feline urinary catheter placement - male

Question 1

signs of urinary obstruction

Answer 1

• howling or crying in litter box
• urinating very small amounts frequently - may have blood
• overgrowing near penis
• lethargy
• vomiting
• anorexia

Question 2

supplies needed to place urinary catheter

Answer 2

• urinary catheter
• sterile lube
• sterile gloves
• flush
• suture and tape

Question 3

8 steps of placing urinary catheter

Answer 3

1. Get supplies ready and place cat under anesthesia
2. Clip hair and aseptically prep area
3. Extrude penis
4. Slowly advance lubricated catheter into urethra
5. Irrigate/Lubricate urethra as needed to advance catheter
6. Advance catheter into bladder
7. Flush bladder once catheter is in place
8. Suture/fix catheter into place and connect to urine collection system

Question 4

what are some after care considerations for male cat with urinary catheter

Answer 4

– E-Collar
– Medication (Buprenorphine- pain; Prazosin- urethral spasm control; Antibiotics should be avoided if no infection is present)
– IV fluids
– Urinary diet
– Decrease stress/anxiety