The problem of obstruction of the urethra can touch any cat. Men have a long, narrow and curved urethra, where this disease occurs. Therefore, pet owners should know what is urolithiasis in cats , why urethrostomy is made, and what are the complications in the postoperative period.
Operation urethrostomy in cats
The urethra in Latin is called "urethra", and "stoma" is translated as a hole. Hence the phrase urethrostomy, which means the formation of a new hole for urine. The old passage is hammered by cats due to urolithiasis. Sand, pebbles and small mucus accumulate in the aisle, and a cork appears, completely covering the channel. The obstructed urethra is stretched, the vessels can burst, and the blood enters the secretions. The worst case is a rupture of the bladder. In addition, the development of azotemia - the blood is excessively saturated with nitrogenous products, which secrete the kidneys. It is clear that self-poisoning can not lead to anything good for your cat.
As a result of this operation, a new urethra is formed, located between the scrotum and the anal opening. You have to castrate an animal, the pet loses its penis and testes. It is clear that the full life of a cat after urethrostomy can not be named, it can not take care of females. But the shortened channel will not be clogged, it can pass urine, small stones and sand. The main goal will be achieved - the blockage will be eliminated.
Care after urethrostomy
Initially, the cats are inserted a probe that expands the urethra, ensures the passage of urine in the period of possible edema. Animals are given a special collar so that they do not spill the wound. In addition, patients are given antibiotics, monitor consumption and release of fluid. If everything is normal, then after 10-14 days the seams can be removed.
Urethrostomy in cats is usually normal, but sometimes the following complications occur:
- Anuria - more than two days the urine does not enter the urinary bladder, the animal lacks discharge.
- Bleeding is eliminated when it becomes threatening.
- Dysuria - a violation of urination, the reasons can be different (bacterial damage, not removed sutures).
- Bacterial cystitis .
- Urinary incontinence.
- Narrowing of the urethra - in some cases a new operation is required.
- Divergence of seams.
- Pustules - inflammation of the tissues at the site of surgery.
A cat after urethrostomy should undergo regular examinations and the delivery of tests in a veterinary clinic. This operation is quite painful, but in many cases it is she who can save the life of a pet. Eliminate the formation of sand and stones this intervention can not, because urolithiasis does not disappear, so the patient needs postoperative therapy, observation and a therapeutic diet.