Do cat urethrostomies recur?

Cat urethrostomies can recur. The most common cause of blockage after a cat has an urethrostomy is due to the healing of the skin at the site of the urethrostomy, which leads to a narrowing of the site and subsequent blockage. This usually requires a second surgical procedure to resolve. It could also be caused by urinary tract stones blocking the urethra. It is recommended to undergo relevant examinations to determine the location and number of stones, and consider surgical removal of the stones.

Causes of urinary stones

Feline urinary stones are mainly caused by metabolic disorders of the kidneys or stress-induced urinary retention. When a cat has urinary stones, it is important to seek medical attention in time to avoid high potassium in the urine, which can cause urine to flow back into the kidneys and lead to death due to high blood potassium. Ultrasound examinations can determine whether the stones are in the urethra, bladder, or kidneys, and appropriate treatments can be administered after diagnosis.

Do urinary stones always require surgery?

The treatment for feline urinary stones depends on the location and type of stones, with both medical and surgical approaches being common. Medical treatment involves determining the type of stones through urinary sediment examination to determine whether medications can dissolve the stones. Surgical treatment is necessary when the stones have severely obstructed the urethra, medications cannot dissolve the stones, or the cat has severe urinary difficulties.

Treatment for urinary stones

A cat with urinary stones should eat cat urinary health supplements or foods; drink purified water; and frequently observe urination. If the cat does not urinate or frequently visits the cat litter box, it is urgent to take the cat to the hospital for urinary catheterization, fluid therapy, and injections.