Top tips: My top tips for managing cats with urethral obstruction
20 Nov 2025
RVC Clinical Theatre 2
Emergency Medicine
This lecture will use case-based discussion to highlight some of the intricacies in feline urethral obstruction (UO). We will review the pathophysiology and emergency management of the acid-base and electrolyte disturbances seen with feline UO. Attendees will leave with some practical tips and recommendations that can be directly implemented into clinical practice.
- Understand the pathophysiology and management of acidosis and hyperkalaemia in UO
- Understand the controversies associated with the heterogeneity of feline UO and the impact of this on management
- Gain practical tips on managing UO on a budget