{"id":1688,"date":"2018-10-10T20:42:19","date_gmt":"2018-10-10T20:42:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/blog\/?p=1688"},"modified":"2023-01-25T16:18:17","modified_gmt":"2023-01-25T16:18:17","slug":"feline-urinary-obstruction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/blog\/feline-urinary-obstruction\/","title":{"rendered":"The End of the Road: Feline Urinary Obstruction"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1689 size-full\" title=\"A gray cat stands in front of a covered litter box as he looks up at the camera\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/iStock-876236758-1.jpg\" alt=\"Feline urinary obstruction can be a threat to cat health.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/>Sometimes it can be hard to know whether you have a pet emergency or not. When it comes to things that can absolutely not wait, though, feline urinary obstruction tops the list. Savvy cat owners need to be able to recognize signs of a blocked cat so that the staff at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summeridge Animal Clinic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can get started helping without delay. If you believe your feline friend is suffering from urinary obstruction or is having litter box problems, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/forms\/appointment.html\">request an appointment<\/a> online for your cat to visit our veterinarians.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Feline Urinary Obstruction Happens<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When there is any kind of an obstruction of the flow of urine from the bladder through the urethra, problems can ensue. While this type of obstruction can happen in any cat, male cats are predisposed to blockage because their urethra is longer and more narrow than that of their female counterparts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certainly a blockage such as a urinary stone can cause this problem, but in the feline family there is another more common cause for urinary obstruction. Feline lower urinary tract disease, sometimes also called <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/blog\/feline-idiopathic-cystitis\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">feline interstitial cystitis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (FIC), is most often the culprit when it comes to this issue.<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is an inflammatory condition of the bladder. When inflammation occurs cellular debris accumulates within the bladder in the form of a snowglobe-like phenomenon. This cellular debris can settle into the urethra, forming a plug of urinary crystals, inflammatory cells, and mucous rendering the cat unable to pass urine. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter what has caused the blockage, though, the end result is the same: \u00a0a cat who cannot urinate is in trouble. Feline urinary obstruction is painful. Eventually the accumulation of waste products in the body and\/or the rupture of the bladder will cause death, making this a kitty emergency of epic proportions. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spotting a Blocked Cat<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can be difficult sometimes to differentiate a cat who is experiencing FLUTD or a urinary tract infection from one who is blocked. Signs that your cat may be in trouble include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequent litter box visits<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive licking of the penis<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Straining to urinate<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No urine production\/very scant urine in litter box<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vocalizing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A painful abdomen<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refusing to eat<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hiding<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall lethargy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any of these signs is worthy of an emergency visit. Even if your cat is not blocked yet, these symptoms indicate a problem that warrants treatment and monitoring so that urinary obstruction does not occur. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t Wait to Call<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there is any possibility that your cat might be blocked, it is essential that you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">call us right away<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is an absolute priority to remove the blockage right away. Typically this is done by passing a urinary catheter to open the urethra. If urinary stones are present, sometimes surgery is required to remove them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the urinary blockage is relieved, most cats need supportive care in order to help their systems return to normal. Many times a urinary catheter is left in place until inflammation in the bladder and urethra has subsided. Most cats also benefit from intravenous fluid administration to restore normal hydration status.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many cases of feline urinary obstruction reoccur. This makes monitoring your cat closely very important. It is also imperative that we work together as a team to reduce recurrences of episodes of FIC or stone formation through <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">strategic diet changes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, stress reduction, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/indoorpet.osu.edu\/veterinarians\/environmental-enrichment-resources-and-references\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">multimodal environmental enrichment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In some situations <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/veterinary-services\/surgery.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">surgery<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is also warranted in order to make obstruction less likely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feline urinary obstructions are serious business. If you think that your cat may not be able to urinate, don\u2019t delay seeking help. Your team at Summeridge is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">happy to help<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with any questions or concerns you might have. We are located at 8707 Dufferin St, Thornhill, ON L4J 0A2, Canada.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/veterinary-services\/cat-health.html\">cat health<\/a> and keep your feline friend healthy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sometimes it can be hard to know whether you have a pet emergency or not. When it comes to things that can absolutely not wait, though, feline urinary obstruction tops the list. 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