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Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD): Causes, Signs and Treatment
Feline lower urinary tract syndrome (FLUTD) is divided into obstructive and non-obstructive types. Obstructive means the urethra is fully or partially blocked. Within 2–3 days of complete blockage, urine retained in the bladder flows backward to the kidneys; this back-pressure suppresses glomerular filtration, causing waste and toxins to accumulate in the blood and leading to uremia. If not treated within 3–6 days, the cat can die. The non-obstructive type is milder; with prompt catheterization and proper daily care, it largely resolves on its own within a week.
How to Treat Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD)
Today's topic: feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD), a condition common in both male and female cats.
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease
Feline lower urinary tract disease, also known as feline urinary syndrome, is not a precise diagnosis; it includes a series of clinical symptoms: hematuria, frequent trips to the litter box with very little urine each time, difficulty urinating, urethral blockage, anuria, frequent licking of the urethral opening, and irregular urination outside the litter box.
Why Cats Pee Outside the Litter Box: Medical Causes
Inappropriate urination — peeing outside the litter box — is frustrating, but it's often a signal of an underlying medical issue. Here is how to identify the culprit and which conditions your vet will rule out.