Before you use this page
FeliVitals is for tracking and organization. It does not diagnose, interpret an individual case, set treatment, or change medication, insulin, fluid, diet, or recheck plans. Use these notes with your veterinarian.
What FIC can look like
Feline idiopathic cystitis is one cause of lower urinary tract signs. It is diagnosed only after other causes are ruled out. Stress, environment, pain, and bladder inflammation can all be part of the pattern.
Urinary signs can become urgent, especially if a cat strains and passes little or no urine. A log helps, but it should not delay emergency care.
Signs to record
- Frequent trips to the litter box, small urine spots, crying, licking, or straining.
- Blood seen in urine, accidents outside the box, or sudden avoidance of the litter box.
- Water intake, wet food changes, hiding, appetite changes, and recent stressors.
- Any repeated attempt to urinate with little or no urine, which needs urgent veterinary advice.
What matters to track with FIC
- Urination frequency, small attempts, blood seen in urine, straining, crying, and accidents outside the litter box.
- Water intake, wet food changes, and any recent routine or household stressors.
- Pain behavior, hiding, grooming changes, and appetite.
- Emergency signs such as repeated straining with little or no urine, especially in male cats.
How FeliVitals helps
- Log individual urination sessions and concerning urinary signs.
- Track hydration, appetite, symptoms, and daily notes alongside litter box changes.
- Bring a clear timeline to the veterinarian instead of relying on memory.
Questions to bring to your vet
- What signs could mean a urinary blockage or same-day emergency?
- Which urine changes should I record between visits?
- What environmental or routine changes should we discuss?
- How should I tell the difference between monitoring and needing urgent care?