Medicina complementar e alternativa na cistite intersticial felina

Abstract

Feline interstitial cystitis (FIC) is an algic disease, which in most cases presents in a chronic and recurrent form, and its pathophysiology has not yet been elucidated. FIC is the most prevalent condition among non-obstructive diseases of the lower urinary tract of felines, and can also present in obstructive form; the most common clinical signs are periuria, dysuria, polyuria and changes in behavior. Cats with FIC are usually obese, sedentary, stressed, anxious and live in a boring environment. This course conclusion work carried out a bibliographic survey focusing on the FIC, addressing the concepts of the condition, its conventional treatment and the complementary and alternative therapies available, with the objective of helping in the treatment of acute and chronic crises, and avoiding recurrences, thereby improving animal welfare. It was concluded that the alternative therapies raised act through anxiolytic and stress control mechanisms, and for this reason they are effective in preventing relapses; some therapies addressed work in a similar way to conventional treatment, as they have analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and antidepressant action, as well as act reducing P substance and inhibiting crystalloid, but they are less harmful to the body. The therapies raised in this study need to be further investigated, however they are effective in the treatment of FIC, being able to replace or complement conventional treatment.