Effective Treatment Methods for Canine Cystitis
Acute cystitis in dogs is characterized by frequent urination and discomfort. Affected dogs may urinate frequently, adopt a urination posture repeatedly, yet produce only small amounts of urine or exhibit a dribbling, intermittent flow. They may appear restless and whine in pain, with the discomfort becoming more pronounced as the frequency of urination increases. In cases where the mucous membrane becomes overly tense, it can lead to mucosal damage and bleeding, resulting in pale pink urine upon urination.
Chronic cystitis is a longerlasting condition. Dogs with this condition often suffer from malnutrition and weight loss, with dull, lifeless coats. The urination posture and urine composition are similar to those in acute cases. If urinary tract obstruction is present, dogs may have difficulty urinating, though the pain is usually less pronounced.
Treatment Principles:
Enhance care and support.
Inhibit bacterial growth and inflammation.
Apply antiseptic and disinfectant measures.
Administer treatment tailored to the symptoms.
1. Improve the dog's feeding and management by providing nonirritating, nutritious, and easily digestible food. Additionally, limit highprotein foods as appropriate.
2. For dogs with retained urine but no urethritis, prompt catheterization is necessary to prevent bladder rupture. After the urine is drained, the bladder should be flushed with warm saline solution.
3. If the dog has bladder or urethral stones, surgical removal is required.
4. To combat bacterial growth and inflammation, use a 0.05% potassium permanganate solution or a 10% Urotropine solution to flush the bladder. Then, use a 1% to 3% boric acid solution to contract the bladder. Afterward, dissolve 1.2 million units of penicillin in 50 ml of distilled water and instill it into the bladder. Dogs can also be given urinary tract antiinflammatory drugs such as furazolidone by mouth, based on their weight. In cases of hemorrhagic cystitis, vitamin K and other hemostatic agents can be used in conjunction. In severe cases, systemic antibiotics or sulfonamide drugs may be administered. Medications are typically given twice daily, with a course lasting 3 to 5 days.
