Veterinary information on Feline Urological syndrome

FELINE UROLOGIC SYNDROME

Feline Urologic Syndrome is a very frustrating condition to the veterinarian, client, and the cat.

It is of the most serious and distressing cat diseases confronting cat owners and veterinarians.  FUS occurs in all breeds and ages, male and female, neutered and non-neutered, indoor and outdoor cats, and in those fed all type foods.

Feline urinary problems are currently the subject of much research, but the exact cause is still unknown and considered very complex.  Possible causes may include heredity, diet, infections, and stress.

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.

Cats with more advanced FUS may vomit or drool, cry with pain, strain constantly, or have a tender abdomen.  These later signs often mean that the cat cannot pass urine because of sand stones or mucus plugs in the urinary passages plugging the urethra so urine cannot be expelled.

If the obstruction is not relieved by a veterinarian promptly, the cat will die!

FUS can be an EMERGENCY situation if complete blockage has occurred.  Prompt treatment is essential for survival!   Treatment is directed at removing the obstruction, preventing infection, and maintaining the normal body fluid balance.  With early treatment, most FUS cases respond well; however, recurrence within a few hours to a few months is common, and some patients die from the disease complications.  In recurring cases, surgery may be recommended to enlarge the urinary opening to prevent the BLOCKAGE.

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