05/06/2026
🐱 Is Your Cat Trying to Tell You Something? Understanding FLUTD (Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease)
If your cat is suddenly urinating outside the litter box, straining to urinate, visiting the litter tray more often, or showing signs of discomfort, it may not be a behavioural problem—it could be a painful medical condition called FLUTD (Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease).
FLUTD is a common condition affecting the bladder and urethra of cats. It can be caused by inflammation, stress, urinary crystals or stones, and in some cases can lead to a life-threatening urinary blockage—especially in male cats.
⚠️ Watch for these warning signs:
• Straining to urinate
• Frequent trips to the litter tray
• Urinating outside the litter box
• Blood in the urine
• Excessive licking of the ge***al area
• Crying or vocalising while urinating
• Reduced appetite or lethargy
💧 Did you know?
Stress, inadequate water intake, obesity, and certain diets can all increase a cat's risk of developing urinary tract problems.
🏥 The good news: Early diagnosis, appropriate treatment, stress management, and the right nutrition can make a huge difference. Specially formulated urinary diets help dissolve certain crystals, reduce recurrence, and support bladder health.
🎉 SPECIAL OFFER
Hill's is currently offering 25% OFF Hill's Prescription Diet Feline c/d products for cats that are newly diagnosed with urinary tract disease.
If you notice any signs of urinary discomfort in your cat, don't wait—contact us as soon as possible. A blocked urinary tract is an emergency and requires immediate veterinary attention.
📞 Contact Animal Matters Veterinary Hospital to book an appointment or find out if your cat qualifies for the Hill's c/d promotion.
