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FLUTD describes a collection of common conditions that affect the bladder and/or urethra – the narrow tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. It includes the condition commonly known as cystitis – inflammation of the bladder – and does not usually involve the kidneys.
Cats with FLUTD usually present with signs of dysuria (difficult urination), pollakiuria (increased frequency of urination), haematuria, agitation or vocalisation (crying or howling) when trying to urinate, urethral obstruction, and/or periuria (inappropriate urination).
Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is a term used to describe any disorder affecting the urinary bladder or urethra of cats and is a common reason for hospital visits and veterinary evaluation of our feline patients.
Francesca Riccomini BSc(Hons), BVetMed, MRCVS, DAS(CABC), CCAB, on why cats suffer from FLUTD and a behavioural approach to management. THE term FLUTD covers a range of conditions that affect the bladder and urethra in cats. It is generally only diagnosed as a result of behavioral changes.
Urinary crystals and bladder stones (calculi) are found in many cats with FLUTD. The two most common types of urinary crystals found in cats are struvite (magnesium ammonium phosphate) and calcium oxalate. In cats it is very common for crystals to develop without stones forming.
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease, or FLUTD, refers to any of the many possible underlying conditions causing the symptoms. Given the myriad of potential underlying conditions, it is essential to determine the cause of FLUTD to determine how best to treat the kitty.
FLUTD is a term used to describe different diseases that cause inflammation or irritation to the bladder. These conditions can range from mild to severe. Sometimes a cause is relatively easy to identify, such as infection.
