UROLITHIASIS IN DOMESTIC MALE CAT

Abstract

Urolithiasis is a disease caused by the presence of uroliths, calculi, crystals, or excessive sediment in the urinary tract. The aim is to find out about the methods of diagnosis, as well as control and treatment that are permanent and efficient and in accordance with the causes of cases of urolithiasis that occur in cats. A local male cat named Benji, 4 years old and weighing 5.42 kg, has complaints of decreased appetite, weakness, stranguria, hematuria, and difficulty urinating which has been going on for three days. Previously case animals also show pain responses when they want to urinate. The physical examination results found abdominal distension, pain on palpation, and an enlargement of the urinary bladder. Urinalysis results showed leukocyt +5, protein +3, and blood cells +3, blood chemistry examination showed an increase in glucose (191 mg/dL), globulin (5.3 mg/dL), and a decrease in alkaline phosphate (<10 U/L), ultrasonographic examination showed a hyperechoic mass formation located in the lumen of the bladder and the presence of sediment in the bladder, radiographic examination showed enlargement of the bladder, urine sedimentation examination showed the presence of struvite. The therapy was Pentosan polysulphate 3 mg/kg, 0.16 ml/kg given only once, Prazosin 0.5 mg/kg BW twice a day for five days, Meloxicam 0.18 ml once a day for three days, and Amoxiclav twice a day for 10 days. It can be concluded that based on anamnesis, clinical examination, and supporting examinations, the case animal was diagnosed with urolithiasis. After giving therapy for four days, the case cat can urinate normally and the urine looks clear. Suggestions in order to prevent the recurrence of urolithiasis infections, it is necessary to educate clients about cat care, feed and drink. This indicates that the case cat's condition is getting better.