Obstructions are often the result of plugs of inflammatory material, mucus, crystals, small stones (called calculi) that have formed in the kidneys and have passed down into the bladder (see urinary stones). Mainly I hope that he's just feeling the drugs still and not having another blockage. This is because male cats are more prone to develop urinary blockage than female cats. You can use a natural remedy for chronic urinary … If the cat does not receiv… as straining to urinate, bloody urine etc. He was there for about 3 days, had to have a catheter put in twice so they drained is bladder completely. He was there for about 3 days, had to have a catheter put in twice so they drained is bladder completely. He is laying under a bed now and it just seems strange. Discussion Starter • #1 • Jan 9, 2015. He gets only wet food and I had 1-2 T. of extra water to his food. No more dry food. 28 Posts . Usually vets prescribe a urinary food to help prevent future blockages. and his symptoms right now are a little worrying. I got my cat on my bed but he is very lethargic. i JUST got my cat back after spending about 2 days at the vet due to an emergency urinary blockage. If the cause of blood in your cat’s urine is due to tumors, these remedies can help alleviate the symptoms. THIS IS AN EMERGENCY (original graphic by marvistavet.com) RECOGNIZING THE EMERGENCY. Urinary blockage is almost exclusively a problem reserved for male cats, and occurs when the urethra becomes obstructed. This is because males have a longer and narrower urethra. Uveitis in Dogs and Cats. Urethral obstruction can have a number of different causes. What Causes Urinary Blockages in Cats? When he first got sick, he was completely silent, which was completely out of character for him. I hope he comes around by morning. About $800 went to the few night stay he had at the vet and it took all my money. Very lethargic. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Urinary Blockage In Cats Aftercare. Vestibular Disease in Dogs and Cats. If you are still concerned by morning with his behavior, then off to the vet. Morning before I go to work update. Recognize the symptoms of urinary blockage in cats. What I learned from this is that urinary blockage causes can be difficult to determine- and to know what is the root cause. Of course, with having catheters in he will be in pain from that. My cat had oxalate crystals that are harder to get rid of than struvite, but after that episode, he's been fine for several years. Male cats can easily develop obstruction of the urethra- the tube draining urine from the bladder out of the penis- because the urethra is so small. During this process, damage may be done to one or both of your kidneys. His breathing seems a little weird and he isn't really responding or wanting to eat food or drink water /: he isn't showing any pain though and he is laying next to me. Did they give you any feeding directions? thanks. i JUST got my cat back after spending about 2 days at the vet due to an emergency urinary blockage. If there is an obstruction, urine backs up and creates urinary blockage. Given their relatively long and narrow urethra, male cats are much more likely than female cats to develop obstruction. My cat, Ozzy, is a 2 year old male. He purrs when you pet him though which is good. It hasn't even been 24 hours yet so his body is still recovering. My vet also sent him home with some kind of muscle relaxant and pain meds for him to make it easier for him to pee. Some urinary diets are beneficial in cats to increase frequency of urination. A urinary blockage in cats is one of those dire circumstances, and can cause death to the cat in 3-6 days. 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