Obstructive Urinary Tract Dz Flashcards
1
Q
Diameter of a normal feline ureter vs. normal canine ureter?
A
Feline: 0.4mm
K9: 1-3mm
2
Q
What uteroliths are associated with the one of the most significant causes of renal dz and acute uremia in cats in the past 15-20 years?
A
Calcium oxalate
3
Q
How do we treat ureteral obstruction?
A
Stabilize uremia,
IF OLIGURIC, mannitol (0.5-1g/kg/day x 3days);
Prazosin (alpha1-antagonist: ureteral relaxant)
4
Q
What is the STANDARD of care for ureteral obstruction?
A
Ureteral stents; in dogs—>retrograde, cats—>antegrade
5
Q
Emergency situation —> obstructed cat —>ECG—>hyperkalemia—>what do we do?
A
Insulin + dextrose + CaGluconate
