“Cathy” Female Dog Catheterization Simulator

For veterinary college labs and clinical skills instructors teaching female dog catheterization, built by Erler-Zimmer to give students realistic resistance and fluid feedback during repeated practice, without relying on live animals.

The simulator is designed for educational and training purposes in the correct technique of catheterization of a female dog. The device realistically simulates the anatomical structure of the urogenital tract, including the vagina, urethra, and bladder. The simulator shows the back part of a medium-sized dog breed. The dimensions of the simulator are about 23 cm | 9.1" high, 27 cm | 10.6" wide and 31 cm | 12.2" deep.

Kit Contents
1. Silicone body with built-in fluid reservoir
2. Silicone insert simulating vagina and urethra
3. Artificial bladder
4. Urinary adapter
5. Silicone anus insert
6. Base for the body

Educational Features:
• Training to locate the urethral opening in female dogs
• Simulation of resistance during catheter insertion
• Fluid flow response when the catheter is correctly placed in the bladder
• Per rectum examination training