A low - profile gastrotomy tube (feeding tube) has been used as a prepubic cystotomy tube to
relieve urethral obstruction and achieve urinary diversion.
Not exact matches
Male cats with FIC who have had their
urethral obstruction relieved but are still suffering from their present FIC episode.
If the bladder is distended, the veterinarian will
relieve the
obstruction with
urethral catheterization.
In some cases, a cystotomy may not be necessary if the
obstruction can be
relieved by passing a catheter, especially if it is caused by soft plugs of crystals and mucus or
urethral spasms.
If neither a bladder stone nor
urethral obstruction is present, medication will generally
relieve the discomfort.