Lower urinary tract disease in cats: new perspectives

A modern approach to the treatment of feline diseases of the lower urinary tract

Many feline pathologies have not previously been treated with modern efficacy. In particular, due to incomplete understanding of the etiology of diseases by specialists. But veterinary medicine has taken a big step forward, allowing owners to rejoice in the recovery of pets. Common diseases of the lower urinary tract include:

• Idiopathic cystitis.
Over the past 10 years, veterinary medicine has proven that animal stress plays a huge role in the development of this problem. The bladder, adrenal glands and nervous system of a cat are closely interconnected. Understanding these factors has made it possible to develop effective treatment strategies. The diagnosis is made by the method of exclusion, because urination can be affected by tumors, as well as urolithiasis. The treatment takes place in stages:
1. Elimination of uncontrolled urination. In the acute course of the disease, the veterinarian prescribes analgesics.
2. Improving the conditions in which the pet lives (clean the tray more often, change the diet, increase the amount of drinking water, organize a place to sleep and eliminate stressful situations).
3. Adding to the cat home drugs that contain a synthetic analogue of the pheromone of the facial glands of the cat F3.
If the first three stages do not give the expected result, antidepressants are prescribed.


• Bladder stones.
Choosing the right therapy will help study the composition of uroliths. The presence of urinary stones is checked by visualization of the kidneys and urinary tract. Removal of stones is possible by minimally invasive methods, such as laser lithotripsy.


• Urinary tract infection.
It most often develops due to bacteria. In order for the diagnosis to be correct, it is established on the basis of urine culture data and susceptibility testing of microorganisms. The duration of treatment of lower urinary tract infection, if there are no complications - 1-2 weeks, pyelonephritis - 4 weeks or more.