title: Feline idiopathic cystitis.
abstract: While FIC remains a diagnosis of exclusion, studies over the last two decades suggest that it results from complex interactions between the urinary bladder, neuroendocrine system and environmental factors, and stress appears to play a role in the pathogenesis. The self-limiting nature of FIC and importance of environmental factors on recurrence of clinical signs emphasize the need for controlled, prospective, double-blinded clinical studies to determine the best management options. Current best evidence for initial management of acute, non-obstructive FIC supports a specific nutritional recommendation for a therapeutic urinary food proven to reduce recurrent episodes, environmental enrichment and feeding moist food.
authors: Department of Global Professional & Veterinary Affairs, Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc, 400 Southwest 8th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66603, USA. Electronic address: Dru_Forrester@hillspet.com.
authors: S Dru
authors: SD
authors: Forrester
authors: Global Veterinary Consulting, Erie, CO 80516, USA.
authors: Todd L
authors: TL
authors: Towell
mesh_terms: D000821:Animal Feed / Q000032:analysis*; D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D002415:Cats; D003556:Cystitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D012307:Risk Factors
keywords: Diagnosis; Environmental enrichment; Evidence-based treatment; Lower urinary tract signs; Nutrition; Stress