Dr. Jennifer Creed has worked in veterinary services for two decades, focusing on the care and treatment of cats. In addition to providing overnight care for sick pets, Dr. Jennifer Creed has also performed various types of surgery, including bite wound treatment, ligament repair, and cystotomies.

1. AN OVERVIEW OF THE CYSTOTOMY
PROCEDURE IN CATS
By Dr Jennifer Creed

2. INTRODUCTION
 Dr. Jennifer Creed has worked in veterinary services
for two decades, focusing on the care and treatment
of cats. In addition to providing overnight care for sick
pets, Dr. Jennifer Creed has also performed various
types of surgery, including bite wound treatment,
ligament repair, and cystotomies.
When a cat develops bladder stones, a cystotomy is
a common way of improving the cat's overall well-
being. This surgery is not necessary for all bladder
stones, but those that create a complete urethral
obstruction must be removed immediately.

3. CYSTOTOMY PROCEDURE IN CATS
 When performing a cystotomy, the veterinarian
first makes a small incision in the cat's belly and
then another in the bladder, after which the
stones are removed and analyzed. After the
incision in the bladder is sutured, the abdomen
is flushed and any urine which may have leaked
into it is removed to reduce the risk of infection.
The exterior incision is then closed up. Pet
owners considering cystotomy as a solution to a
cat's health issues should discuss the matter
with a veterinarian.