URINARY TRACT DISEASES IN MALE PERISAN CAT

Abstract

Urinary tract diseases are one of the various problems that can occur in pets, especially cats. Urolithiasis, kidney failure, urinary tract infections are examples of disorders of the urinary tract which are often a problem in cats. This treatment aims to discuss diagnostic and treatment techniques in Persian cats with urinary tract disorders. A 3-year-old male Persian cat came to the Teaching Animal Hospital, Udayana University, because he had dysuria and had hematuria 3 months ago before being examined. Supporting examinations include a complete blood count, ultrasound examination, dipstick test and urine sedimentation examination. Blood tests showed that the cat had leukocytosis, ultrasonography showed hyperechoic crystalline particles of urine in the lumen of the urinary bladder, thickening of the muscularis part of the bladder wall and results of urine sedimentation showed crystals of magnesium ammonium phosphate (struvite) and calcium oxalate. The diagnosis is LUTD due to thickening of the muscularis wall of the VU and the presence of struvite and calcium oxalate crystals. with a faustal prognosis. The treatment given was insertion of a urinary catheter, administration of the antibiotic ciprofloxacin (PO) and dexamethasone (PO) anti-inflammatory drugs, as well as the herbal medicine Kejibeling® orally for 5 days. After a week of treatment, the cat can urinate smoothly. The diagnostic and therapeutic methods provided help treat cases of urinary tract disorders. Good condition monitoring and maintenance management are required during the maintenance period.