Retrospective analysis of cats with micturition disorders
Researchers evaluated the medical records of 45 cats that presented to a veterinary hospital from January 2006 to December 2017 with presenting complaints and physical examination findings consistent with urinary incontinence.
Spinal cord disease was the most common cause, followed by urethral, bladder, and ureteral disorders. Proportions of voiding and storage phase disorders were similar, however, voiding-phase disorders were observed more frequently in males and younger-aged cats.
Urinary tract infection was detected in 39% cats. Outcomes were available in 38 of the cases with 16 cats regaining continence, 3 improved with treatment, and 19 remaining incontinent or were euthanized.
Incontinent cats with spinal cord disorders were common and warrant a more guarded prognosis than do cats with bladder or urethral disorders.
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