The effect of consumption of cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) on Escherichia coli adherence to feline uroepithelial cells in a blind randomised cross-over trial in cats

Abstract

Escherichia coli is the most common uropathogen in humans, dogs and cats. Dietary consumption of cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) is known to be associated with a reduction in uropathogenic E. coli (UPEC) adhesion to human and canine urinary epithelial cell lines, but this has not been shown in cats.

Keywords

• cat
• urinary tract infection
• cranberry
• escherichia coli
• adherence