The content of lhe present paper is lhe result of different technics for urethrostomy in domestic cats. Twenty four mongrel males cats were used. They were distributed in four groups of six animais each and the following protocol were used: cranial penile urethrostomy (group 1), caudal penile urethrostomy (group II), association of the previous techniques (group III) and association of cranial penectomy and perineal urethrostomy (group IV). Previously orchiectomy was performed in all animals. The results were evaluated through a daily clinical examination considering the macroscopic aspect of the wound, the contraction and the aesthetic view. Urianalysis and culture of urine were performed at the animais of groups III and IV, which are the groups with the best surgical results. In the first group it was observed the complete closure of the penile uretra around the 15th pos-operative day. All animals from group II, presented penile exposition due to tissue retraction after surgery. The best results were obtained with animals of the group IV, wich presented acceptable aesthetical results and maintence of urethral patency. This tecnique is indicated for relief urethral obstruction in cats.
feline; uroliths; urethrostomy
