Dysuria

Re: Dysuria

Hannah Ridgwell — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 09:22:39 GMT

Thanks everyone, I'm sorry about lack of info, as i said wasn't my case and cat didn't turn up to see me until 3 days later! Now no longer with us as neither constipation nor urethral/bladder spasm responding to any treatment. Azotaemia had disappeared probably due to regular cystocentesis. Thanks again.

Re: Dysuria

Bob Russell — Thu, 27 May 2010 14:36:37 GMT

Check the level of hydration. Assuming it is not otherwise contraindicated I have found i/v fluids helpful especially if I cannot find any other obvious causes. Mild azotaemia may be important!!!

Re: Dysuria

Niall Taylor — Wed, 26 May 2010 19:15:36 GMT

You haven't given us much to go on. A lot of cats get constipation, how do you know this is 'neurological'? Do you mean spinal problems or local hyperaesthesia causing urethral spasm. For urethral spasm in flutd I find diazepam and glucocorticoids helpful following all the poking and prodding and general abuse of the urinary tract that occurs as a consequence. Have you dome any x-rays - spinal, bladder, pneumocystogram, what about urinalysis?

Answers on a postcard please...

Niall

Re: Dysuria

Hannah Ridgwell — Wed, 26 May 2010 16:35:48 GMT

yes, sorry about lack of information, I am yet to see him for this, he is patient of my colleague that I am seeing later. he's 11 years old, not had any urinary tract issues previously, long haired and with mild azotaemia. I need to check his bladder this evening for my colleague who is suspicious of a neurological problem amongst other things, especially since he's had chronic constipation over last few years. Will update when I've seen him. Thanks.

Re: Dysuria

Kate Richardson — Wed, 26 May 2010 11:46:30 GMT

Age, sex, breed? Acute onset or chronic problem? Any urinary tract issues previously?

Is he unable to urinate ie isn't even trying and doesn't seem aware that his bladder is full, or is he straining but unable to pass urine?

Can you express his bladder easily or not?