07/18/2025
🐾 Meet Shadow!
This brave guy had a urethral blockage. His owner spotted blood in his urine and brought him in right away. Emergency surgery was needed to flush the “sand-like” plug, and now Shadow's home, happy, and healthy!
🔍 Spot the Signs (Especially in Male Cats)
Straining or crying in the litter box with little or no urine
Frequent attempts but no output
Blood-tinged urine
Licking ge****ls, vocalizing, lethargy, hiding, vomiting
⚠️ Why It’s Critical
A urinary blockage is a life-threatening emergency. Toxins build up quickly, causing kidney damage or bladder rupture,death can occur within 24–48 hours if untreated.
🏥 What Vets Do
They’ll sedate Shadow to catheterize and flush his bladder, give IV fluids, and monitor him over a few days.
💡 Takeaway: If your cat shows signs like straining, blood in their urine, frequent attempts with little output, or vocalizing—don’t wait. Call us imediatley 931-967-3666.
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