Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease – Should We Prescribe Antibiotics?

Signs of lower urinary tract disease (LUTD) are one of the most common presenting complaints in feline medicine. Over time, our thinking about LUTD in cats has undergone some paradigm shifts. Even the name has changed – many of us remember the days of “feline urologic syndrome.” Today, about two-thirds of cats with LUTD signs are diagnosed with idiopathic cystitis; the second and third most common diagnoses are uroliths and behavior problems, respectively. Therefore, part of our first-line treatment approac h to most patients should involve analgesic therapy with environmental assessments and measures to reduce stressors.
Source: Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Tags: Guest Editorial Source Type: research