Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Screening exam results in cats with blocked urinary tracts
By Neri, Amanda Marin et al.·Published in Topics in companion animal medicine·2016·Veterinary Clinic Department, Brazil·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Routine Screening Examinations in Attendance of Cats With Obstructive Lower Urinary Tract Disease.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 26 cats with urinary blockages were examined to understand their health status during routine check-ups. Cats that had been obstructed for less than 36 hours were more alert, while those blocked longer showed signs of lethargy and had higher body temperatures and heart rates. Some of the cats had high blood pressure and abnormal heart rhythms, indicating serious health issues. The findings suggest that a specific examination protocol is needed to stabilize these cats before any treatment to relieve the blockage.
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Abstract
This study evaluates the clinical findings obtained in routine screening examinations in cats with obstructive feline lower urinary tract disease at the time of service. Twenty-six cats with urethral obstruction were assessed by physical examination, blood pressure, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests. Cats with signs of obstruction less than 36 hours before the service were in a state of alert, with body temperature and heart rate higher compared with cats in lethargy and stupor, obstructed up to 36 hours. The results revealed that 30.76% of the cats were hypertensive (>140mmHg). Arrhythmias were found in 15.38% of the cats with potassium >8.5mEqL. Creatinine, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, and lactate concentrations were higher in cats obstructed more than 36 hours. All these data claim that a protocol of examinations should be established for obstructed cats, principally to stabilize the cat before the anesthesia for unobstruction.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28317615/