The cat was rushed to the hospital with symptoms... Unable to urinate, lethargic, and vomiting.
Warning signs of urinary tract obstruction.
🔍 What happened to Charles?
Upon receiving it. Dr. Bua (Veterinarian Nada Kumkan) I checked, and I can tell you it's a critical situation!
Enlarged bladder: Because they couldn't urinate, urine accumulated and swelled up.
Kidney function test results skyrocketed: When waste products cannot be eliminated, kidney function improves to the point where it begins to pose a danger to the heart.
The cause is "sandstones": Dr. Bua performed a urinary catheterization and found that there was a buildup of kidney stones (sand-like particles) obstructing the tip of the penis.
ภpictureultrasound Things found in the abdomen.For Charles.
🩺 Looking inside with an endoscope… we found a tougher challenge than expected.
During an ultrasound of Charles's abdomen, the doctor discovered a shocking abnormality:
The bladder wall is thick: Normally, walls should be thin and transparent, but this one is thick. 8.4 mm. (Severe inflammation!)
Tissue sloughing: There are fragments of tissue floating in the bladder, and these fragments are ready to block the urethra again at any time.
Signs of kidney failure: Sadly, signs of chronic kidney disease began to appear, meaning the child will require special kidney care for the rest of their life.
💉 Dr. Bua's Life-Saving Plan
The doctor wasted no time and provided full treatment to save the child's life:
Reinstall the system: A urinary catheter is left in place, and a "bladder lavage" is performed to flush out any remaining stones and sloughed-off tissue.
Restoring body balance: Administer intravenous fluids to lower kidney values and correct acidosis.
- Administering medication to manage symptoms: It included a full course of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, medications to prevent kidney stones, and drugs to strengthen the bladder wall.
🎉 Good news! Charles is home!
After a period of struggle, young Charles's body is responding excellently to treatment! Latest update: He's starting to eat on his own again, his kidney function has decreased to 1.5 mg/dL (very satisfactory range), and most importantly, the catheter has been removed and he can urinate on his own, and the urine is clear and yellow!