Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pseudomembranous cystitis causing urine blockage in four cats
By Le Boedec, Kevin et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2011·Department of Clinical Sciences, France·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Pseudomembranous cystitis, an unusual condition associated with feline urine outflow obstruction: Four cases.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
Four cats were brought in with serious issues, including trouble urinating and kidney failure. After examining them, vets found that their bladders had abnormal tissue and inflammation. One cat had to be euthanized, but the other three had surgery to remove the damaged tissue from their bladders. Thankfully, all three of those cats recovered well after the procedure. The exact cause of their condition wasn't clear, but it was different from typical bladder inflammation seen in cats.
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Abstract
The clinical follow-up of four cats presumptively diagnosed with pseudomembranous cystitis is described. All presented with acute urine outflow obstruction and acute renal failure. Urethral catheterisation was performed without difficulty but ultrasonography and contrast radiography consistently revealed abnormal bladder wall and content. One cat was euthanased, the remaining three underwent an exploratory cystotomy. Abundant inflammatory and necrotic tissue covering an ulcerated bladder mucosa was removed. All cats recovered uneventfully. No definitive cause was identified but the clinical course of the disease was not typical of idiopathic cystitis.
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