Therefore, carefully monitoring the pet is very important. Ferrets are prone to repeat obstructions some causes of urethral obstruction can be treated and eliminated, others cannot. It is important to monitor the flow of urine to ensure that there are no visible signs of complication. Medications to treat the pain may also be necessary. In many cases, this damage is repaired with adequate fluid and electrolyte administration. Because of the pressure buildup and the inability to eliminate urine and its components, the entire renal system is affected and kidney damage can occur, which may require surgical removal.
Intravenous (IV) fluids are usually administered to rehydrate the ferret and normalize its electrolyte levels. Its the same as the inside of your mouth. Once the obstruction is removed or pushed back into the bladder, a urinary catheter is sometimes left in place and is maintained for at least 24 hours, depending on the cause of the obstruction. He said that the white floaty bits are just dead cells from the bladder wall, and there is nothing to worry about. Depending on the severity of the obstruction, several methods may be used by the veterinarian to remove the obstruction - urethral massage and using fluid to push the obstruction out of the urethra and into the bladder are two examples. The obstruction must be relieved as soon as possible. If urinary stones are discovered, a sample may be taken for analysis. This is often accomplished by conducting blood and urine analysis and abdominal X-rays and ultrasounds. Your veterinarian will first attempt to differentiate from other causes and hormonal imbalances. Feeding of dog food which may lead to urinary tract stones.Edema, hemorrhage, ruptures, punctures, etc.Solid or semisolid structures, including kidney stones, pus, blood clots, and tissue fragments often these are found in the urethra.
If the ferret does not receive medical treatment, renal failure can develop, which can be life threatening Causes The pain involved causes many ferrets to cry out and they will stop eating and become depressed. If any urine is seen, it may appear dark or blood-tinged. Because of the abnormal passage of urine, the stream or flow of urine will be interrupted and may appear cloudy. This may actually look like constipation since the ferret may hunch over in pain while trying to urinate. The first sign of a urinary obstruction is straining to urinate. Urinary tract obstructions are more common in males than females. If left untreated, it may also affect the renal, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, nervous, and respiratory systems as uremia and acute renal failure develop. This may occur due to inflammation or compression on the urethra, or simply a blockage. A urinary tract obstruction causes the ferret to strain while urinating, producing little or no urine each time.
0 kommentar(er)
