Feline Urologic Syndrome is a very
frustrating condition to the veterinarian, client, and the cat. FUS
occurs in all breeds and ages, male and female, neutered and
non-neutered, indoor and outdoor cats, and in those fed all types
of food. However, FUS is more common in obese cats.
Early Signs of Trouble Include:
1. Irritability and
Restlessness.
2. Bloody Urine.
3. Frequent Trips to the Litter Box.
4. Straining while in a Squatting Position. (Owner often
thinks cat is constipated.)
5. Urinating in unaccustomed places about the house.
6. Cats with more advanced FUS may vomit or drool, cry with
pain, strain constantly, have a tender, sore abdomen. These later
signs often mean that the cat cannot pass urine because of "sand"
or "mucus" plugs (stones) in the urinary passages plugging the
urethra so urine cannot be expelled.
HOME
CARE:
MEDICATION:
- Antibiotics as directed for the
infection.
- Antispasmodics as directed for
spasms and straining.
- Drugs to encourage water
consumption, increase urine volume, and stimulate bladder
function.
DIET: (Most IMPORTANT to prevent
RECURRENCE!)
- Feed NOTHING BUT Feline CNM -UR or
Feline C/D Prescription Diet for 30 days.
- After 30 days, feed nothing but
diets such as Science diet, Iams, Tender Vittles or Pro Plan to
prevent recurrence.
- Clean, FRESH drinking water (change
daily).
MANAGEMENT:
- Do NOT leave your cat unattended
for extended times, indoors or out (days).
- If you must board your cat, be sure
to inform the attendant to watch for danger signs.
- Check litter pan daily for signs of
urination and abnormal urine.
NOTIFY THE CLINIC IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING OCCUR:
- Straining to urinate.
- Crying when urinates.
- Urinating in areas OTHER than
normal for YOUR cat.
- Frequent trips to litter
box.
- Vomiting.
- Refusal to eat.
- Bloody urine.
- Depression.
- Any OTHER abnormality for YOUR
cat.
Most cases CAN be successfully
managed by proper diet and medication. Recurrences usually are the
result of failure to properly regulate the diet or failure to give
medications as directed.
PROPER DIET IS THE KEY TO PREVENTING
RECURRENCE!
