Owner-reported lower urinary tract signs in a cohort of young cats

摘要: Objectives The most common cause of lower urinary tract signs (LUTS) in cats under the age 10 years is feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC). prevalence LUTS UK pet cat population difficult to assess. This study used data collected prospectively investigate of, and risk factors for, owner-reported a cohort young cats. Methods Cat owners were recruited into long-term longitudinal asked complete questionnaires at specified points for their All least 18 months time analysis. 18, 30 48 was calculated, based on whether owner had seen urinating, displayed one or more following clinical signs: dysuria, haematuria vocalising during urination. A case-control also conducted, using multivariable logistic regression model. Results urinating by 4.3%, 3.8% 6.0%, with 95% confidence intervals 3.2-5.7%, 2.5-5.7% 3.4-10.5% ages months, respectively. An indoor-only lifestyle change diet between 12 identified as from No clear type our sample LUTS. Conclusions relevance higher than previously reported presenting veterinary hospitals other reasons. novel factor warrants further investigation.