Occurrence Of Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (Flutd) Cases In Kota Bharu District, Kelantan, Within The Period Of June Until October 2024

Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) is a common and often recurrent condition affecting cats. Various studies and research have been conducted on FLUTD cases worldwide and in Malaysia. Yet, there is no evidence of the prevalence and recurrence rates in the Kota Bharu district. Thus, this study aims to investigate the occurrence and characteristics of FLUTD cases within the Kota Bharu district, Kelantan, from June to October 2024. The records of 3373 feline cases were presented to private clinic in Kota Bharu were reviewed to investigate the FLUTD incidence. Results showed 23 FLUTD cases were recorded within five months, and the highest incidence of FLUTD cases was recorded in August (34.78 %). Tom cats had 22 cases of FLUTD (95.65%), domestic shorthairs breed was predisposed to FLUTD, 17 cases (73.91%) and 20 cases of FLUTD (86.96%) were recorded in young adults (1-6 y/o). Most cats suffered from FLUTD when fed dry feed; 14 cases (60.87%) and 19 cats experienced stranguria (82.61%) and hematuria, 11 cases (47.83%). FIC was diagnosed in 14 cases (60.87%), followed by urolithiasis and UTI, 8 cases, respectively (34.78%). Recurrent rates were determined at 30.43% for cats brought to the clinic. The study found a notable prevalence of FLUTD among certain demographic and lifestyle categories, emphasizing the need for targeted management and preventive strategies.
Keywords: FLUTD, clinical presentations, incidence, and preventative