Conservative Treatment for Canine Urethral Calculi

Conservative treatment for canine urethral calculi is a relatively safe method. The occurrence of urethral calculi in dogs is usually directly related to long-term unhealthy eating habits. It may be caused by a high content of minerals or impurities in the dog's usual drinking water. General symptoms include increased body temperature, difficulty urinating, cylindrical urine, abdominal distension, inability to discharge urine by pressing, etc. Generally, treatment consists of two ways: drug therapy and surgical treatment.

Conservative Treatment Effect of Urethral Calculi

If the dog's urethral calculi are small or the dog's physical condition is not suitable for surgery, the owner can try conservative treatment. However, if the dog's urethral calculi are large, conservative treatment will not have a significant effect. Generally, surgery is required to remove the calculi, followed by medication and dietary adjustment to promote recovery.

Feeding Methods for Urethral Calculi

After a dog has bladder or urethral calculi, it is recommended that the owner stop feeding the dog dry food and choose wet food or prescription food for the dog's urinary tract instead, in order to control and alleviate the dog's symptoms and promote disease recovery. In addition, the owner needs to take the dog to the pet hospital as soon as possible for treatment to avoid the occurrence of complications as time goes by.

Postoperative Precautions for Urethral Calculi

After surgery, the dog may not eat mainly due to pain. The owner can give the dog intravenous fluids to replenish water and nutrients. Once the dog's mental and appetite recover, the owner can feed it some light and nutritious food. Additionally, about 7 days after the operation, the owner needs to put an Elizabethan collar on the dog to prevent it from licking the wound and causing infection.