A Male Cat with a Urethral Obstruction Sometimes Cannot Be

question 16

Multiple Choice

A male cat with a urethral obstruction sometimes cannot be catheterized to relieve the blockage. In that case a veterinarian may recommend a perineal urethrostomy. Urethrostomy means:

• A) incision into the urethra
• B) excision of the tube connecting the urinary bladder to the outside
• C) creation of a new permanent opening for the tube connecting the urinary bladder to The outside
• D) surgical stabilization of the urethra
• E) reconstruction of the ureters

---

Definitions:

Straight-Line Depreciation

A method of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life in an even manner.

Depreciation Tax Shield

The tax savings achieved by a company from the deductible expenses of depreciation, reducing its taxable income.

Present Value

The value today of a future sum of money or cash flow sequence, calculated using a defined rate of return.

CCA Class

A categorization in Canadian tax law that determines the depreciation rate for tax purposes on capital assets.