Interstitial Cystitis May Be the Problem
YOUR CAT Interstitial Cystitis May Be the Problem Interstitial Cystitis May Be the Problem Interstitial cystitis is one of most mysterious of feline diseases to manage and treat. Part of the problem lies in the fact that the symptoms of this illness can be so vague and broad that pinpointing the correct diagnosis can be difficult. The usual victims of interstitial cystitis are young male cats, although females can also suffer from this as well. Many cats who are afflicted with FIC usually outgrow it eventually. Symptoms of Interstitial Cystitis Diagnosis of interstitial cystitis is usually made on a basis of the symptoms that the cat is presenting. In most cases, there is no sign of infection, but your veterinarian will suspect interstitial cystitis if you cat is showing some of these symptoms: Straining when he tries to urinate. Urinating with great frequency, with sleep disturbed by the need to urinate. Blood will usually be present in the urine. Th...