Common Diseases in Cats

Urinary System Diseases in Cats

Urinary Stones / Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD)

FLUTD is a group of cat urinary issues, mainly caused by FIC or urinary stones. It affects the bladder and urethra.

What You Can Do Before Seeing the Vet:

Monitor urination check if your cat can still pass urine at all
Keep the environment calm and quiet reduce stress triggers
Encourage water intake use water fountains or feed wet food
Don't delay treatment if your cat cannot urinate, this is a medical emergency and requires immediate veterinary care

Common Symptoms:

Straining or frequent attempts to urinate
Blood in the urine, crying during urination
Urinating outside the litter box
Excessive genital licking, lethargy, poor appetit

Common Parasitic Diseases in Cats

Toxoplasmosis in Cats - Quick Summary

Toxoplasma gondii is a parasite spread by cats through feces after eating raw meat or infected prey. The parasite can survive in the environment for months.

Before Seeing a Vet: What You Can Do: