My Nightmare

Lauren and JJ share a case of a sick kitty who has been straining
in the litterbox. The ladies provide a comprehensive review of
diagnosis and treatment of feline urethral obstruction, including
hyperkalemia. Sources: Rothrock, K: Urethral Obstruction. In:
Feline VINcyclopedia. Veterinary Information Network, Davis, CA.
Accessed 4/13/2021. Cooper E: Feline Urethral Obs. International
Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium 2010. Cunha M G M
C M, Freitas G C, Carregaro A B, et al : Renal and
cardiorespiratory effects of treatment with lactated Ringer's
solution or physiologic saline (0.9% NaCl) solution in cats with
experimentally induced urethral obstruction. Am J Vet Res 2010 Vol
71 (7) pp. 840-6. Lane I F: Common Challenges in Feline Urethral
Obstruction . Western Veterinary Conference 2012.