July 1, 2025Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open ReportsOpen Access

Lower urinary tract obstruction secondary to Corynebacterium urealyticum -associated struvite urolithiasis in a female cat

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Authors

DWDennis J. WoerdeVeterinary Medical Teaching Hospital CPCarrie A. PalmUniversity of California, Davis ECE CutoloVeterinary Medical Teaching Hospital

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

Case report reveals cystoliths from corynebacterium urealyticum linked to lower urinary tract obstruction in a cat, indicating unique treatment needs.

Key Points

The cat experienced lower urinary tract obstruction due to struvite urolithiasis, resulting in significant clinical symptoms and azotemia.
Laboratory tests showed severe azotemia with a creatinine level of 15.8 mg/dl and potassium at 8.9 mmol/l, indicating critical kidney function decline.
Cystotomy revealed cystoliths composed of 94% struvite, successfully removed, leading to a rapid recovery in the cat post-surgery.
This case highlights the importance of identifying bacterial causes of urinary tract issues in female cats, which is often underreported.

Cite This Study

Woerde et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af59d2ad7bf08b1eade35f https://doi.org/10.1177/20551169251362828

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Implication

Case report reveals cystoliths from corynebacterium urealyticum linked to lower urinary tract obstruction in a cat, indicating unique treatment needs.

Lower urinary tract obstruction secondary to Corynebacterium urealyticum -associated struvite urolithiasis in a female cat

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

Key Points

Cite This Study

Lower urinary tract obstruction secondary to Corynebacterium urealyticum -associated struvite urolithiasis in a female cat

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

Key Points

Cite This Study

Also Consider

Also Consider