Lower urinary tract disease part 2 #shorts #cats

Cat Problems and Health Issues, causes, symptoms, and treatments
Lower urinary tract disease, Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) refers to a collection of conditions that affect the urethra or bladder in cats. (FLUTD), can affect both female and male cats.
causes,
more common in cats who are overweight or who eat dry food. Stress, having a large number of cats in the house, and abrupt changes can all increase a cat’s risk of FLUTD.
Symptoms,
Drinking more, Straining to urinate, Urinating in unusual places, Crying when urinating, Depression, Dehydration, Lack of appetite, Vomiting, Bloody urine Licking around the urinary area, It’s always an emergency if your cat can’t urinate.
Treatments, – How to prevent Disease -,
The type of FLUTD your cat has determined the therapy options.
Increasing your cat’s water intake — this results in more dilute urine, which is less likely to irritate the bladder wall and reduces the likelihood of crystals and stones forming.
Feed your cat a predominantly canned food diet. Even more water can be added to the food..
Keep the water fresh and filled to the top of the bowls, and place additional bowls throughout the house.
Use a water fountain that filters.
Remove any stressors that may be causing bladder pain and irritation.
New litter boxes should be added. Ideally, you should have one more box than the number of cats in your home.
Keep litter boxes very clean.
Try a water fountain that filters.
Medications may be recommended by your veterinarian based on the results of diagnostic tests.
Pain relievers, Antibiotics, Prednisolone, Muscle relaxants
Bladder stones may need to be removed surgically.
Your veterinarian may recommend a Prescription Diet to reduce the risk of stone or crystal formation.
Your cat will need to be sedated, unblocked, and treated in the hospital for many days if he is “blocked.”
If you suspect your cat has a urinary tract problem, contact your veterinarian right away.