Urinary obstruction occurs mostly in male cats, but dogs and female cats may also be affected. It is a medical emergency and owners will most commonly see their animal straining to urinate, producing little or no urine each time.
Feline Idiopathic Lower Urinary Tract Disease
The medical term idiopathic refers to a disease of unknown cause. Feline idiopathic lower urinary tract disease is a general term for disorders characterized by blood in the urine, difficult or painful urination
Urinary obstruction occurs mostly in male cats, but dogs and female cats may also be affected. It is a medical emergency and owners will most commonly see their animal straining to urinate, producing little or no urine each time. The obstruction occurs in the urethra, the tube that leads out of the body from the bladder. The urinary tract may be obstructed by something inside the urethra, from something compressing on the urethra or inflammation of the urethra. Treatment is available and the prognosis of this issue will depend on the severity of the obstruction.
Urolithiasis, Urate
Urolithiasis is a medical term referring to the presence of stones or crystals in the animal’s urinary tract. When the stones are made up of uric acid, they are called urate stones. These stones can also be found in the kidneys and in the tubes connecting the kidneys to the animal’s bladder (ureters).
Hematemesis
Hematemesis, or the vomiting of blood, can result from a number of causes. There may be a disruption in the lining of the tube connecting the mouth and stomach (esophagus), or an irritation of the stomach or intestines, which leads to inflammation, bleeding, and, eventually, the expulsion of blood through vomiting. Alternately, the blood may originate from an inflammation or injury in the mouth or lungs (respiratory system), after which it is swallowed and then thrown up (regurgitated).
Hypothermia
When a dog is exposed to cold for a long time, its body temperature falls, leading to hypothermia. Low body temperature can lead to near fatal or fatal complications for the dog. Immediate treatment is essential to prevent this.