Uso de eletrocardiograma como exame complementar em obstrução uretral de felino: relato de caso

Abstract

Urethral obstruction in cats is one of the most prevalent manifestations among feline lower urinary tract diseases, accounting for half of the cases. This condition is characterized by dysuria and pollakiuria. Its etiology is multifaceted, including environmental, behavioral, and gender-related causes, and not limited to a single identified factor. A case involving a cat (Felis catus) seen at a private clinic in João Pessoa city was reported, where the cat had already presented this disease four times before, exhibiting the same symptoms again. The patient underwent laboratory and imaging analyses to properly direct treatment, with the diagnosis being urethral obstruction, and a possible cause being one of the owners having moved. This report highlighted the importance of knowing various different ways to diagnose the disease, and using what is available in the workplace, acting quickly before the case worsened.