A review on urinary tract disorders in cats | ||
| Assiut Veterinary Medical Journal | ||
| Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 11 November 2025 | ||
| Document Type: Review article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/avmj.2025.372821.1651 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Manal Mamdouh Mohamed Hamza* 1; Abd El-Khalek Ramadan El- Sheikh1; Nehal N. Ibrahim2; Abdel Kareem Mansour Morsy1 | ||
| 1Department of Animal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, 44511, Zagazig, Sharkia, Egypt. | ||
| 2Department of Surgery, Anesthesiology, and Radiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Egypt. | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Cats are considered one of the major pets in Egypt and worldwide. However, cats are highly susceptible to urinary tract disorders. Such disorders include urolithiasis, feline idiopathic cystitis, bacterial urinary tract infections, urethral plugs, and neoplasia. feline lower urinary tract diseases (FLUTD) encompass disorders affecting both the urethra and the bladder. FLUTD was also known to be caused by urinary tract infections (UTIs), urethral plugs, and calculi. Cats' urinary tract infections and other disorders can be complicated and serious, necessitating immediate medical attention. Therefore, the treatment for a cat's urinary symptoms will depend on the underlying cause. Some possible options include raising the amount of water. A change in food, antibiotics, or symptom treatment, and the passage of tiny stones out of the body via the urethra. Urinary acidifiers with fluid treatment. To eliminate urethral blockages in male cats, a urinary catheter or surgery may be necessary. In this review, we will shed light on the most common causes of urinary tract disorders in cats with the most appropriate approach for treatment. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Cats; urinary tract disorders; treatment; FLUTD | ||
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