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What is a common sign of lower urinary tract disease in cats?
What is a common sign of lower urinary tract disease in cats?
- Increased socialization
- Decreased bladder size
- Frequent urination (correct)
- Increased appetite
How can lower urinary tract disease become life-threatening for cats?
How can lower urinary tract disease become life-threatening for cats?
- By causing complete obstruction of the urethra (correct)
- By reducing the appetite significantly
- By leading to kidney failure
- By causing excessive weight loss
What is a possible cause of lower urinary tract disease according to the text?
What is a possible cause of lower urinary tract disease according to the text?
- Previous injury leading to scarring (correct)
- Excessive grooming
- Regular exercise routine
- Increased sunlight exposure
What is one symptom that can differentiate between mild and severe cases of lower urinary tract disease in cats?
What is one symptom that can differentiate between mild and severe cases of lower urinary tract disease in cats?
What could be a risk factor for lower urinary tract disease in cats based on the text?
What could be a risk factor for lower urinary tract disease in cats based on the text?
Why is early neutering of cats mentioned in the text?
Why is early neutering of cats mentioned in the text?
What is a common cause of urinary obstructions in cats?
What is a common cause of urinary obstructions in cats?
Why is blood work evaluated in cats with signs of urinary tract inflammation?
Why is blood work evaluated in cats with signs of urinary tract inflammation?
What is the purpose of injecting contrast material into the bladder during x-rays in cats with straining and bloody urine?
What is the purpose of injecting contrast material into the bladder during x-rays in cats with straining and bloody urine?
Why is sedation or general anesthesia needed in cats with urinary obstruction?
Why is sedation or general anesthesia needed in cats with urinary obstruction?
What is typically done after flushing and draining the bladder through a catheter in cats with urinary obstruction?
What is typically done after flushing and draining the bladder through a catheter in cats with urinary obstruction?
When should a cystotomy be performed in cats with bladder stones?
When should a cystotomy be performed in cats with bladder stones?
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