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Urinary Obstruction
Urinary obstruction is a life-threatening blockage of the urethra preventing the bladder from emptying. It is especially common in male cats and can be fatal within hours.
Key Facts
- Straining to urinate is often mistaken for constipation
- Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) causes bladder inflammation and crystal formation
- Crystals can plug the urethra, especially in male cats
- Without treatment, pets can be in critical condition within hours
- The distended bladder causes severe pain and toxin buildup
- Dogs may have obstruction from stones, tumors, or inflammation
- Enlarged prostate can cause straining in male dogs
- Do not put pressure on the abdomen when lifting or carrying
- Species: dogs and cats (especially male cats)
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Bladder Stonesโรค
Stones can migrate and block the urethra, causing life-threatening obstruction
Chronic Kidney Diseaseโรค
Obstruction can cause acute kidney damage
Dehydrationโรค
Inability to urinate leads to toxic buildup
Feline Idiopathic Cystitisโรค
Life-threatening complication in male cats with FIC
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Diseaseโรค
Life-threatening complication, almost exclusively in males
Shockโรค
Prolonged obstruction can lead to metabolic crisis and shock
Ureteral Stonesโรค
Related urinary tract stone disease