Feline LUT disease Flashcards
1
Q
Wha age and sex are prone to FLUTD?
A
Middle aged, neutered cats 2-6 years old
Any sex - males prone to obstruction
2
Q
Name predisposing factors that can contribute to FLUTD?
A
Multi-cat households Stress Obesity Dry diet Indoor cats Breed (Persian)
3
Q
What breed of cat is predisposed to FLUTD?
A
Persian
4
Q
What is periuria?
A
Urinating in inappropriate places
5
Q
What is the most common cause of FLUTD?
A
Feline idiopathic cystitis
6
Q
What is the most common cause of urinary obstruction in FLUTD?
A
Urethral plugs
7
Q
FLUTD is usually self-limiting within 10 days. What is the general supportive treatment for FLUTD?
A
Reduce stress - pheromones etc Increase fluid intake - wet food Analgesia - buprenorphine Anti-inflammatories Replace GAGs to line bladder Muscle relaxants if spasm - acepromazine, prazosin, phenyoxybenzamine Amitriptyline for severe cases
8
Q
What is Pandora syndrome?
A
Systemic stress in anxious cats
More prone to FLUTD
9
Q
Should you use antibiotics with feline idiopathic cystitis?
A
No - very rare that bacteria involved
