Prevention
of urethral blockage depends on the cause of the blockage.
It could be a sign
of a urethral blockage, which can be fatal.
Prevention
of a urethral blockage depends on the cause of the blockage.
Anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, prescription diets and in the case
of urethral blockage and bladder stones, surgery is required.
Not exact matches
The term FLUTD or feline lower urinary tract disease is a term that refers to a number
of conditions that affect the urinary tract and urethra such as cystitis, urolithiasis (urinary stones),
urethral obstruction (
blockage),
urethral plugs or cancer.
Cats with
urethral (urinary)
blockages can also benefit from both the pain relief and muscle relaxant effects
of diazepam.
Excess: Causes: Rupture
of the urinary bladder or
urethral blockage.
Some
of the other causes can be urinary or bladder stones, bacterial infections, tumors, anatomical abnormalities or
urethral blockages caused by crystals or stones.
For example a painful case
of cystitis or
urethral blockage may have your cat associating the pain
of urination with it's litter tray and it will therefore avoid it's litter tray
Feeding your cat the right food is the best way to ensure that they won't have to go through the serious pain and struggling
of urinary tract diseases including UTI, crystals, bladder infections, and even
urethral blockages.
Male cats are generally more prone to
urethral blockages because
of their narrower urethras.
To reduce the risk
of future
blockages, the
urethral opening is made larger in male cats, which can help prevent future episodes
of FLUTD.
While this rule
of thumb applies to all cats, it is even more important for male cats who might have a
urethral blockage.
Urethral Blockage: Crystallization of minerals in the bladder plug up the urethra leading to blockage of urinary
Blockage: Crystallization
of minerals in the bladder plug up the urethra leading to
blockage of urinary
blockage of urinary outflow.
There has been speculation, over the years, that early neutering
of male cats leads to
urethral blockages (ref FUS).