Cat with urinary tract obstruction bleeding with urinary catheter

Bleeding with a urinary catheter after cat urinary tract obstruction may be caused by several reasons:

1. The diameter of the urinary catheter is too small, causing the blood-stained urine in the bladder to flow along the urinary catheter.
2. Urinary system diseases cause cat urinary tract edema, infection, and become abnormally sensitive. When inserting the urinary catheter, urethral mucosal damage and bleeding occur.

Can inserting a urinary catheter damage the urethra?

Due to the fragile cat urinary mucosa, inserting a urinary catheter will cause some damage, but under normal circumstances, it will not cause significant damage to the urethra, possibly causing mild congestion. The placement of the urinary catheter requires strict disinfection, gentle operation, and later fluid therapy is needed. In addition, the urinary catheter should not be too long to avoid secondary infection.

What to do if the urethra is blocked and the cat can't urinate?

It may be due to the blockage of crystals, stones, or sand in the dog's urethra that causes frequent, urgent urination without completely emptying the bladder. You can take the dog to the hospital and try to guide it to urinate while flushing, to make the urethra clear. If the dog's urethral blockage causes the bladder to swell, it is necessary to leave the urinary catheter for a while, emptying the excess urine in the bladder first, then administering some anti-inflammatory and diuretic drugs.

How to prevent urinary tract obstruction?

Encourage your cat to drink more water, which can promote the formation of urine and flush the urethra during urination. You can feed your cat some vegetables and catnip that it can eat, supplementing its water and vitamin intake. Do not feed your cat high-salt foods to avoid the formation of urinary stones. Encourage your cat to exercise more to promote metabolism. If your cat develops urinary tract obstruction, bring it to the hospital for urinary catheterization treatment in time to avoid bladder rupture, bacterial infection of the urinary tract, and other diseases.