A case report on feline idiopathic cystitis

Feline idiopathic cystitis is similar to human interstitial cystitis as the occurrence of both diseases is characterised by the involvement of stress, severe abdominal pain and a reduction in the protective glycosaminoglycan layer of the bladder. The present case report involves the occurrence of fe...

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Published inJournal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Vol. 53; no. 2; pp. 328 - 332
Main Authors Krishna, Ashi. R., Pillai, Usha Narayana, Chirayath, Deepa, Kumar, S. Ajith, Ambily, V. R., Venugopal, Syam K., Gleeja, V. L.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Director of Academics and Research, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University 01.06.2022
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feline idiopathic cystitis
glycosaminoglycans
interstitial cystitis
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Summary:Feline idiopathic cystitis is similar to human interstitial cystitis as the occurrence of both diseases is characterised by the involvement of stress, severe abdominal pain and a reduction in the protective glycosaminoglycan layer of the bladder. The present case report involves the occurrence of feline idiopathic cystitis in a tomcat. The animal was presented with the signs ofanorexia, vomiting, haematuria, dysuria, pollakiuria, periuria and urethral obstruction. Based on the results of haematology, serum biochemistry, imaging techniques, urinalysis and culture results, the case was diagnosed. Urethral patency was re-established by urethral catheterisation and the casewas managed with a combination of medical, dietary and multi-model environmental enrichment therapy.
ISSN:0971-0701
2582-0605
DOI:10.51966/jvas.2022.53.2.328-332