This week has been all about emergencies at River Park Animal Hospital in Sugar Land. On Monday morning, we rushed a cat into surgery for a severe urinary blockage—its bladder was badly inflamed, and the urine was full of blood. Urinary blockages prevent potassium from leaving the body, and dangerously high potassium can cause the heart to stop.
Thankfully, the owner brought him in quickly, and his heart was still unaffected. We relieved the blockage, started fluids, and everyone could finally breathe again.
Just as things settled, an online booking came in for 1:30 p.m. with the same complaint—unable to urinate. Dr. Luo immediately called the owner and urged them to come now. This second cat was extremely aggressive and had to be sedated before examination. Bloodwork showed potassium at 8.7—anything over 9 can lead to cardiac arrest. His heart rate was already slowing, so the team worked urgently to stabilize him and clear the blockage before transferring him to emergency care for continued treatment.
Then today, another cat came in after getting lily flower pollen on its face and had begun vomiting. Lilies can cause kidney failure, urinary blockage, and death in cats. Any poisoning or urinary blockage is a true veterinary emergency—don’t wait. The sooner treatment starts, the lower the cost and the better the outcome. Serving Sugar Land, Rosenberg, Richmond, and Fort Bend County.
