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Feline Urinary Obstructions

Feline urinary obstruction (FUO) is a very common disease in male cats that is often overlooked or missed by owners until the cat is very sick. When a cat gets a urinary obstruction, it becomes a life-threatening emergency.

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Feline Urinary Obstructions

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