Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Phimosis causing trouble peeing in 10 cats and surgery results
By May, Lauren R & Hauptman, Joe G·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2009·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Phimosis in cats: 10 cases (2000-2008).
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Plain-English summary
Ten cats were brought in with difficulty urinating, showing signs like straining and frequent trips to the litter box. They were diagnosed with phimosis, a condition where the opening of the sheath covering the penis is too tight. Most of these cats underwent surgery to widen the opening, and follow-up reports indicated that their symptoms improved significantly after the procedure. The cats were able to urinate normally again, providing relief for both them and their owners.
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Abstract
Medical records of 10 cats diagnosed with phimosis were reviewed. The most common clinical signs exhibited were stranguria and pollakiuria, which occurred in eight out of 10 cats. The diagnosis of phimosis was made from physical examination alone in all cats. Eight of the 10 cats had surgical widening of the preputial orifice. Seven of these eight cats had follow-up of > or = 1 month, consisting of communications with the owner or referring veterinarian, who revealed resolution of preoperative clinical signs that were attributed to phimosis.
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