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).
Cats' Urine pH Factor
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.
FLUTD - Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disorder
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.
Perfect Litter Alert Specialty Cat Litter
Perfect Litter Alert cat litter can provide a red flag that a cat may be developing symptoms of FLUTD.
Managing Common Chronic Lower Urinary Tract Disorders of Cats
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.
Feline Bladder Stones and Urinary Obstructions
Another easy to understand article by Dr. Susan Little for the CFA Health Committee.
Feline Interstitial Cystitis
From Max's House, a update suggesting stress and diet may have a causative association with Feline Interstitial Cystitis.
Non-obstructive Lower Urinary Tract Disease
Dr. Susan Little offers an excellent article on FLUTD for the CFA Health Committee.
Your Cat's Urinary Tract Health and Litter Box Problems
While a number of factors can contribute to cats' urinating outside the litter box, the most serious possibility, and the one to eliminate immediately, is that the cat has a lower urinary tract disorder, and a veterinary appointment should be first on the list. Second is to assure that there are sufficient litter boxes in the home, and that they...