Risk factors for idiopathic cystitis in Norwegian cats: a matched case-control study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aim of the study was to compare a group of cats with feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC) with a group of control cats without present or previous signs of lower urinary tract disease in order to identify factors in characteristics, personality, behaviour, environment and daily life that would make them more susceptible to the disease.

Methods

The study was a matched case-control study comparing results from telephone interviews based on a standardised questionnaire. The questions were organised into six subject groups: the characteristics of the cat; the cat's environment; the presence of other pets in the household; the cat's feeding and drinking regime; management of the cat's litter box; and the cat's opportunity to perform natural behaviour.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Lund HS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11185226 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature