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Recognised syndromes influenced by subclinical dehydration in cats include:
Recognised syndromes influenced by subclinical dehydration in cats include:
#'''Crystalluria and [[Urolithiasis]]''': Chronic mild dehydration results in more concentrated urine production. Increased urine concentration with excess intake of crystal precursors may lead to an increased risk of crystalluria and subsequent urolithiasis. Crystals commonly encountered include [[Urolithiasis#Struvite|struvite]], but [[Urolithiasis#Calcium oxalate|calcium oxalate]] and [[Urolithiasis#Urate|urate]] crystals can also be seen in otherwise healthy adult cats.
#'''Crystalluria and [[Urolithiasis]]''': Chronic mild dehydration results in more concentrated urine production. Increased urine concentration with excess intake of crystal precursors may lead to an increased risk of crystalluria and subsequent urolithiasis. Crystals commonly encountered include [[Urolithiasis#Struvite|struvite]], but [[Urolithiasis#Calcium oxalate|calcium oxalate]] and [[Urolithiasis#Urate|urate]] crystals can also be seen in otherwise healthy adult cats.
#'''[[CystitisFeline urologic syndrome (FUS)]]''': Also called feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is believed to be highly influenced by the concentration of urine. High urine concentrations can exacerbate clinical signs of FUS. Increased risk of FUS has been associated with eating dry diets<ref name="Buffington">Buffington CA, et al. Clinical evaluation of cats with non-obstructive urinary tract disease. JAVMA 1997;210(1):46-50.</ref>. Therefore, feeding higher moisture diets (e.g., wet foods) is often recommended to reduce the risk of FUS and improve clinical signs of [[Category:Lower Urinary Tract - Anatomy & Physiology|lower urinary tract]] health in cats<ref name="Markwell">Markwell PJ, et al. Clinical evaluation of commercially available urinary acidifying diets in the management of idiopathic cystitis. JAVMA 1999;214(3):361-365.</ref>.
#'''[[Cystitis|Feline urologic syndrome (FUS)]]''': Also called feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is believed to be highly influenced by the concentration of urine. High urine concentrations can exacerbate clinical signs of FUS. Increased risk of FUS has been associated with eating dry diets<ref name="Buffington">Buffington CA, et al. Clinical evaluation of cats with non-obstructive urinary tract disease. JAVMA 1997;210(1):46-50.</ref>. Therefore, feeding higher moisture diets (e.g., wet foods) is often recommended to reduce the risk of FUS and improve clinical signs of [[Category:Lower Urinary Tract - Anatomy & Physiology|lower urinary tract]] health in cats<ref name="Markwell">Markwell PJ, et al. Clinical evaluation of commercially available urinary acidifying diets in the management of idiopathic cystitis. JAVMA 1999;214(3):361-365.</ref>.
==Toxicity==
==Toxicity==