SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF ACCIDENTALLY LODGED TOM CAT CATHETER IN A TOM CAT: A CASE REPORT.

A vesicular-urethral foreign body (VUFB) in felines is a rare but critical condition, necessitating prompt intervention. This case report documents a unique instance of an inadvertently lodged catheter as a VUFB in a three-year-old Tomcat. The animal presented with persistent pollakiuria and haematuria, unresponsive to prior treatment. Radiographic and ultrasonographic examinations revealed the presence of a urinary catheter within the urinary bladder and cranial urethra. The prompt surgical intervention and careful post-op care ensured successful foreign body removal.The case underscores the significance of early detection and intervention ascrucial steps for positive outcomes in feline VUFB. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]