My cat keeps blocking due to stress. Is PU surgery the best option?

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My male black and white cat may need the surgery to shorten his urethra - he has blocked three times over a eighteen month period. He does not have crystals or stones the vet has bladdered scanned him and he appears to get stressed and develops a mucus plug. I have placed anti stress smells fleiway- boxes and low fat food low sodium diet. I cannot afford another blockage but am very concerned post this surgery and stress for my cat with having collar etc and I have been told he will wee differen. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Male | neutered | 12 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Theo! These cats do well. Yes, the 2-3 weeks post surgery are rough but it is temporary. He shouldn't urinate differently. All cats squat to pee. There should be no outward difference. Just so you know, the surgery is to prevent a urinary obstruction. It will NOT prevent stress induced bladder inflammation where he will urinate small amounts, have bloody urine, urinate out of the box or whatever symptoms he shows. He may still have those type of flare ups and need to be on medications or a prescription diet for life. I would do the surgery. He will be fine. The short post-operative period shouldn't deter you. Good luck!

My cat keeps blocking due to stress. Is PU surgery the best option?

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