Feline Urethral obstruction The blocked Cat
Course Description
Urethral obstruction is a life threatening consequence of lower urinary tract disease. It is more common in cats than dogs and most of the cases are associated with urethral plugs, urethral calculi, urethral stricture or neoplasia and 40% of the cases are idiopathic.
Prevent urethral obstruction (UO) and prioritize the health of your feline patients. Gain vital information on UO's pathophysiology, complications, diagnosis, treatment, and preventive measures.
As a veterinarian, equip yourself with essential knowledge to manage your feline patients and decrease the reobstruction risk..
Course Content
- Prevalence of lower urinary tract diseases.
- Complete urethral obstruction: Pathophysiology- Diagnosis-Therapy.
- Possible complications of urethral obstruction : uroabdomen, urethral damage, UTIs, post obstructive diuresis, dehydration, metabolic disturbances, detrusor atony.
- Survival rates and prognosis
- How to prevent urinary blockage in cats?
Course Content
Søren Boysen
Søren obtained his DVM from the University of Saskatchewan, completed a small animal internship at the Atlantic Veterinary College, and a residency at Tufts University, becoming a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care in 2003. He is the former Chief of Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care at the University of Montreal and currently a Full Professor of at the University of Calgary. Through active service on several veterinary committees, and collaborations through research, book chapters and journal publications he continues to promote veterinary ECC and point-of-care ultrasound around the world. Along with point-of-care ultrasound, his research interests include hemorrhage, coagulation, and perfusion.