Is cat FLUTD non-infectious? Why is its cause often a mystery?

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Is FLUTD non-infectious feline disease and why is there no identifiable cause of this disease? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Female | unspayed

Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH · Accepted Answer

You are correct that FLUTD is non-infectious. FLUTD is a collection of diseases that all involve the urinary tract. Some have discrete causes that we can identify, but many do not. There is a similar condition in women called Interstitial Cystitis that also does not a definitive cause identified yet. I have attached a couple of links below which may provide you with more information. https://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&C=&A=611&SourceID= https://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=612 I hope that was helpful! Thanks for using PetCoach.

Is cat FLUTD non-infectious? Why is its cause often a mystery?

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