Critical Blockage
Cat Not Urinating: Critical Blockage
Blocked cat with critically high potassium, cardiac arrhythmias, or needing PU surgery.
Typical Cost Range (Critical Blockage)
$2,800
to
$4,000
Based on national average veterinary pricing for critical blockage of cat not urinating. Your actual costs may vary by location, clinic, and individual case.
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How to Tell If This Matches Your Situation
This cost range applies when the following are true. If your situation does not match, check the other severity levels for a closer estimate.
- Collapsed or severely lethargic
- Critically high potassium
- EKG changes or bradycardia
- Repeat blocker needing PU surgery
- ICU stay of 3-5 days
What Treatment Typically Looks Like
Emergency potassium-lowering therapy, urinary catheter, PU surgery if needed, ICU monitoring, and 3-5 days of hospitalization.
After-hours or emergency clinic visits may add a 25% surcharge to these costs.
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