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Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease in Cats(FLUTD)
An umbrella term for conditions affecting the bladder and urethra, including idiopathic cystitis, urinary stones, and urethral obstruction. Male urethral blockage is an emergency.
Vet Supervised
Symptoms
- Frequent urination
- Blood in urine
- Difficulty urinating
- Urinating outside litter box
- Crying during urination
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Causes
- Idiopathic cystitis (stress-related)
- Urinary stones (struvite, calcium oxalate)
- Bacterial infection
- Urethral plugs
Diagnosis
1
Urinalysis
2
Ultrasound
3
X-ray
4
Urine culture
Treatment
- Dietary management (urinary care food)
- Pain management
- Environmental enrichment (stress reduction)
- Emergency catheterization for urethral blockage
Prognosis
Proper management can reduce recurrence, but relapse rate is around 50%. Preventive environmental and dietary management is key.
Severity: High
Prevention
- Adequate water intake
- Stress management
- Proper dietary management
- Improve litter box environment
Commonly Affected Breeds
Epidemiology
Age Range
Most common between 1-10 years
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