Blog
Bandaging
A PU is a surgical procedure performed most frequently on cats. The intent of the procedure is to create a new opening (stoma) at the level of the pelvic urethra. In order to accomplish that, the entire penile urethra (and therefore the penis) must be amputated. The new stoma is placed at the level of the pelvic urethra because this is where the urethra is at its widest and therefore the least likely to be obstructed by the passage of small uroliths or organic debris.
Managing Urethral Obstructions in the Cat
A PU is a surgical procedure performed most frequently on cats. The intent of the procedure is to create a new opening (stoma) at the level of the pelvic urethra. In order to accomplish that, the entire penile urethra (and therefore the penis) must be amputated. The new stoma is placed at the level of the pelvic urethra because this is where the urethra is at its widest and therefore the least likely to be obstructed by the passage of small uroliths or organic debris.
Learning Online
My goal with all of my workshops is not to teach you how to do a surgery, but for you to learn how to do a surgery.
Rehab at Home
Post-op FHO patient - To send to a rehab centre or not?
Subscribe to our newsletter
Workshops & Courses
Blog
- The Square Knot vs the Slip KnotApril 24, 2024 - 3:16 pm
- Persistent Lameness in a dog after a Successful Luxated Elbow ReductionApril 17, 2024 - 1:58 pm
- Dealing with the VERY geriatric patient. A discussion with Dr BrockApril 10, 2024 - 8:31 pm
- An explosion of kittensApril 3, 2024 - 6:55 pm
- 5 Important points about the Tibial Compression TestMarch 27, 2024 - 2:51 pm