CISTOLITÍASE POR FOSFATO DE CÁLCIO EM CÃO: RELATO DE CASO

Abstract

The present work has as its theme calcium phosphate cystolithiasis in a male Maltese dog with the objective of describing the clinical case approaching causes, symptoms, forms of diagnosis and treatment used. One of the main disorders diagnosed in the routine of small animal veterinarians is urolithiasis, which mainly affects male dogs of small breeds as a consequence of multifactorial causes.The main uroliths diagnosed in dogs are composed of struvite and calcium oxalate and in a lower incidence of calcium phosphate as diagnosed in the patient. The main signs are hematuria, dysuria and stranguria. The diagnosis is based on anamnesis, clinical and physical examination and complementary tests such as blood count, urinalysis, biochemical profile, radiography and ultrasound. In most cases, treatment consists of removing the urolith through surgery and antibiotic therapy in case of concomitant infections. One of the main consequences of the presence of uroliths in the urinary tract is the obstruction of urinary flow, altering the normal physiology of the system, generating possible complications. Laboratory analysis of uroliths is of paramount importance for better therapeutic management. After treatment, there may be relapses, thus showing the importance of paying attention to the feeding management of the animals, evaluating the nutrient and moisture levels present in rations and snacks and observing the frequency of water intake and urination daily.