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Perineal Urethrostomy Surgery in Cats

Perineal urethrostomy creates a wider urinary opening in selected cats with obstruction or severe urethral problems.

Perineal urethrostomy creates a wider urinary opening in selected cats with obstruction or severe urethral problems. It requires individualized surgical assessment and aftercare.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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