A common term describing the various conditions affecting the bladder and urethra in cats is Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD). FLUTD is not a common illness but could refer to several disorders. The general FLUTD causes include a blockage in the urinary tract, infection, or bladder stones. An infected cat frequently attempts to urinate but has difficulty passing urine and usually experiences pain while urinating. Some obvious signs that a cat is suffering from FLUTD are overgrooming of the anus and inappropriate elimination other than the litter box, a common behavioral problem in cats. FLUTD can cause kidney failure and eventual death. Once symptoms manifest, pet owners should urgently bring their cat to an animal hospital Peterborough, ON for an appropriate diagnosis and examination, which may require the cat undergoing some tests such as a urinalysis, x-ray, or ultrasound. The treatment will depend on the veterinarian’s identification of the underlying cause based on the test results.
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