Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
How vets treat ureteral blockage in dogs and cats
By Hardie, Elizabeth M & Kyles, Andrew E·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2004·Department of Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Management of ureteral obstruction.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with ureteral obstruction, often caused by kidney stones, may show signs like difficulty urinating, vomiting, and lethargy. Treatment options include giving fluids to help flush out the obstruction, using muscle relaxants, and in some cases, surgery to remove the stones or repair the ureter. If the obstruction is treated quickly, the dog's kidney function can be saved. It's important for pet owners to seek veterinary help as soon as they notice these symptoms.
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Abstract
The most common cause of ureteral obstruction in dogs and cats is ureteral calculi. Common clinical signs associated with ureteral obstruction include abnormalities in urination, persistent urinary tract infection, abdominal pain, vomiting, anorexia, weight loss,and depression or lethargy. Medical management of ureteral obstruction includes fluid diuresis, muscle relaxants, and treatment of azotemia using nephrostomy tubes or hemodialysis. Surgical techniques used to restore patency to the ureter include ureterotomy,partial ureterectomy and ureteroneocystostomy, and ureteral resection and anastomosis. Lithotripsy has been used in dogs to remove ureteral calculi. Renal function can be preserved if complete ureteral obstruction is relieved within several days of onset.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15223212/