If urinary obstruction occurs, various surgical procedures including stents and cystostomy tubes placed into the bladder may be required.
Not exact matches
If there is a
urinary tract
obstruction and urine can not pass.
Male cats in particular can develop
urinary obstruction which can be fatal
if left untreated and is extremely painful.
If your cat is male and is exhibiting any abnormal
urinary behavior, then you should run rather than walk to the vet; male cats are at risk of
urinary obstruction, which can rapidly lead to fatal consequences.
Any change in behavior that is constant such as urinating more, drinking more water, urinating less, and trying to urinate but nothing comes out (this is a serious dangerous clinical sign of
urinary obstruction — see vet immediately), hiding, wanting to be by his or herself when normally very social, (a big sign in cats
if something is wrong), off balance, overall weakness, eating less or more than usual, painful crying out.
If the cat develops a full or partial
urinary obstruction during the episode, THIS IS AN EMERGENCY and the
obstruction must be relieved at once.
A chronic
obstruction can result in death, so any sign of
urinary distress should trigger a trip to the veterinarian, particularly
if a cat appears to be crying out in pain, or
if you see other signs such as a cat that is passing no or a small amount of urine.»
If your cat had a catheter, a thin tube inserted into their urethra, for a previous
urinary obstruction, it is possible that your cat's urethra was injured during the placement.
In some cases — especially in male cats as they have a much longer and more narrow urethra than females — an
obstruction occurs, which can lead to extreme discomfort and eventual damage to the kidneys; it could even lead to rupture of the
urinary bladder,
if the problem is not treated immediately.
With a
urinary tract
obstruction, it is important to seek immediate veterinary care because blockage to the flow of urine can be a life - threatening complication
if untreated.
We really do not want to tell anyone they have to wait a week or more for an appointment, especially
if there is a chance that a dog is close to having
urinary obstruction.
Safety in pregnant or nursing pets is unknown Use with caution in pets with heart disease, high blood pressure, hyperthyroidism, glaucoma, asthma,
urinary obstruction, prostate disease or those with an
obstruction of the pylorus
If your pet has had an allergic reaction to diphenhydramine or like products Directions:
Bloodwork can tell your veterinarian whether there are electrolyte abnormalities associated with a
urinary obstruction, which can be life - threatening
if not addressed immediately.
Urinary tract
obstructions can be very painful for your cat and,
if untreated, can cause death
if the bladder ruptures.
If the surgery is performed properly, it is unlikely that cats will develop subsequent
urinary obstructions.
Some diagnostics your veterinarian might recommend to determine
if your cat is suffering from a
urinary obstruction are: blood work, a urine sample, and x-rays.
The signs of
urinary problems include anorexia (off food), blood in the urine, straining to urinate, a hunched posture (with straining);
if an
obstruction has occurred, the guinea pig will be unable to produce urine.
Also tell your veterinarian
if your pet is pregnant or lactating, or has history of glaucoma, prostate disease,
urinary obstruction, or high blood pressure.
If your cat is prone to bladder infections or
obstructions, then foods that lower his
urinary pH will help reduce this occurrence.
However,
if these stones become larger, and are not detected and monitored, they can move into other areas of the
urinary system that may cause
obstruction.
If the kidney damage is due to a urinary - tract blockage, she will be admitted for surgery so the blockage can be removed, but if it's due to obstruction, she will be given hydration therapy, medication, and kidney - friendly diets to treat the disease over tim
If the kidney damage is due to a
urinary - tract blockage, she will be admitted for surgery so the blockage can be removed, but
if it's due to obstruction, she will be given hydration therapy, medication, and kidney - friendly diets to treat the disease over tim
if it's due to
obstruction, she will be given hydration therapy, medication, and kidney - friendly diets to treat the disease over time.