URETHRAL CALCULI, FOREIGN BODY IN INTESTINE - A DIFFICULT CASE IN A PUG

Nitro had multiple problems i.e. vomiting, anorexia, hematuria, urinary incontinence, lethargic and no activity at all. Blood and urine samples were sent for the analysis. Radiographs were done to find out the cause. Reports revealed presence of foreign body in the intestine and stones in urinary bladder and urethra. Enema was done and fluid therapy

and treatment was given to the dog to stabilise the condition. Dog passed stones with feces and slowly the bowls were cleared and the condition improved with time. But Urethral stones were creating the problem and finally cystotomy was done to solve the problem. Diet plan was given as per the stone analysis report.

Urinary bladder stones along with UTI (E.Coli)

Johny, A Boxer, 11 years old male dog was undergoing severe pain and trauma. He was suffering from hematuria and was lethargic, anorectic and had lapses of fever. The x-ray of abdominal area was done by one of the reputed Vet. hospital to find out the root of this problem and urinary bladder stones were found. Veterinarians at this hospital said that dog will die in 5-7 days, if not operated immediately. Owners were very much worried and concerned about this statement. Then owners approached at my clinic. Urine was tested qualitatively and quantitatively and culture test was positive for E.coli. Blood test was done and there was remarkable leucocytosis. Dog was put on antibiotics, other medications and syp.Neeri. Bleeding stopped by next day and appetite improved gradually and within 7 days of treatment there was remarkable improvement in activity level as well. After 21 days the X-ray was repeated and there was improvement in the status of urinary bladder stones as well. Finally dog is happy and the owner is happy.

Urinary Tract Infection in Dogs

In dog, urinary tract infections are caused by bacteria in the urinary bladder, urethra or kidney. Symptoms are easy to diagnose for a vet and with early treatment the infection will wane off completely within short time. But if left untreated, the disease may become fatal.
Common symptoms -
1. The dog will demand to go outside frequently even if you have given him proper toilet training.
2. He may cry to take him for walking. The dog will feel difficulty in urination.
3. There may be straining. The passed urine will have a fetid smell.
4. In complex cases symptoms of blood dribbling out from the urethra can be seen. It causes tremendous burning sensation in the total urinary passage, so you may see the dog is licking his genitalia for quite a long time. They do it to ease out a bit.
5. He will become lethargic and may refuse to take his choice of foods.
6. There may be tenderness in the lower part of abdomen for a long standing case of dog urinary infection. Symptom of fever is also seen in those dogs and it is a common but often unnoticed sign of fever.
7. In advanced cases symptoms of kidney involvement can also be seen.
Treatment
The earlier the treatment begins; the better is for the dog. There is no point waiting as you notice any dog urinary infection symptom. Offer him plenty of water and other fluid. It is healthier to add some Vitamin C with the water. You must take the dog outside for walking for more number of times. As he urinates, he will feel better and the bacteria will be washed out. Any medicine should be given after a consultation with the Vet.

urinary bladder calculi in a dog

this is a case of urinary bladder calculi in a female dog. one of the stone blocked the bladder neck and dog was in very severe pain. it was operated as an emergency case and all the stones were removed. finally the dog is perfectly ok.

urinary calculi from dodo

dodo is a very pampered, 8 years old daschund male dog. he lives in one of the posh area of delhi. but the poor dog was having problem. he was not able to pass urine in a flow and was straining too much....we took the radiographs at our hospital and found there were stones in the urinary bladder.he was having too much trouble that it did not eat for two days. finally decision was taken to operate on him and all the calculi from urnary bladder and urethra were removed. these are like small beads. i will send them to diagnostic laboratory to find out the type of stone so that i can alter the dogs diet to control the stone formation in future..