Comfy Kittens: Hospitalized Care of the Obstructed Cat

Urinary obstruction in male cats is a common cause for feline patients to be hospitalized for multiple days. Management and recovery of these patients requires focus on medical management of the urinary system and fluid homeostasis through careful monitoring of fluid input and output, through closed collection systems and frequent assessments of renal values. Additionally, recovery and long-term management is aided by attention to patient care and comfort in the hospital. This discussion will review these objectives of patient monitoring and care to aid in the recovery of these patients.