Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Feline idiopathic cystitis causes urinary problems and stress in cats
By Chengxi He et al.·Published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science·2022·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Prevalence, Risk Factors, Pathophysiology, Potential Biomarkers and Management of Feline Idiopathic Cystitis: An Update Review
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Plain-English summary
A cat with frequent urination and difficulty peeing may be suffering from feline idiopathic cystitis, a common urinary issue. This condition can be triggered by stress and involves the bladder, making it important to rule out other urinary problems. Treatment mainly focuses on improving the cat's environment and may include anti-anxiety medications and nutritional supplements for those with recurring symptoms. While more research is needed on specific medications, many cats can find relief through these management strategies.
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Abstract
Feline idiopathic cystitis is a widespread disease in small animal clinics, which mainly presents with urinary signs like dysuria, stranguria, hematuria, pollakiuria, and periuria. The etiopathogenesis of the disease may involve interactions between the environmental stressors, neuroendocrine system and bladder of affected cats. Diagnostic biomarkers have not been tested in clinical studies though they are theoretically feasible, and since the clinical signs of the disease assemble those of other feline lower urinary diseases, its diagnosis is a procedure of exclusion. The primary treatment of the disease is long-term multimodal environmental modification (or enrichment) while anti-anxiety drugs and nutritional supplements are recommended for chronic recurrent cases. Still, many medicines need to be evaluated for their efficacy and safety. This review aims to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of feline idiopathic cystitis by summarizing and updating studies concerning the prevalence, risk factors, etiological hypotheses, diagnostic procedures, possible treatments, and prognosis of the disease.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2022.900847