Josh

Josh sustained significant trauma to his penis as a young kitten due to suckling from his littermates, which prevented him from urinating normally. He underwent a perineal urethrostomy, a surgery that removes the penis and creates a larger urethral opening. He has healed well and is urinating normally now.<br/>Because this surgery shortens the urethra and widens the opening, he has a higher risk of bladder infections. A veterinarian may recommend periodic urine cultures based on his needs. Rarely, strictures can form at the surgery site and block urine flow. Watch for signs such as straining with little to no urine, repeatedly entering the litterbox, or vocalizing while trying to urinate. If any of these occur, seek veterinary care promptly.

Josh sustained significant trauma to his penis as a young kitten due to suckling from his littermates, which prevented him from urinating normally. He underwent a perineal urethrostomy, a surgery that removes the penis and creates a larger urethral opening. He has healed well and is urinating normally now.
Because this surgery shortens the urethra and widens the opening, he has a higher risk of bladder infections. A veterinarian may recommend periodic urine cultures based on his needs. Rarely, strictures can form at the surgery site and block urine flow. Watch for signs such as straining with little to no urine, repeatedly entering the litterbox, or vocalizing while trying to urinate. If any of these occur, seek veterinary care promptly.

Josh sustained significant trauma to his penis as a young kitten due to suckling from his littermates, which prevented him from urinating normally. He underwent a perineal urethrostomy, a surgery that removes the penis and creates a larger urethral opening. He has healed well and is urinating normally now.
Because this surgery shortens the urethra and widens the opening, he has a higher risk of bladder infections. A veterinarian may recommend periodic urine cultures based on his needs. Rarely, strictures can form at the surgery site and block urine flow. Watch for signs such as straining with little to no urine, repeatedly entering the litterbox, or vocalizing while trying to urinate. If any of these occur, seek veterinary care promptly.