Some of the more
common urinary tract issues veterinarians see in cats are urinary tract inflammation (also known as cystitisInflammation of the urinary bladder.
No. 3 Most
Common Urinary Tract Issue: Urinary Tract Obstruction Third on the list is urinary tract obstruction.
No. 1 Most
Common Urinary Tract Issue: FLUTD The most common urinary tract health problem in cats is FLUTD.
Not exact matches
We feed our cats and dogs the very best pet foods on the market, yet many pets still suffer from
common, recurring health ailments such as constipation, diarrhea and other digestive disorders,
urinary tract issues, lackluster coats and dandruff in addition to less - than - stellar overall health.
But this is a breed that is prone to
urinary tract issues, a
common condition in many aging dogs.
Urinary issues:
Urinary tract infections and kidney disease are
common in aging dogs.
One of the most
common medical
issues we see is pugs with
urinary tract infections (UTI) or crystals / stones in their urine.
There are many health
issues that can result in straining while urinating, and the more
common issues include cystitis,
urinary tract infections and crystals in the
urinary tract.
They can still get
common kitty health
issues like kidney failure,
urinary tract infections and diabetes.
The two most
common causes are FIC (feline idiopathic cystitis) and urolithiasis (stones in the
urinary tract); bacterial infections, cancer, behavioral
issues, neurologic deficits, and conformation abnormalities can all play a role in FLUTD.
If your cat is still avoiding her litter box even after you've addressed behavioral
issues, she may have a
urinary tract infection or kidney disease, which is
common in aging cats.
«Age - related changes in cognitive functions, behaviour, skin, digestive
tract, cardiovascular system, respiratory
tract, degenerative joint and skeletal function, as well as
urinary disorders are the most
common issues concerning older dogs», explains Dr Brenten.
«Cereals such as corn and wheat, which... can harm dogs, in contrast to a meat - based diet, make the urine alkaline and may cause cystitis and struvite crystal formation, an all too
common lower
urinary tract issue for companion animals.
Recurrent
urinary tract infections, crystals in urine, obstructions of the
urinary tract and
urinary stone formation are
common issues in cats and dogs.
Urinary tract issues and cherry eye are also
common in the breed.
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Urinary tract inflammation («bladder infection», FUS, FLUTD, cystitis, crystals, bladder or kidney stones) * Arthritis * Kidney, liver, or thyroid disease (most
common in older cats) * Diabetes * Inflammatory Bowel Disease (may result in pooping outside the box) * Declaw
issues (declawed cats experience intermittent or chronic pain that may become associated with the litterbox itself)
Another very
common reason for cats to lose their litter box training is for medical
issues (
urinary tract infection, kidney disease, diabetes, etc.) so a trip to your veterinarian would be a great place to start.