11/06/2026
Meet Noodle!
Noodle originally presented through the ER for straining to urinate. He had a history of urinary issues. Noodle was sedated and we placed a urinary catheter to relieve his urinary obstruction. His urinary catheter was removed after 2 days in hospital but unfortunately Noodle was still unable to urinate after this catheter was removed. After discussing his options, his family and the team opted to take him to surgery for a perineal urothrostomy to create a wider urinary opening, which will make it less likely for him to have a urinary blockage again.
Noodle recovered well in hospital and was discharged into the care of his family. Once home, Noodle unfortantely again stopped urinating and after a day at home with no urination, he represented to the ER. We performed a relief cystotomy and then admitted Noodle to hospital for monitoring and additional medical therapy to ensure he was urinating normally before discharge. After a day in hospital, Noodle had a big bowel movement and then proceeded to urinate normally.
Noodle was subsequently discharged into the care of his family and has been recovering well at home every since. We wish Noodle and his family the very best! Thank you for allowing us to care for your sweet boy! ❤️
