Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Feline lower urinary tract disease cases at vet hospital in 2022
By Rumi Sahara Zamzami et al.·Published in International Journal of Tropical Veterinary and Biomedical Research·2023·Laboratory of Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Darussalam, Banda Aceh 23111, Indonesia; Veterinary Teaching Hospital Prof. Dr. Noerjanto, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Darussalam, Banda Aceh 23111, Indonesia, ID·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Prevalence of Cases of Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) in Patients Treated at Veterinary Teaching Hospital During 2022
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Plain-English summary
A group of 849 cats treated at a veterinary hospital in 2022 showed that 38 of them had feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD), a condition that can cause symptoms like frequent urination, blood in urine, and urinating outside the litter box. Most cases were found in male cats aged 2 to 4 years, and urethral obstruction was a common complication. This highlights the importance of seeking veterinary care if your cat shows any signs of urinary issues. Treatment often involves addressing the underlying causes and may include medications or dietary changes.
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Abstract
Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is a complex patient condition caused by many factors. This case is the reason why pet owners always need veterinary assistance. Cats with urinary tract disorders show almost similar symptoms such as pollakiuria, hematuria, stranguria, urethral obstruction, and even urination outside the litter box. Urethral obstruction is a common complication in cases of FUS, which often occurs in male cats. Based on this, this study was conducted to determine the prevalence rate of FUS in the cat patient population at RSHP in 2022. The total number of patients treated at Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) Prof. Dr. Noerjanto Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Syiah Kuala was 849, and 38 cases of cat patients experiencied FLUTD. This research is an observational study to see the prevalence rate of FLUTD in a population of cat patients treated at the VTH. Based on the research that has been done, the prevalence value of animals experiencing FLUTD is 4.47. The number of cases of FLUTD in male cats is (97.3%) and for female cats (2.63%). The incidence of FLUTD that occurred in cats aged 2 to 4 years old.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.21157/ijtvbr.v7i2.30505