Congenital phimosis in a cat

Area of Science:

• Veterinary Medicine
• Feline Urology

Background:

• Congenital phimosis, a condition where the prepuce cannot be retracted, can lead to urinary abnormalities in cats.
• This case highlights a potential cause for persistent pollakiuria, polydipsia, and haematuria in young felines.

Observation:

• An 8-week-old domestic shorthair cat presented with pollakiuria and polydipsia.
• Physical examination revealed the penis could not be extruded from the prepuce.
• Urine culture identified E. coli, treated with amoxicillin, which partially resolved symptoms.

Findings:

• Despite antibiotic treatment, the cat experienced persistent pollakiuria and occasional haematuria.
• Surgical correction involved removing a dorsal preputial wedge and apposing the edges.
• The surgical procedure was effective in resolving haematuria and pollakiuria.

Implications:

• Surgical intervention for congenital phimosis can successfully treat associated urinary clinical signs in cats.
• This case underscores the importance of thorough examination for preputial abnormalities in cases of persistent urinary issues.
• Early diagnosis and surgical correction of congenital phimosis can prevent chronic urinary tract problems.