In March, one of my cats wound up
with a urinary obstruction.
Bloodwork can tell your veterinarian whether there are electrolyte abnormalities associated
with a urinary obstruction, which can be life - threatening if not addressed immediately.
While in hospital, a cat
with urinary obstruction is kept catheterized and the urine production monitored closely.
These losses may have occurred before presentation to the clinic — such as animals with a history of protracted vomiting or diarrhea — or may be anticipated after treatment has been instituted, as is often seen in cases of postobstructive diuresis in cats
with urinary obstruction.
Not exact matches
However, patients
with hemorrhagic cystitis often have additional symptoms such as blood in their urine, systemic infections, and
urinary obstruction.
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
Although he was not clinical for any
urinary tract signs commonly seen
with bladder stones (straining to urinate, abnormal
urinary patterns, bloody urine, etc.), it was best to remove the stones before they got larger or caused a
urinary obstruction.
32 hours of continuing education including: The hyperthyroid cat
with renal failure, feline hepatic lipidosis prevention and treatment, Atkins diet for dogs and cats, cancer and non-steroidal drugs, ear flushing and medical treatment of otitis externa, dealing
with the allergic dog,
urinary obstruction and incontinence, managing the neonate, aggression in cats, and canine atopic dermatitis.
Initially, I tried feeding my cats
with dog dry food for puppies (because it is easier to find and quite cheaper), this caused the death of two of my cats due to
urinary obstruction, I did not know dog food was damaging for cats, this makes me feel extremely guilty.
Male cats, like Rerun,
with FLUTD are prone to
urinary obstruction or blockage.
These cats may be unable to urinate at all because of a complete
obstruction of the
urinary tract or may be straining frequently to urinate only to pass just a few drops of urine at a time, often
with blood in it.
* Note: In male cats
with urinary problems, an
obstruction in the
urinary tract is a life threatening condition.
As mentioned above, cats
with a complete
obstruction of the
urinary tract have a medical emergency and need immediate attention.
Similar signs can be seen
with urinary stones or
obstructions.
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.
Urinary obstruction and spread of the cancer has taken the lives of most dogs
with TCC.
This is then followed up
with more intensive therapy which includes placement of a
urinary catheter to relieve the
obstruction and clean out the bladder; intravenous fluid administration to «flush out» the kidneys and restore normal electrolyte balance; blood and urine testing to determine the cause of the
obstruction and the extent of kidney damage; and X-rays to examine the bladder for stones or sediment.
Not for use in any animal
with hypertension, a
urinary obstruction, glaucoma, or prostate disease.
Domino, a 4 - 1/2 year old male, neutered Dalmatian presented to an emergency clinic
with symptoms of an
urinary obstruction (straining to urinate, blood in urine).
Proper follow - up care is essential in cats
with lower
urinary obstruction.
While many cats appear to thrive on a vegan diet, there are also anecdotal reports of cats
with recurring
urinary tract problems, including infections associated
with previous urethral
obstructions caused by
urinary crystals.
Because of the location and rapid growth of many bladder cancers,
urinary obstruction with potential toxic buildup of waste products and shock is always possible.
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:
Cats that are maintained on an appropriate diet do exceptionally well and in my experience, there have been very few failures
with respect to
urinary obstruction (none that I can actually remember).
parvovirus, or liver failure, etc.) Do not use in pets
with a gastrointestinal or
urinary tract
obstruction Avoid use of loperamide in collies and related breeds.
Eventually, all affected ferrets develop anemia and poor immune system function, plus male ferrets develop enlargement of the prostate gland
with secondary life - threatening
urinary tract
obstruction.
Urethral
Obstruction The most serious problem associated with urinary function is urethral o
Obstruction The most serious problem associated
with urinary function is urethral
obstructionobstruction.
This condition, extremely common in middle - aged and senior ferrets, occurs when tumors form in one or both adrenal glands, resulting in the release of hormones that can cause hair loss, itchy skin, anemia, prostate gland enlargement in males (
with potential fatal
urinary tract
obstruction), and bone marrow suppression.
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.
Cats
with urinary tract
obstructions can develop temporary or permanent kidney damage and dangerous heart rhythm changes.
Crucially, his bladder was small and soft — such a finding is not compatible
with a life - threatening
urinary obstruction.
Use
with caution in dogs
with heart disease, glaucoma,
urinary obstruction or intestinal
obstruction.
Do not use in patients
with glaucoma, prostate disease or
urinary obstruction, stomach or intestinal
obstruction, high blood pressure or hyperthyroidism.
The
urinary obstruction must either be relieved to allow the bladder to empty, or the bladder must be drained by cystocentesis (a procedure where a needle is placed into the distended bladder through the abdominal wall, and the urine is removed
with a syringe).
Tumors below the bladder, i.e., the urethra, are associated
with straining or
urinary obstruction.
In addition to the training gained during his residency, Dr. López has attended additional courses in endoscopy of the respiratory and gastrointestinal tract as well as tracheal and urethral stent placement for patients
with tracheal collapse and
urinary obstruction from tumors.
Bladder cancer dogs may also affect the adjoining lymph nodes and lungs, thus signs of
urinary tract
obstruction along
with signs of respiratory stress, must be suspected for an urgent «Red — Degree»
urinary tract neoplasm.