Surgical management of multiple cystic calculi in Labrador female dog: A rare case study

Abstract

A seven-year-old female Labrador was presented to the Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Animal Sciences, Udgirwith a history of haematuria and dysuria since three days along with anorexia and abdominal discomfort. Clinically, all physiological parameters were in normal range, however abdominal palpation revealed hard consistency at ventral abdomen. Lateral radiographic examination of abdomen showed presence of multiple urinary bladder calculi. On basis of history, physical and radiographic examination, the dog was operated for cytotomy for removal of bladder calculi. To conclude, the female Labrador dog was having multiple cystic calculi causing haematuria and abdominal discomfort and it was successfully removed via cystotomy without complications.