Management of Cystitis in two dogs
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M.Manaswini, Khushi Sharma, Vaishnavi, S
Department of Veterinary Medicine, CVSc, Rajendranagar Hyderabad-30
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Satish Kumar k
Department of Veterinary Medicine, CVSc, Rajendranagar Hyderabad
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Sonali, M., Kavitha,K., Gopala, L
Department of Veterinary Microbiology Department of Veterinary Medicine, CVSc, Rajendranagar Hyderabad
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Rachana, T
Department of Veterinary Medicine, CVSc, Rajendranagar Hyderabad-30
Keywords:
canine cystitis, hematuria, struviteAbstract
Two dogs were presented with complaint of haematuria, inappatance, dyspepsia and stranguria. Leukocytosis, low Hb while urinalysis revealed protienuria with pH 9, erythrocytes, pus cells and abundant struvite crystals in female. Culture result showed Staphylococcus growth in female and mixed growth of Pseudomonas, Proteus and Klebsialla in male. Antibiotic sensitivity was present predominantly for cephalosporins. On abdominal ultrasonography examination, the bladder displayed increased wall thickness, and hyperechoic crystals which concluded the case as cystitis. Culture result showed Staphylococcus growth Antibiotic sensitivity was present predominantly for cephalosporins and enrofloxacin. They were treated with cephalexin with other supplements and was advised for struvite diet. Improvement with resolution of signs and normal appetite was noticed after 15 days.
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