Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Urinary tract infections in cats with hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney disease
- Journal:
- Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery
- Year:
- 2007
- Authors:
- Mayer-Roenne, Bettina et al.
- Affiliation:
- Cornell University Hospital for Animals, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca 14853, New York · United States
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A study looked at how common urinary tract infections (UTIs) are in cats that have hyperthyroidism, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease. They found that about 12% of cats with hyperthyroidism or diabetes had UTIs, while the rate was higher at 22% for those with chronic kidney disease. Interestingly, many of these cats didn’t show typical signs of a urinary infection or have abnormal lab results. This suggests that just doing a urinalysis (a test of the urine) isn't enough to rule out a UTI in these cats. Overall, UTIs are fairly common in cats with these health issues, and urine cultures (more detailed tests) are recommended to help diagnose them.
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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