Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
A case report on feline idiopathic cystitis
- Journal:
- Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
- Year:
- 2022
- Authors:
- Ashi. R. Krishna et al.
- Affiliation:
- MVSc Scholar,Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, Ethics and Jurisprudence,College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Thrissur- 680 651,Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kerala, India. · IN
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
This case report discusses a male cat with feline idiopathic cystitis, a condition that can cause stress and severe abdominal pain, similar to a bladder issue seen in humans. The cat showed several concerning symptoms, including not eating, vomiting, blood in his urine, trouble urinating, frequent urination, and a blockage in his urinary tract. After various tests, including blood work and urine analysis, the veterinarians diagnosed the condition and treated it by inserting a catheter to clear the blockage. They also used a mix of medications, special food, and changes to the cat's environment to help him feel better. The treatment was successful in managing his condition.
Abstract
Feline idiopathic cystitis is similar to human interstitial cystitis as the occurrence of both diseases is characterised by the involvement of stress, severe abdominal pain and a reduction in the protective glycosaminoglycan layer of the bladder. The present case report involves the occurrence of feline idiopathic cystitis in a tomcat. The animal was presented with the signs ofanorexia, vomiting, haematuria, dysuria, pollakiuria, periuria and urethral obstruction. Based on the results of haematology, serum biochemistry, imaging techniques, urinalysis and culture results, the case was diagnosed. Urethral patency was re-established by urethral catheterisation and the casewas managed with a combination of medical, dietary and multi-model environmental enrichment therapy.
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