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Note: FLUTD (Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease) is a newer term to discuss a variety urinary problems seen in cats. The older terminology for this condition is FUS (Feline Urinary Syndrome). These terms are still used interchangeably, but FLUTD is now the preferred terminology.
Kidney
Disease - Polycystic
Excellent article, complete with photographs and an ultrasound image of this
inherited kidney disease in cats. The genetics of this disease are discussed
as well.
Glossary Term: FLUTD (Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease)
FLUTD was previously known as FUS (Feline Urologic Syndrome). This condition is common in cats, and may be seen as straining to urinate, urinating in odd (non litterbox) places or bloody urine.
Kidney
Failure (Chronic)
Also known as CRF - Chronic Renal Failure - find out about diagnostics, management of this condition, related conditions, and more at this informative site.
Feline Kidney Health
Learn what healthy kidneys do, what happens when kidneys fail, and how to manage kidneys disease. This is a very informative site on feline kidney health, from FelineGood in the UK.
Chronic Renal Failure and Diabetes
Helpful diagrams and ultrasonic images to help demonstrate normal versus diseased kidneys.
Feline Renal (Kidney) Failure
Drinking and urinating excessively are common signs of kidney failure and of diabetes. Learn more about the similarities and other kidney failure facts here.
Kidney
Failure - Giving Subcutaneous (SQ) Fluids
Excellent photo tutorial on how to administer SQ fluids to your cat at home.
Kidney
Failure - Signs To Watch For
What to watch for as your pet ages, and how to manage this disease.
Feline Kidney Transplantation
Detailed information on this surgical treatment of kidney failure from the University of Wisconsin.
My cat urinated in the bathroom sink today. Should I be concerned?
Learning to observe and distinguish between what is normal and what is not normal behavior in animals that can't talk takes time and patience. The purpose of this article is to serve as a basic guideline to know when to consult your vet to see if an examination is in order.
Urinary
Stones (Urolithiasis) - General
Also known as "bladder stones", this is an excellent article, complete a
with photo of an ultrasound image.
Urologic
Problems - What To Watch For
From your Guide. How to sharpen your observational skills to determine if your cat has a medical or behavioral problem with inappropriate elimination.
Urologic
Problems - Cystitis
Excellent overview of urinary problems in cats - what to watch for, possible
causes, and how to treat.
Urologic
Problems - FLUTD
Learn all about Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease from Long Beach Animal
Hospital. Many helpful photos make this site a must see for those trying to
understand this condition.
Urologic Problems - FLUTD
"The disease formally known as FUS" - learn why this condition has
been "renamed" to better describe what is included in this disease
entity, from Mar Vista.
Urologic
Problems - Non-obstructive Urinary Disease
Overview of various urinary problems that can occur in the cat, by Susan Little, DVM, Diplomate ABVP (Feline Practice), of the CFA Health Committee.
Feline Urologic Syndrome
Brief overview of this combination of feline urinary signs and disease entities.
Feline
Urologic Syndrome (FUS)
What is it, what signs to look for, and how to prevent this in
your cat.
Feline
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease
Symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention of feline urinary disease, by Holly Nash, DVM, MS.
Veterinary Q & A - Feliway® Use in Cats
Feliway is a product that contains the synthetic version of the naturally occurring facial pheromones of cats, and is used for behavior modification therapy.
Related Reading (Humor):
The Viewer Viewpoint - Home Care Humor - "Keeping A Cat Hydrated Can Be Harder Than It Looks..."
by Mary Shomon, About.com Guide to Thyroid Disease.
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