The first thing that most cat families recognize when their cat has a urinary tract infection is straining in the litter box, urinating outside the box, or not being able to urinate at all.

Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD ... were frequently prescribed despite limited evidence of bacterial infection, indicating a potential area for improvement in clinical practice.

As a result, underlying health issues can be exacerbated. Urinary tract infections (UTIs), feline interstitial cystitis (FIC), kidney stones, stress, and behavioral changes can all emerge.