Routine Screening Examinations in Attendance of Cats With Obstructive Lower Urinary Tract Disease

Author(s)

Neri, Amanda Marin ; de Araujo Machado, Luiz Henrique ; Chalfun Guimardes Okamoto, Priscylla Tatiana ; Filippi, Mauricio Gianfrancesco ; Takahira, Regina Kiomi ; Melchert, Alessandra ; Gomes Lourenco, Maria Lucia

• Document type: Review article
• Source: TOPICS IN COMPANION ANIMAL MEDICINE; v. 31, n. 4, p. 140-145, DEC 2016.
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Abstract

This study evaluates the clinical findings obtained in routine screening examinations in cats with obstructive feline lower urinary tract disease at the time of service. Twenty-six cats with urethral obstruction were assessed by physical examination, blood pressure, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests. Cats with signs of obstruction less than 36 hours before the service were in a state of alert, with body temperature and heart rate higher compared with cats in lethargy and stupor, obstructed up to 36 hours. The results revealed that 30.76% of the cats were hypertensive ( > 140 mm Hg). Arrhythmias were found in 15.38% of the cats with potassium > 8.5 mEqL. Creatinine, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, and lactate concentrations were higher in cats obstructed more than 36 hours. All these data claim that a protocol of examinations should be established for obstructed cats, principally to stabilize the cat before the anesthesia for unobstruction. (C) 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 12/02817-1 - Eletrocardiographic evaluation, systemic blood pressure and laboratory in cats with urinary tract obstructive disease in small medical clinic service of animals - Unesp, Botucatu campus FMVZ
• Grantee: Amanda Marin Neri
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation