FIC and the Blocked Cat Flashcards
FIC is a diagnosis of?
Exclusion
What is FIC characterized by?
Signs of LUTD and clinical signs in other organ systems
Waxing and waning signs associated with stressful events
Resolution of clinical signs following effective environmental enrichment
What is the most common cause of LUT signs in cats?
FIC
Cats with FIC may present with:
Nonobstructive self limiting disease
Frequent recurring episodes
Chronic persistent episodes
Urethral obstruction
What cats are at increased risk of FIC?
2-7 years old
Neutered
Overweight
Housed indoors
Stress
What is the most common sign of obstruction?
Nonproductive straining in the litterbox +/- vocalizing
Episodes of FIC often resolve:
Within 7 days with or without treatment
What is the only diet that reports reduced rate of recurrent episodes of FIC signs?
Hills c/d Multicare
What is the most common cause of obstruction in a male cat?
Urethral plug
What would you see on an ECG with hyperkalemia?
Bradycardia
P waves disappear
T wave spikes
What is calcium gluconate for?
Cardioprotectant
Should you give dexmedetomidine to a patient that is blocked?
No, should only be used in cardiovascularly stable patients
What is super important to remember after unblocking a cat and placing an indwelling catheter?
Put an E-collar on the patient
What should you warn the client?
Roughly 45% of cats reobstruct within 6 months
