Feline
Lower Urinary Tract Disease
Feline
Lower Urinary Tract Disease : A
disease of the urinary tract that can cause urethral blockage and
stone formation. FLUTD (also referred to as F.U.S. –Feline
Urological Syndrome) is one of the major health concerns of cat
owners. Since this disease affects both male and female cats, it
is a disease about which every cat owner should be informed. Feline
Lower Urinary Tract Disease is a condition associated with the lower
urinary tract. Most frequently, this involves the symptoms specifically
associated with the cat’s urinary bladder. Some of the symptoms
may include: straining in the litter box, crying while trying to
urinate, frequent urination, and blood in the urine. If left untreated,
the result can be a complete blockage of the urethra (the tube leading
from the bladder to the outside).
Blockage
occurs more commonly in male cats because the urethra tends to be
narrower than in the female. If your cat exhibits any of these symptoms,
have him examined by your veterinarian immediately. FLUTD occurs
most commonly in young adult cats between one and six years old.
Cats prone to developing FLUTD usually experience their first episode
by the age of three.
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