Subclinical bacteriuria in a mixed population of 179 middle-aged and elderly cats: a prospective cross-sectional study.

Frida S Moberg Rebecca LanghornPernille V BertelsenLouise M PilegaardTina M SørensenCharlotte R BjørnvadPeter DamborgIda N KielerLisbeth Rem Jessen

Published in: Journal of feline medicine and surgery (2019)

The prevalence of SBU in cats is low, and being overweight/obese was not identified as a predisposing factor. The increased risk associated with hepatic disease has not been previously reported, and further studies are needed to confirm this finding.

Keyphrases

weight loss
adipose tissue
risk factors
metabolic syndrome
type diabetes
bariatric surgery
middle aged
physical activity
case control
community dwelling
obese patients
urinary tract infection