SUCCESSFUL SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF CYSTIC UROLITH IN A SHIH TZU DOG

A five-year-old female Shih tzu dog was presented with a history of anorexia, dullness, depression and haematuria.After physical and clinical examination, further investigations such as survey radiography, and ultrasonographic studies were undertaken.Based on history, clinical signs, physical and radiographic examination and ultrasonographic studies, it was confirmed as a case of cystourolith and performed caudal ventral celiotomy, followed by cystotomy and cystorrhaphy.With post-operative fluid therapy, antibiotics, analgesia and regular antiseptic wound dressing, the dog recovered uneventfully.