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Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease

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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?

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?

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?

Blood in the urine Signup and view all the answers

What could be a risk factor for lower urinary tract disease in cats based on the text?

Eating dry food Signup and view all the answers

Why is early neutering of cats mentioned in the text?

To emphasize its effect on urethral size reduction Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of urinary obstructions in cats?

Bladder inflammation Signup and view all the answers

Why is blood work evaluated in cats with signs of urinary tract inflammation?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of injecting contrast material into the bladder during x-rays in cats with straining and bloody urine?

To visualize anatomic causes Signup and view all the answers

Why is sedation or general anesthesia needed in cats with urinary obstruction?

To allow placement of a catheter into the urethra Signup and view all the answers

What is typically done after flushing and draining the bladder through a catheter in cats with urinary obstruction?

Leave the catheter in place for a few days Signup and view all the answers

When should a cystotomy be performed in cats with bladder stones?

If the stones cannot be flushed into the bladder Signup and view all the answers