What is Feline Cystitis?
The term “cystitis” literally means inflammation of the urinary bladder. Although this term is rather general, there is a common form of cystitis that occurs in male and female cats. This disease is also known as Feline Urologic Syndrome (FUS) or Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD). It affects the bladder (not the kidneys), resulting in the production of tiny crystals and urine which is bloody. The cat often urinates much more frequently than normal, usually with the passage of only a few drops of urine.
