Cats
with urinary tract obstructions can develop temporary or permanent kidney damage and dangerous heart rhythm changes.
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.
Not exact matches
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.