Diagnosis and Surgical Management of Urolithiasis in Dogs

Three dogs of age 6–12 years were presented with history of urine incontinence, anorexia and frequent straining for micturition since two to three days. The condition was diagnosed as urolithiasis after radiography and ultrasonography. The blood urea and serum creatinine levels were elevated in two dogs. In ultrasonography, acoustic shadowing distal to calculi confirmed the diagnosis. In one case ultrasonography showed hypoechoic pus along with anechoic urine. The calculi were removed after cystotomy and obstruction to urine was relieved. The dog with pus filled urinary bladder didn't survived. Rest two dogs showed uneventful recovery and restoration of normal urination in 12 days.