Amitriptyline
While amitriptyline was originally developed out of a need in human medicine as an anti-anxiety medication, in cats it is prescribed for conditions such as urinating out of the litter box, spraying and excessive grooming.
While amitriptyline was originally developed out of a need in human medicine as an anti-anxiety medication, in cats it is prescribed for conditions such as urinating out of the litter box, spraying and excessive grooming.
Because the cause in the majority of cases of cystitis in cats is unknown, it is referred to as Feline Idiopathic Cystitis (FIC). Without a known cause, treatment of FIC can be challenging. There is no actual "cure" but FIC can be still be managed.
Cystitis is a non-bacterial, often recurrent inflammation of the bladder. When the cause of cystitis in a cat is unknown, it is referred to as Feline Idiopathic Cystitis or FIC.