In today’s VETgirl podcast, we talk with Dr. Lisa Powell, DVM, DACVECC, Manager, Telehealth and ER Engagement at BluePearl Veterinary Partners and Dr. Jessica Kerley about their study entitled “Retrospective evaluation of the incidence of presumed feline urethral obstruction during a prepandemic year compared to a pandemic year.” During the COVID-19 pandemic, pet owners were working from home… and we were swamped in the veterinary clinic and ER! Was there a true increased incidence of feline urethral obstruction (UO) in male cats during this time period? (Let’s admit it – cats were likely stressed from having their human pet parents home 24-7!). Or was this just due to the increased number of overall emergency feline cases seen in the veterinary clinic? Tune in to learn more!
References:
1. Kerley JB, Tart KM, Rendahl A, Powell LL. Retrospective evaluation of the incidence of presumed feline urethral obstruction during a prepandemic year compared to a pandemic year. J Vet Emerg Crit Care 2023. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/vec.13333
2. Finstad JB, Rozanski EA, Cooper ES. Association between the COVID-19 global pandemic and the prevalence of cats presenting with urethral obstruction at two university veterinary emergency rooms. J Feline Med Surg. 2023;25(2).
