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FLUTD: A Potential Killer

A blocked urethra will obstruct urination and must be relieved without delay.

Short Takes: 07/02

Fungal infections and upper respiratory disease; Amitriptyline for LUTD

Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease

Feline lower urinary tract disease, or FLUTD, is a problem that cat owners everywhere dread. Litter box accidents, bloody urine, or a cat straining to urinate can all concern families. In some cases, this is an emergency-in others, a painful annoyance for you and your cat. In general, when a cat has urinary problems, its important to rule out any medical conditions before considering behavioral problems (to be covered in another issue). A common indication of…

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