Current issues of therapy of feline idiopathic cystitis

Feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC, interstitial cystitis) is a non-infectious inflammatory disease of the feline urinary bladder with symptoms of feline urological syndrome. There is an inflammation of the bladder. Various theories have been put forward of its occurrence, including viral one. It is assumed that idiopathic cystitis in cats occurs due to the inability of the nervous system of cats to cope with stress. Previously developed treatment regimens have insufficient therapeutic effect, and the disease continues to be widespread. Despite many years of research, the true cause of feline idiopathic cystitis remains unknown, making it difficult to choose a treatment strategy for the diagnosis of feline idiopathic cystitis and the search for effective treatment methods aimed not only at eliminating the symptoms of bladder inflammation, but also at reducing stress. The studies were carried out in veterinary clinics in Orel. For the study, 12 cats with the symptoms of cystitis at the age from 2 to 8 years were selected, from which two groups were formed. To achieve a high therapeutic effect in the treatment and prevention of recurrence of feline idiopathic cystitis, according to the research results, it is recommended to include the anti-stress and anti-neurotic drugs Fospasim and Felivey in the basic treatment regimen for bladder inflammation, since stress and anxiety play an important role in induction and maintaining signs of idiopathic cystitis.