Chronic Lower Urinary Tract Signs in Cats: Current Understanding of Pathophysiology and Management

Jodi L Westropp; Mikel Delgado; C A Tony Buffington

doi:10.1016/j.cvsm.2018.11.001

Chronic Lower Urinary Tract Signs in Cats: Current Understanding of Pathophysiology and Management

Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 2019 Mar;49(2):187-209. doi: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2018.11.001.

Authors

Jodi L Westropp¹, Mikel Delgado², C A Tony Buffington²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Veterinary Medicine and Epidemiology University of California Davis, Davis, CA 95694, USA. Electronic address: jlwestropp@ucdavis.edu.
² Department of Veterinary Medicine and Epidemiology University of California Davis, Davis, CA 95694, USA.

PMID: 30736893
DOI: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2018.11.001

Abstract

Cats that present with chronic lower urinary tract signs are often diagnosed with feline idiopathic/interstitial cystitis, a disease syndrome that is more than just a bladder disease and can be associated wtih a myriad of other co-morbidities. Further, gaining a better understanding of FIC (including the most accurate descriptive terminology) may help researchers, veterinarians, pet food companies, and clients develop and tailor the best possible approaches to management of these cat's unique health and welfare needs.

Keywords: Central threat response system; Chronic lower urinary tract signs; Indoor house cats; Multi-modal environmental modifications.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Animal Husbandry*
Animals
Cat Diseases / diagnosis*
Cat Diseases / physiopathology
Cats
Chronic Disease
Cystitis / diagnosis
Cystitis / veterinary*
Eliminative Behavior, Animal*
Veterinary Medicine