What if your blocked cat doesn’t have a “real” reason for being blocked?!

If they’ve not got a stone, stricture, plug or a mass… chances are they’ve got feline idiopathic cystitis, aka FIC. These cats account for more and more of the obstructions we see - with FIC now being the most common feline lower urinary tract disorder.

FIC cats can be really tough to manage as they’re often incredibly stressed, painful, and unhappy in the hospital - and often, we then discharge them to a home environment full of chronic stressors.

Today we’ll be chatting through what causes FIC, the signs we see in these patients, and how we can best care for them - both in the hospital and at home.

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📲 Grab the resources mentioned in today’s podcast:

ICatCare client handout on FIC: https://icatcare.org/advice/feline-idiopathic-cystitis-fic/

ICatCare client handout on FLUTD: https://icatcare.org/advice/feline-lower-urinary-tract-disease-flutd/

ISFM/AAFP client handout on environmental needs for cats: https://journals.sagepub.com/pb-assets/cmscontent/JFM/Environmental-needs-Client-handout.pdf

ISFM/AAFP feline environmental needs guidelines: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1098612X13477537

ISFM/AAFP feline friendly nursing care guidelines: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1098612X12445002

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This podcast does not replace a veterinary surgeon's advice, and the content within it is provided for information only. All conditions must be diagnosed by a veterinary surgeon, and veterinary nurses and technicians must always ensure they are working within local legislation and regulating body guidelines. Any products or treatments discussed are for information only and do not constitute endorsements of products or services.