Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Feline idiopathic cystitis causes and best management options
By Forrester, S Dru & Towell, Todd L·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2015·Department of Global Professional & Veterinary Affairs, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Feline idiopathic cystitis.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat with frequent urination and discomfort was diagnosed with feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC), a condition that can be triggered by stress and environmental factors. To help manage the symptoms, veterinarians recommend a special urinary diet that has been shown to reduce the chances of future flare-ups, along with providing a stress-free environment and encouraging the cat to eat moist food. These steps can help improve the cat's comfort and overall well-being.
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Abstract
While FIC remains a diagnosis of exclusion, studies over the last two decades suggest that it results from complex interactions between the urinary bladder, neuroendocrine system and environmental factors, and stress appears to play a role in the pathogenesis. The self-limiting nature of FIC and importance of environmental factors on recurrence of clinical signs emphasize the need for controlled, prospective, double-blinded clinical studies to determine the best management options. Current best evidence for initial management of acute, non-obstructive FIC supports a specific nutritional recommendation for a therapeutic urinary food proven to reduce recurrent episodes, environmental enrichment and feeding moist food.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25813400/