Principais causas de obstrução uretral em gatos: revisão de literatura

Abstract

Urethral obstruction is a common clinical emergency in young and middle-aged felines, characterized by the interruption of the physiological urine flow, which can be attributed to functional or physical causes. The possible causes of this condition are varied and some may be associated. Several studies consider anatomical, physiological, genetic, and environmental conditions as predisposing factors for the development of urethral obstruction in felines. Among these, age, sex, lower urinary tract diseases, and environmental stress factors are the most cited. Thus, understanding the potential causes of urethral obstruction in felines is essential for a good diagnostic and therapeutic approach in order to avoid further complications and patient death.