A serious problem in cats, especially males, is called Feline
Lower Urinary Tract Disease. It is sometimes also called by its
previous name, Feline Urologic Syndrome (FUS). It is a disease
of the urinary tract that is sometimes related to the buildup of
crystals, leading to inflammation of the lining of the urinary
bladder and urethra. In many cases there is no crystal buildup,
so dietary changes will be unhelpful. We have a page on bladder
stones that should be read in conjunction with this page.
Graphic pictures are also present on this page as we demonstrate
one of the treatments for this problem- you will be notfied when
they are appearing. The crystals that form in the bladder and
urethra are caused by many factors, many of which are poorly
understood. They include diet, urinary tract infections, and
others we are not aware of. Fortunately, the dietary factors and
infections can be controlled and even prevented. In a
significant number of cases no cause can be determined. The name
of the disease in this