Lower Urinary Tract Disease in Cats
Lower urinary tract disease includes bladder stones, crystals and uraliths that cause urethral blockage, and/or infection, and is sometimes lumped under the heading of "FLUTD (Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease/Disorder)," formerly known as FUS (Feline Urinary Syndrome).
It has become widely acknowledged that a cat's urine pH can be directly related to the health of its urinary tract. Is your cat in danger of developing crystals in his urinary tract? How does his diet affect his urine pH? Here is help in removing the mystery of the desired range of feline urine pH, and how these numbers can correlate to a cat's urinary tract health.
To those of us who have been blessed with healthy cats, it is a devastating blow when urinary tract disorders rear their ugly heads. Unfortunately, these conditions are common and they can sneak up quickly with tragic results if you are not consciously watching for the early symptoms.
From The Indoor Cat Initiative, an outstanding article on FUS, FLUTD, including uroliths (crystals and stones) and idiopathic cystitis. Written for veterinarians, but includes loads of information for the lay person.
Another easy to understand article by Dr. Susan Little for the CFA Health Committee.
From Max's House, a update suggesting stress and diet may have a causative association with Feline Interstitial Cystitis.
Dr. Susan Little offers an excellent article on FLUTD for the CFA Health Committee.
