What Is Feline Urological Syndrome?
Urinary tract ailments are the most common reason your cat will have to visit a veterinarian, with the exception of routine checkups and shots. The most serious urinary syndrome is Feline Urological Syndrome (FUS), which is also sometimes known as Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (SLUTD). Although the exact cause of FUS is not completely understood, it encompasses four common disorders: • Cystitis: Inflammation of the lining and wall of the bladder • Infections: Blood or mucous in the inflamed urinary tissues indicate bacterial infections. • Urethral Blockage: Crystallization of minerals in the bladder plug up the urethra leading to blockage of urinary outflow. This is a life threatening condition. • Uremia: Buildup of toxins in your cat’s blood stream when wastes are prevented from being eliminated due to a blocked urethra. The most serious symptom of this feline medical problem is caused when small crystals made up of calcium and magnesium form in the bladder. Occasionally these cr
