How do you express your cats bladder?

Expressing a cat's bladder is a procedure that involves manually emptying the bladder through the urethra. It is typically performed when a cat is unable to urinate on their own, such as in cases of urinary obstruction or neurogenic bladder.

To express a cat's bladder, you will need to:

1. Gather your supplies. You will need:

* A clean, towel

* A pair of gloves

* Lubricant (such as KY jelly or petroleum jelly)

* A syringe or urinary catheter

* Sterile saline

* A container to collect the urine

2. Prepare your cat. Place your cat on a towel in a comfortable position. You may want to have someone help you hold your cat.

3. Lubricate the urethra. Apply a small amount of lubricant to the tip of the syringe or urinary catheter.

4. Insert the syringe or urinary catheter into the urethra. Gently insert the syringe or urinary catheter into the urethra. The urethra is located on the underside of the cat, just below the anus.

5. Express the bladder. Once the syringe or urinary catheter is in place, gently squeeze the plunger to express the urine from the bladder.

6. Withdraw the syringe or urinary catheter. Once the bladder is empty, gently withdraw the syringe or urinary catheter.

7. Clean up. Wipe your cat clean with a damp cloth and discard the used towel and gloves.

8. Monitor your cat's urination. After expressing the bladder, it is important to monitor your cat's urination to ensure that they are able to urinate on their own. If your cat is still unable to urinate, you may need to take them to the veterinarian.

Expressing a cat's bladder can be a difficult procedure, and it is important to consult with your veterinarian before attempting it. If you are not confident in your ability to perform this procedure, you should take your cat to the veterinarian.