Urethral obstruction in male cats in some Northern United States shows regional seasonality.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2016.12.019
Abstract: Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is a term encompassing several different conditions affecting the feline lower urinary tract. Certain FLUTD aetiologies, such as idiopathic cystitis, urethral plugs or urolithiasis, commonly produce urethral obstruction (UO)… read more here.
Keywords: obstruction male; male cats; united states; male ... See more keywords
Associations between increased body condition score, bodyweight, age and breed with urethral obstruction in male castrated cats.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2018.11.018
Abstract: Identifying potential risk factors for urethral obstruction in male cats may help in disease prevention. The aims of this study were to assess whether breed, pedigree status, age, bodyweight and body condition score (BCS) are… read more here.
Keywords: obstruction male; obstruction; age; rate ... See more keywords
A case of preputial cystostomy performed on an African pygmy hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris) with urethral obstruction
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DOI: 10.1053/j.jepm.2018.02.045
Abstract: Abstract While urogenital diseases of the female African hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris) are common, such diseases in male animals appear rare. This case report describes a male African pygmy hedgehog presenting with urethral obstruction due to… read more here.
Keywords: african pygmy; urethral obstruction; preputial cystostomy; hedgehog ... See more keywords
A multicenter prospective cohort study of endoscopic urethral realignment versus suprapubic cystostomy after complete pelvic fracture urethral injury
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DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000003774
Abstract: This is the first prospective multi-institutional study of PFUI. We found no difference in stricture rate between patients treated with primary realignment and SPT with delayed urethroplasty. BACKGROUND Pelvic fracture urethral injury (PFUI) occurs in… read more here.
Keywords: placement; urethral injury; realignment; urethral obstruction ... See more keywords
Occurrence and clinical management of urethral obstruction in male cats under primary veterinary care in the United Kingdom in 2016
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DOI: 10.1111/jvim.16389
Abstract: Abstract Background Urethral obstruction (UO) has a negative effect on welfare of cats. Objectives This study aimed to determine incidence, case management, and outcomes of UO in cats in primary‐care practice in the United Kingdom.… read more here.
Keywords: cats primary; male cats; urethral obstruction; care ... See more keywords
The effect of prazosin on outcome in feline urethral obstruction
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DOI: 10.1111/vec.12611
Abstract: Objective To determine whether prazosin administration following urethral obstruction (UO) reduces the risk for recurrent urethral obstruction (rUO) or lower urinary tract signs, and to document adverse effects associated with prazosin use in cats. Design… read more here.
Keywords: urinary tract; prazosin; tract signs; lower urinary ... See more keywords
Retrospective evaluation of urinary indwelling catheter type in cats with urethral obstruction (January 2014 to December 2014): 91 cases.
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DOI: 10.1111/vec.12945
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To investigate the influence of urinary catheter type on recurrence rate (rUO) in cats with urethral obstruction. DESIGN Retrospective study. SETTING Two private referral hospitals. ANIMALS Ninety-one cats diagnosed with urethral obstruction treated with… read more here.
Keywords: catheter; study; catheter type; cats urethral ... See more keywords
Effect of prazosin on feline recurrent urethral obstruction
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DOI: 10.1177/1098612x211001283
Abstract: Objectives The aim of this study was to determine if male cats treated with 7 days of prazosin following relief of urethral obstruction (UO) experienced decreased rates of recurrent urethral obstruction (rUO) within 30 days… read more here.
Keywords: feline; prazosin; study; ruo ... See more keywords
Treatment strategies for hyperkalemia secondary to urethral obstruction in 50 male cats: 2002–2017
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DOI: 10.1177/1098612x221127234
Abstract: Objectives The aims of this study were: to describe the potassium-lowering treatment strategies used to manage moderate-to-severe hyperkalemia in male cats with urethral obstruction (UO); to determine how much dextrose was required per unit of… read more here.
Keywords: treatment strategies; male cats; urethral obstruction; dextrose insulin ... See more keywords
Neutering is not associated with early-onset urethral obstruction in cats
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DOI: 10.1177/1098612x221128781
Abstract: Objectives The purpose of this study was to evaluate the correlation between clinical aspects and urethral lesions with reproductive status and age at neutering in obstructed male cats. Methods All cats with compatible signs of… read more here.
Keywords: post pubertal; urethral obstruction; age; age neutering ... See more keywords
Surgical management of urethral obstruction secondary to perineal liposarcoma in a dog: a case report
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DOI: 10.1186/s12917-024-03956-6
Abstract: Background Swelling of the perineal region in male dogs is most commonly caused by a perineal hernia. Clinical signs associated with perineal hernia are constipation, tenesmus or stranguria. This case report documents a rare cause… read more here.
Keywords: case report; liposarcoma; urethral obstruction; case ... See more keywords