SURVEY ON CERTAIN PHYSIOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL INDICATORSIN THE URINE OF CATS WITH URINARY TRACT DISEASES AT THE VETERINARY PRACTISE CLINIC OF CAN THO UNIVERSITY

Abstract

Using cross-sectional survey methods and microscopic examination, the study titled “Survey on some physiological and biochemical indicators of urine in cats with urinary tract disease at the Veterinary Practice Clinic, Can Tho University” was conducted from October 2024 to February 2025. The objective was to determine the prevalence of urinary tract disease (UTD) in cats and identify alterations in urinary physiological and biochemical parameters associated with UTD in cats treated at the clinic. The results showed that 51 out of 1061 cats were diagnosed with urinary tract disease, accounting for a prevalence rate of 4.81%. The most common clinical signs included urinary retention (50.98%), pollakiuria and hematuria (27.45%), other symptoms such as anorexia, vomiting and dehydration (13.73%) and abdominal pain (7.84%). Regarding changes in urine color, dark red was the most common (50.98%), followed by bright red (27.45%), yellow (9.80%), clear (7.84%) and cloudy with blood (3.93%). Biochemical abnormalities commonly associated with UTD included elevated leukocytes, increased protein, alkaline pH, elevated erythrocytes and decreased specific gravity. Furthermore, urine sediment analysis revealed the presence of blood cells (82.35%) and crystals (27.45%). Among samples containing crystals, the majority were struvite (magnesium ammonium phosphate - MAP) (85.71%), while the remainder were calcium oxalate (14.29%).