Cat's urethra is blocked, and antibiotics and stone-expelling granules are ineffective

Cat's urethra blocked

When a cat's urethra is blocked and antibiotics and stone-expelling granules are ineffective, it is necessary to bring the cat to a pet hospital in time for urinary catheterization, urethral irrigation, etc. Long-term urethral blockage can cause hydronephrosis, and severe cases can lead to renal failure. Most cats with urethral blockage are male cats because their urethras are narrower, making it difficult to pass stones, which get stuck in the urethra, causing urine retention.

Causes of urinary tract obstruction

Cats with urinary tract obstructions have abnormal filtration of renal glomeruli, allowing large molecules to enter the ureters and gradually accumulate in the urinary tract. It may also be caused by stress, fear, and long-termholding of urine, resulting in urinary tract obstruction. Early urinary catheterization is necessary for urinary tract obstruction.

Treatment for urethral blockage

After urinary catheterization, the urethra should be irrigated to ensure smooth flow. Since a cat's urethra is relatively narrow, once foreign objects accumulate in the urethra, urine cannot be discharged, leading to urinary tract diseases. Carefully insert the urinary catheter into the urethra and rinse with physiological saline to dislodge the stones. After the stones are dislodged, apply abdominal compression to the bladder to promote urine excretion. Later, cats need to be given antibiotics, fluid replacement, and diuretics to ensure smooth urinary tract flow.

Prevention of urethral obstruction

Encourage your cat to drink more water, as it promotes urine formation and urination, which can flush the urethra. Feed your cat some vegetables and catnip it can eat to supplement water and vitamins. Avoid feeding cats high-sodium foods to prevent urinary stones. Encourage your cat to exercise more to promote metabolism. If a cat develops urinary obstruction, it is necessary to bring it to the hospital for urinary catheterization and treatment to prevent bladder rupture, bacterial infection of the urinary tract, and other diseases.