Feline Idiopathic Cystitis - Green Flashcards
What is the most common cause of Lower Urinary Tract (LUT) signs in Cats?
Idiopathic
Is Feline Interstitial Cystitis acute or chronic?
Chronic!!
(Persistant waxing & waning signs that frequently recur)
Is Feline Idiopathic Cystitis associated w/ a narrow urethra in male cats?
NO!!!
(common misconception)
Do cats < 10 years old get bacterial UTIs that cause irritative voiding?
NO!!! UTI’s are not common in cats
Urine culture is almost always negative
What are the 3 most common causes of LUT signs in dogs?
- Bacterial UTI
- Urolithiasis
- Neoplasia
No Idiopathic cystitis in the dog
What is one of the most important things that you can do for cat with FIC?
Lower their USG by adding H2O to their diet
(Give them canned food!)
What is the most likely cause of FIC?
Stress
What are 2 things that you need to control in FIC cats?
- Stress
- Pain
Minimum database for FIC cats?
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Complete HX
- Hematuria
- Stranguria
- Pollakiuria
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Good PE
- Painful on bladder palpation
- Small bladder (unless obstructed)
- Urinalysis
Which 2 dietary changes are NOT helpful for FIC cats?
- Acidifying diets
- Mg-Restricted diets
List 6 the things involved in Level 1 MEMO
(Multi-modal environmental modification)
- Litter box management
- Increase H2O intake
- Manage feeding practices
- Decrease kitty fights in multiple cat households
- Toys
- Increase available space
List the things involved in Level 2 MEMO
(Multi-modal environmental modification)
- Outdoor exposure
- Provide a “safe haven”
- Drug Therapy
- Tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline)
- GAG replacers
What is the MOA of Amitriptyline?
Inhibits NorEpi re-uptake centrally
What is the recurrence rate of FIC during the first 12 months after an episode?
30-50%
FIC is due to a ______ cat in a _______ environment
- Sensitive cat
- Provocative environment
