Sentences with phrase «urethral obstructions which»

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The most common cause of obstruction is a urethral plug, which consists of mineral crystals (e.g., struvite, calcium oxalate), white blood cells, red blood cells, protein (mucus), and epithelial cells.5 The underlying cause of urethral plugs is unknown; however, plugs have been linked to struvite crystalluria — suggesting that diet may play a role — and idiopathic cystitis.6 Other causes of urethral obstruction include urethral edema and spasm associated with lower urinary tract inflammation and pain.7 Uroliths, neoplasms, and urethral strictures can also lead to urethral obstruction; however, they are reported less frequently than other causes.5

Irregular urination can be symptomatic of degenerative kidney disease, cystitis, inflammation of the bladder or urethral obstructions, which are all common in aging cats.

Also, if you notice the kitten straining to urinate with little or no results, or crying out when urinating, please contact the foster coordinator immediately because it may be indicative of an infection or a urethral obstruction, which can be life - threatening.

Treatment of urethral obstruction usually involves catheterization, which requires sedation or anesthesia.

can be the cause of urethral obstruction, which is a condition in which the urethra becomes completely occluded (obstructed) and your pet is unable to pass any urine at all.

First thing's first, it may be a medical problem such as a urinary tract infection or Feline Urethral Obstruction (FEO), which is a potentially life - threatening condition where concentrated urine crystallizes and clogs the urethra.