Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Feline cystitis: a case presenting with LUTS in a young female cat
- Journal:
- Companion Animal
- Year:
- 2014
- Authors:
- Robertson, Elise
- Affiliation:
- American Board Certified Feline Specialist
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A young female cat was brought to the vet because she was having trouble urinating and was urinating inappropriately around the house. These signs are part of a condition called feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD), which can be caused by various issues like urinary stones or infections. However, in many cases, including this one, no specific cause can be found, and the cat is diagnosed with feline idiopathic cystitis, meaning the reason for her symptoms is unknown. Despite thorough testing, it’s common for vets to find that many cats with these signs don’t have a clear underlying problem. The treatment for this condition often focuses on managing the symptoms, but the outcome can vary.
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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