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Does lidocaine jelly help stop painful peeing after dog cystoscopy
By Slead, Tanner S et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary internal medicine·2026·Department of Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Efficacy of intra-urethral lidocaine jelly administration for prevention of post-cystoscopy dysuria in dogs.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 51 dogs undergoing cystoscopy (a procedure to look inside the bladder) were monitored for painful urination (dysuria) afterward. Some dogs received lidocaine jelly to help prevent this discomfort, while others received a placebo. The study found that about 20% of all dogs experienced dysuria on the first day after the procedure, but this number dropped to 11% by day five. Ultimately, using lidocaine jelly didn’t significantly reduce the occurrence of dysuria, and most dogs felt better within four days.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Post-cystoscopy dysuria is thought to be common in dogs. Limited information is available in veterinary medicine regarding strategies to prevent or mitigate post-cystoscopy dysuria. HYPOTHESIS/OBJECTIVES: Determine the efficacy of intraurethrally administered lidocaine jelly in combination with current standard-of-care pain control (eg, epidural anesthesia, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) for prevention of post-cystoscopy dysuria. ANIMALS: Fifty-one client-owned dogs presented for cystoscopy or other cystoscopically guided interventions. METHODS: Randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded, and clinical study. All dogs undergoing cystoscopy for common indications were considered for enrollment during the study period with owner permission. Dysuria scores were compared between groups on days 0-7. RESULTS: Twenty-six dogs were included in the lidocaine group and 25 in the placebo group. No significant difference was found in the frequency of postprocedure dysuria between groups. Twenty percent of all dogs exhibited dysuria on day 1 after cystoscopy, but decreased to 11% by day 5 (P < .001). CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL IMPORTANCE: Intraurethral administration of lidocaine jelly might not be necessary to decrease the frequency and duration of postprocedural dysuria. Dysuria resolved in most patients undergoing cystoscopy by day 4. This information might be helpful for owner education and preparation of dogs for cystoscopic procedures.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41742518/