Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Young female cat with urinary tract signs and cystitis
By Robertson, Elise·Published in Companion Animal·2014·American Board Certified Feline Specialist·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Feline cystitis: a case presenting with LUTS in a young female cat
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Plain-English summary
A young female cat was brought to the vet because she was straining to urinate and urinating outside her litter box. After thorough testing, the vet found no signs of urinary stones or infections, which are common causes of these symptoms. This cat was diagnosed with feline idiopathic cystitis, a condition where the exact cause of urinary issues is unknown. Treatment typically includes stress management and possibly medications to help soothe the bladder. With the right care, many cats with this condition can improve significantly.
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Abstract
Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is a term often given to cats exhibiting certain clinical signs, including straining to urinate, haematuria, pollakiuria, and periuria. Although periuria (urinating inappropriately around the house) is the clinical sign that most often initiates the visit to a veterinarian, the clinician must differentiate cats with lower urinary tract signs (LUTS) indicative of underlying disease from those with behavioural issues. Despite extensive diagnostics, at least 70% of cats presenting with LUTS will have no identifiable cause (e.g. urinary stones, urinary tract infection), and are thus categorised as having feline idiopathic cystitis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.12968/coan.2014.19.6.284