Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Urinary tract infections in cats with thyroid, diabetes, or kidney
By Mayer-Roenne, Bettina et al.·Published in Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery·2007·Cornell University Hospital for Animals, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca 14853, New York, United States·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Urinary tract infections in cats with hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney disease
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Plain-English summary
A cat with chronic kidney disease (CKD) may develop a urinary tract infection (UTI) without showing any obvious symptoms. In a study of cats with CKD, hyperthyroidism, and diabetes, it was found that UTIs were present in 22% of those with CKD, even when they didn't show typical signs of infection. This means that if your cat has CKD, it's important to have a urine culture done to check for UTIs, as a simple urinalysis might not be enough to detect them. Treating the UTI can help improve your cat's overall health and comfort.
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Abstract
The prevalence of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in cats with hyperthyroidism ( n=90), diabetes mellitus (DM) ( n=57) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) ( n=77) was evaluated retrospectively. It was found to be 12% in cats with hyperthyroidism and DM, respectively, and 22% in cats with CKD. Associations between UTIs and clinical signs, biochemical markers in serum and urinalyses were investigated. Many of the cats with UTIs had no clinical signs of lower urinary tract disease or changes in their laboratory values indicative of infection. Therefore, a urinalysis alone should not be used to exclude UTIs in these cats. UTIs are relatively common in cats with hyperthyroidism, DM and CKD, and urine cultures are recommended as part of the basic diagnostic plan for cats suspected of suffering from these conditions.
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