The leaking didn't stop, so they had to preform a PU (
Perineal Urethra).
Not exact matches
At 12:00 is the
urethra and clitoris and a 6:00 is the
perineal body, junction between the anus and the vaginal opening.
In addition, cats that develop urethral obstructions multiple times may require
perineal urethrostomy to widen and shorten the
urethra.
Cats with
perineal urethrostomies may be predisposed to bladder infections and infection related bladder stones given the new shorter, wider
urethra facilitating ascending bladder infections.
Perineal urethrostomy involves removal of the male external genitalia, resulting in a shorter, wider
urethra.
If your male cat has repeat episodes of this problem that diet and lifestyle changes can not control, a surgical procedure called a
perineal urethrostomy can sometimes be performed that vents the urine from your pet's bladder and
urethra before it passes through its penis where the blockages are usually located.
Answer: No, that shouldn't cause a urinary tract infection - they are most often due to the dog's
perineal (area around their rear end and little girl parts) conformation (how she's made)- like skin folds, fat folds, etc. where bacteria can grow and then ascend through her
urethra to her bladder.
If your cat has multiple occurrences that can not be unblocked or managed medically, and does not have any underlying conditions that could cause recurrence, your veterinarian may recommend a
perineal urethrostomy («PU»), or surgical widening of the
urethra.
In cases of chronic UTIs, surgery to widen the
urethra, called
perineal urethrostomy, may be an option.
If surgery is elected (called
perineal urethrostomy) then a permanent and larger opening is made in the
urethra to stop any further obstruction from occurring.
In male dogs that have repeat episodes of this problem, a surgical procedure called a
perineal urethrostomy can be performed that vents the urine from your pet's bladder and
urethra before it passes through the penile bone where they usually lodge.