Chronic Lower Urinary Tract Signs in Cats: Current Understanding of Pathophysiology and Management

Joellen L Westropp; Mikel Delgado; C. A.Tony Buffington

doi:10.1016/j.cvsm.2018.11.001

Chronic Lower Urinary Tract Signs in Cats: Current Understanding of Pathophysiology and Management

Joellen L Westropp, Mikel Delgado, C. A.Tony Buffington

Medicine and Epidemiology

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Abstract

Cats that present with chronic lower urinary tract signs are often diagnosed with feline idiopathic/interstitial cystitis, a disease syndrome that is more than just a bladder disease and can be associated wtih a myriad of other co-morbidities. Further, gaining a better understanding of FIC (including the most accurate descriptive terminology) may help researchers, veterinarians, pet food companies, and clients develop and tailor the best possible approaches to management of these cat's unique health and welfare needs.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	187-209
Number of pages	23
Journal	Veterinary Clinics of North America - Small Animal Practice
Volume	49
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvsm.2018.11.001
State	Published - Mar 1 2019

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Keywords

Central threat response system
Chronic lower urinary tract signs
Indoor house cats
Multi-modal environmental modifications

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Small Animals

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Westropp, J. L., Delgado, M., & Buffington, C. A. T. (2019). Chronic Lower Urinary Tract Signs in Cats: Current Understanding of Pathophysiology and Management. Veterinary Clinics of North America - Small Animal Practice, 49(2), 187-209. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvsm.2018.11.001

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