OET Listening Part B: Struvite Crystals in Cat
Learn English through Medical English OET: Test 08 - Part B - Extract 3. 16 audio segments at B2 level with interactive dictation.
Test 08 - Part B - Extract 3
- Category
- Medical English (OET)
- Segments
- 16
- Running time
- 0:56
- Lesson
- 75 of 80
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Okay, the examination has revealed large amounts of struvite crystals in Jimmy's urethra,
so that's why he's had difficulty urinating.
The good news is that there are no bladder stones and no major blockages.
Oh, that's good.
And his kidneys are fine, so there's no evidence of damage.
That's great.
Yeah, but I need you to understand that this condition is very painful and distressing for Jimmy.
So this is certainly a significant problem at the moment.
And he'll continue experiencing difficulty urinating and for male cats in particular.
There is a risk of developing a urethral obstruction, which can be fatal.
How do we make sure that doesn't happen then?
Well, we can make some dietary changes, which will definitely help,
but I'd also like to know if Jimmy's been feeling stressed at all lately.
Have there been any changes in his living environment?
Well, we've been doing up a house at the moment.
Ah... that could do it, stress is definitely a contributing factor with this condition.
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