Indian Journal of Veterinary Surgery

Tube cystostomy was performed in 16 goats suffering from urethral obstruction. Urethral calculi were dissolved by administration of oral ammonium chloride, intracystic ammonium chloride, oral extract of Pashan Bhed (Bergenia ligulata or Saxifrage ligulata) and Gokhru (Tribulus terrestris). The effect of the drugs were evaluated by clinical, haematological, biochemical, urinalysis and radiographical parameters. The study suggested that intracystic ammonium chloride was a better drug for dissolution of urethral calculi owing to absence of systemic side effects and early recovery. The combination of Pashan Bhed and Gokhru also has the potential for dissolution of urethral calculi.