Cat Urethral Reconstruction Surgery: Small Urinary Opening

The urinary opening is small after cat urethral reconstruction surgery, which is a sequelae of the operation. Symptoms include urgency to urinate, pain while urinating, urethral pain, purulent urine, increased secretions from the urethral opening, and redness and inflammation of the urethral opening. The condition can be divided into male and female cats. Male cats have thin and long urethras, which are prone to blockage due to stones, and the process of clearing the urethra is complicated. Repeated catheterization causes significant damage to the male cat's urethral mucosa. It is generally recommended for owners to prevent cat urinary diseases in advance.

Do You Need Urethral Reconstruction if Your Cat Can't Urinate?

Cat urination problems do not necessarily require urethral reconstruction. Owners need to take appropriate treatment measures based on their cat's specific situation. If the cat is unable to urinate due to urethritis, cystitis, or mild urinary stones, it usually does not require stoma surgery. If a cat repeatedly experiences urethral blockage, the owner can consider performing urethral reconstruction.

What to Do if Your Cat Constantly Licks After Urethral Reconstruction

After urethral reconstruction, cats may habitually lick the wound due to discomfort or unfamiliarity, which can lead to inflammation. Therefore, after the procedure, the cat should wear a neck collar to prevent licking, and the owner can distract the cat by encouraging appropriate exercise to divert its attention from the reconstructed area.

Cons of Urethral Stoma Surgery

The surgical site may bleed or hemorrhage during intense physical activity or urination. Since the urethral stoma area is not protected by hair, it is more susceptible to infection. Therefore, after the dog's urethral stoma surgery, the owner must carefully care for the wound, keeping the urethral opening dry and clean to prevent infection and rupture.