Feline Urinary Tract Problems In Cats

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Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease

Cats commonly suffer from problems with their urinary system. Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is a term used to describe a combination of signs, such as passing urine more frequently, blood-tinged urine or urinating outside the litter tray or with pain.

Other cats get blockages and bladder stones that need surgery to fix. Learn more about cat UTIs and other urinary tract problems and how to treat them.

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Feline Urinary Tract Problems In Cats

Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease

In cats , diseases of the lower urinary tract (bladder and urethra) are often grouped under the term feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD). This is because it can be challenging to distinguish between the various diseases of the bladder, urethra, and urinary opening.

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Feline Urinary Tract Problems In Cats

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Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is a general term used to describe conditions affecting the bladder or urethra of cats;1 it is not a syndrome or specific diagnosis. It has been reported that between 4.5% and 8% of cats presenting to veterinary practices or teaching hospitals have FLUTD.2,3 Causes of FLUTD include physical conditions and behavioral disorders resulting in ...

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