After decisive wins in the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, the fantastic running of the Belmont Stakes stands out in horse racing history. At the time, the sport was looking at a 25-year drought for Triple Crown winners. There were just four horses in that year's race, and Secretariat was a heavy favorite.
Catheters can cause infection and even lead to kidney failure: The needless indignity that's leaving patients like Emma in agony. Published: 20:13 EDT, 24 September 2012 | Updated: 20:13 EDT, 24 September 2012.
Urinary catheter or surgery to remove urethral blockage in male cats; Fluid therapy; What Can Happen If a Cat's Lower urinary Tract Problems Go Untreated? Untreated urinary problems can cause partial or complete obstruction of the urethra, preventing a cat from urinating. This is a medical emergency that can very quickly lead to kidney failure and/or rupture of the bladder, and can prove fatal if the obstruction is not relieved right away.