{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Current Vet","title":"Urethral Obstruction","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/2cc39559\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1281,"description":"In this episode, Dr. Lottie talks all about urethral obstruction, why it occurs and how we should go about managing the condition Find us on TikTok & Instagram: @veterinaryvista Timeline:00:00 Intro00:43 Case01:54 Aetiology & Pathogenesis06:55 Clinical Signs07:45 Diagnosis10:48 Treatment16:38 Prevention18:34 Key Points20:29 OutroRecommended Reading2025 iCatCare consensus guidelines on the diagnosis and management of lower urinary tract diseases in cats – gives a great overview of the causes, diagnosis and how to manage the conditionReferencesTaylor, S. et al. (2025) ‘2025 iCatCare consensus guidelines on the diagnosis and management of lower urinary tract diseases in cats’, Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 27(2), p. 1098612X241309176. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X241309176.Cooper, E.S. (2015) ‘Controversies in the management of feline urethral obstruction’, Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, 25(1), pp. 130–137. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.12278.Hanson, K.R. et al. (2021) ‘Effect of prazosin on feline recurrent urethral obstruction’, Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 23(12), pp. 1176–1182. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X211001283.Segev, G. et al. (2011) ‘Urethral obstruction in cats: Predisposing factors, clinical, clinicopathological characteristics and prognosis’, Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 13(2), pp. 101–108. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfms.2010.10.006.Current Vet is an educational podcast intended for veterinary students, veterinary professionals, and individuals with an interest in veterinary medicine.All content provided in this podcast and its associated materials is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as, and must not be considered a substitute for, professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment.Any clinical cases discussed in this podcast are fictional, and are designed to reflect typical or likely clinical...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/IK7bymSuRLo9kWvRvp6F-dJhef3vCeMo1EQym83sF_8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zYjQ0/MGJkOTYwZTAxN2Q5/MWE3NWZhYzIwYTBj/MWNkZC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}