FLUTD – Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease
The name FLUTD – feline lower urinary tract disease — covers a number of conditions that affect the urinary tract in cats. In the simplest terms, FLUTD affects the cat’s urinary bladder and sometimes the urethra. FLUTD can be a serious disease resulting in death if not treated. General signs of urinary tract issues can include: Prolonged squatting or straining in the litter box (or out of the litter box) — some owners confuse this with constipation Straining in the litter box but not producing urine, or only producing a small amount Frequent urination or attempted urination Pain while urinating, … Continue reading