”We are
very pleased
with Pete's
speedy recovery
from this
serious
medical condition
and happy to
report that he
is home
and doing well!”

Elizabeth Geurts, DVM
Welcome Services CWD Testing Heartworm Plus Testing Grooming Technology Boarding New Puppy/Kitten Gifts Puppy Obedience Class Staff News & Notes Office Hours Emergency Services Special of the Month Take a Tour Case of the Month Community Involvement Pet Urns Submit Your Question Contact Us  
Pete

Meet "Pete" a 3-year-old domestic short hair cat owned by Deb Bednarek. Pete was initially seen at the Randolph Vet Clinic in March 2009 for problems with urination and occasional blood seen in the urine. Evaluation of a urine sample at that time was consistent with a bladder infection. He was put on a 14 day course of oral antibiotics at that time, and his symptoms resolved. 
On January 23, 2010, Deb called the clinic and was very concerned that Pete had suddenly fallen ill and was very lethargic, vomitting, and not using the litterbox. She immediately brought him in for examination, and he was noteably depressed and painful in his abdomen. Examination of his abdomen (belly) immediately revealed that Pete had a tremendously enlarged bladder and was unable to urinate on his own--he was completely obstructed. Pete was also very dehydrated and in serious need of fluid and electrolyte therapy along with the need for immediate relief of his urinary obstruction. The diagnosis of urethral obstruction is a serious life threatening condition that is frequently seen in male cats due to their anatomy.

Pete required brief anesthetic due to the extreme discomfort he was experiencing in order to place the indwelling urinary catheter. The catheter was sutured (sewn) in place to allow free flow of the urine from his bladder for a several day period to follow. Examination of his urine revealed lots of crystals (struvite/triple phosphate) present that ended up building up and blocking the urethra (outflow tube from the bladder). These crystals form as a result of mineral content in the cat's diet and pH of the urine. Long term management of Pete's diet with a special food to control mineral content and pH of the urine would be necessary to help prevent Pete from having recurrent problems in the future.

Pete remained in the hospital for 48-hours. where he received supportive care including antibiotics and fluid therapy. Once urine was flowing normally without the catheter in place, Pete was discharged. He is currently doing well, and he is still receiving medications to help with healing of the irritation in his bladder along with a strict prescription diet change for long term prevention.
Welcome to Randolph Veterinary Clinic • Contact the Randolph Veterinary Clinic • Office Hours in Randolph, WI
Small Animal Services • Large Animal Services • Exotic Animal Services • Pig Services • Equine Services • Dairy Goat Services
Boarding Your Pet • Grooming

© Copyright 2007-2008, Randolph Veterinary Clinic • 214 Stark Street • Randolph, Wisconsin
Phone: 920-326-3400 • Fax: 920-326-5501 • info@randolphpetvet.com
― Website Design―
Design Advertising, Beaver Dam, WI