Feline Urinary Tract Function

Structure and Function of the Urinary Tract in Cats

We will tell you about the general structure of the urinary tract , how the urinary tract works, common diseases that affect the urinary tract , and common diagnostic tests performed in cats to evaluate the urinary tract .

FIC is a catchall term used to describe cases of LUTS in which all diagnostics fail to confirm the cat has another disease. Cats suffering from FIC make frequent attempts to urinate, probably as a result of bladder discomfort, and often are found to have blood in their urine.

Such details provide a deeper understanding and appreciation for Feline Urinary Tract Function.

Applied Anatomy and Physiology of the Feline Lower Urinary Tract

Both urethral sphincters are activated by spinal reflexes. Normal micturition (sustained detrusor contraction and sphincter inhibition) involves a spino-bulbo-spinal pathway and a pontine micturition center that switches from urine storage to micturition.

Feline Urinary System Physiology and Its Clinical Significance