Factors associated with LUTD

1. Affects both male & female cats.(normally between 2 & 6 yrs old)

2. Stress of any kind such as boarding or environment change .

3. Obesity. Problems associated with this as overeating or inactivity.

4. Cats who are housed indoors are most susceptible. As since they are not as active they drink less & urinate less.

5. Viral infections

6. Bacterial infections.

7. Diverticula of the bladder.

8. Genetics (Persians have a higher rate & Siamese have a lower rate)

LUTD's Symptoms

1. Frequent trips to the litter box.

2. Failure to use the litter box

3. Straining to urinate & expressing very little amounts.

4. Blood in the urine

5. Depression, dehydration, lack of appetite and sometimes vomiting.

6. Crying when urinating and licking the genital area.