Feline and Canine Urinary Tract Disease

what does FIC stand for

feline idiopathic cystitis

clinical signs of feline UTD (5)

1. Dysuria (painful urination)

2. Pollakiuria (frequent urination)

3. Stranguria (straining to urinate)

4. Hematuria (blood in urine)

5. Periuria (urination in inappropriate places)

psychogenic factors of Stress Factors in FIC development (3)

1. anxiety

2. fearfulness

3. nervousness

physiologic factors of Stress Factors in FIC development (3)

1. sedentary lifestyle

2. decreased water intake

3. increased BCS

what are the most common urine crystals (2)

struvite and calcium oxalate

Nutritional Management Strategies for feline UTD (4)

1. Reduce stress

2. Provide pain relief

3. Decrease the severity of clinical signs

4. Increase the intervals between episodes

— is the solution

dilution

feline UTD diets should increase — and —

water and sodium

the only Calcium Oxalate Urolith Treatment is

surgery

Canine patients can experience several urinary disorders such as: (3)

1. Urinary Tract Infections

2. Urolithiasis

3. Urinary Incontinence

Canine patients can experience several types of urinary crystals and stones: (5)

1. Purine

2. Calcium Oxalate

3. Calcium Phosphate

4. Cystine

5. Struvite