Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
How lower urinary tract disease acts in young cats
By Lulich, J P et al.·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·1996·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Biologic behavior of feline lower urinary tract diseases.
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Plain-English summary
A 2-year-old male cat named Tristan was brought in for blood in his urine, a condition known as hematuria, which is common in young cats with lower urinary tract disease. After three days of treatment, his symptoms improved, and he showed no further signs of illness during monthly check-ups over the next year. This suggests that with proper care, cats with this condition can recover well and remain symptom-free for an extended period.
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Abstract
This case represents the typical presentation and natural progression of idiopathic lower urinary tract disease in cats. As depicted, it generally occurs in young cats. Cats often have evidence of hematuria with minimal or no leukocyturia. In this cat, clinical signs and hematuria subsided in 3 days. Tristan was evaluated monthly for 1 year. During this period, a recurrence of clinical signs or hematuria did not occur.
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