

Supports Bladder Comfort
Helps Maintain Urinary Function
Promotes a Healthy Urinary Environment
Helps Maintain Mucous Membranes
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UT-Cyst addresses one of the most common and frustrating health concerns in companion animals: recurring urinary tract infections and bladder discomfort. While antibiotics may temporarily clear acute infections, many pets suffer repeat flare-ups due to bacterial adherence, inflammation, or weakened tissue defenses.

This advanced herbal blend combines both protective and restorative actions. Couchgrass and marshmallow root soothe and coat inflamed tissues, creating a barrier that promotes healing. Cranberry helps prevent bacteria from adhering to bladder walls, reducing the likelihood of repeat infection. Kava lends calming and muscle-relaxing effects to ease discomfort during urination, while uva-ursi leaf provides antimicrobial activity to discourage bacterial overgrowth. Together, these herbs offer comprehensive support for both immediate relief and long-term urinary resilience.

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Your guide to safe, effective herbal support—tailored to your pet.

Best if administered directly into mouth or combine with your pet’s regular routine, up to twice daily.

5 days on, 2 off, up to 14 consecutive days.

Shake well before using.

Whole Herbs, Real Benefits
Couchgrass Rhizome (Elymus repens)
A traditional urinary tract herb that soothes irritation and promotes gentle flushing. Its demulcent properties coat sensitive tissues, helping restore comfort.
Couchgrass Rhizome (Elymus repens)
Couchgrass Rhizome (Elymus repens)
Source: Rhizome
Origin: Croatia
Couchgrass Rhizome (Elymus repens)
Kava Root (Piper methysticum)
Known for its calming and antispasmodic actions, kava relaxes smooth muscles of the urinary tract, easing discomfort and supporting steady urination.
Kava Root (Piper methysticum)
Kava Root (Piper methysticum)
Nutrients: UT-Cyst provides 500 mg of the combined formula per mL.
Origin: Vanuatu
Kava Root (Piper methysticum)
Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon)
Rich in proanthocyanidins that block bacteria from adhering to bladder walls, reducing recurrence of infection and supporting urinary cleanliness.
Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon)
Marshmallow Root (Althaea officinalis)
High in soothing mucilage, marshmallow coats and protects inflamed tissues, providing both comfort and a barrier against irritants.
Marshmallow Root (Althaea officinalis)
Marshmallow Root (Althaea officinalis)
Nutrients: Mucilage
Origin: Bulgaria
Marshmallow Root (Althaea officinalis)
Uva-Ursi Leaf (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)
Traditionally used for its antimicrobial qualities in the urinary tract, supporting the body’s ability to manage bacterial load.
Uva-Ursi Leaf (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)
Uva-Ursi Leaf (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)
Nutrients: UT-Cyst provides 500 mg of the combined formula per mL.
Origin: Bulgaria
Uva-Ursi Leaf (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)

Frequently Asked Questions

UT-Cyst belongs to Animal Essentials’ collection of specialized formulas originally developed for veterinary professionals. Consult a veterinarian before use so the formula and recommended schedule fit your pet.

Best if administered directly into the mouth or combined with your pet’s regular routine. Give dogs up to twice daily; cats receive up to 0.5 mL once daily. Administer during or after the animal has eaten to reduce incidence of gastrointestinal upset.

Recommended schedule: 5 days on, 2 off, up to 14 consecutive days.

Shake well before using. Consult your veterinarian before use and have them confirm the dosing schedule and duration for your pet. Review diet, hydration, medications, and overlapping urinary-support ingredients with your veterinarian before combining products.

Individual response varies. Monitor urinary habits and comfort during the veterinarian-guided course, following the recommended rest days and course limit. If the condition worsens or does not improve, discontinue use and consult a veterinarian. Straining with little or no urine needs urgent veterinary attention; do not wait for the supplement to work.

Recommended schedule: 5 days on, 2 off, up to 14 consecutive days. Consult your veterinarian before use and have them confirm the dosing schedule and duration for your pet.

Consult the veterinarian before combining products. UT-Cyst contains kava and uva-ursi; review medications, other urinary supplements and liver or kidney concerns rather than assuming compatibility.

Measured liquid administration provides an alternative to tablets or capsules. Amounts and frequency differ between dogs and cats; use a clearly marked oral measuring device.

Vegetable glycerin serves as a liquid carrier and contributes sweetness to the alcohol-free preparation. It forms the inactive base alongside distilled water, rather than adding another active herb.

UT-Cyst is alcohol-free. Its liquid base contains distilled water and vegetable glycerin USP.

The five-herb blend brings couchgrass rhizome, kava root, cranberry fruit, marshmallow root and uva-ursi leaf together around bladder comfort and normal urinary function. Its specialized composition and recommended schedule distinguish it from a general daily urinary supplement; use should be guided by a veterinarian. Liquid base: distilled water and vegetable glycerin USP. Alcohol-free.

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Cynthia R.
Uti

Works good

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jean d.
My cat gives UT-Cyst 5 stars for taste and effectiveness

I use this for my 7-year-old male cat who developed 3 UTIs in a row the winter of '23-24. Along with UTI kibbles (unfortunately, he's not a fan of wet food, although I give him some with probiotics and lysine every morning and he eats about a half of a small can of wet food daily), the UTI food alone didn't seem to cut it. Added UT-Cyst AND I blocked his view from the basement to under my deck (possums, stray cats, and even a fox used it as shelter, and I think that made him tense and stressed his bladder) and he stopped having issues!!!! He's been on U.T.-C. for over 2 years now and he opens his mouth on his own to take it straight from the dropper without me needing to scruff him! So Remington the cat gives UT-Cyst 5 stars for effectiveness and taste! However, in the past year or so, the dropper does not have the mL markings on it! This is needed desperately! I'm still using an old dropper so I can give the right amount to Remmy. I will have to use the unmarked dropper next purchase as I am concerned about bacterial growth in the marked dropper...but I'll keep the marked dropper to compare to the unmarked one that will probably come in my next order. I wish UT-Cyst sellers hadn't cut corners on the droppers!!!

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ben
5.0 out of 5 stars Help keep your kitty well with Tinkle Tonic!!!

Our vet suggested this for our cat who has urinary struvite crystals occasionally.It has to keep the urine more alkaline.It is affordable, especially if you think about the cost of vet bills in comparison!!The cat is not fond of taking it, but the cat’s owner loves it because when he gets in trouble, the vet bills are outrageous.So if your cat has urinary trouble, ask your vet if he’s thinks you’re kitty needs some tinkle tonic to help alkalinize his urine, keeping him out of pain and out of the vets office!It’s a win-win for both of us!

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