CYSTOTOMY FOR THE TREATMENT OF BLADDER UROLITHIASIS IN A FRENCH BULLDOG: A CASE REPORT

Abstract

The present study aimed to describe a clinical and surgical case of bladder urolithiasis in a dog, addressing its clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic aspects, with emphasis on cystotomy for urolith removal. The methodology consisted of a literature review conducted using Google Scholar and the Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) databases, covering publications from 2020 to 2026, combined with the description of a clinical case involving a seven-year-old male French Bulldog. The patient presented with dysuria and hematuria and underwent abdominal ultrasonography, electrocardiography, and physicochemical analysis of the calculi. Imaging examinations revealed multiple bladder uroliths, abundant urinary sediment, and alterations in the bladder wall. Treatment consisted of cystotomy, followed by stone removal and bladder lavage. Physicochemical analysis identified a mixed mineral composition, predominantly calcium oxalate, along with calcium carbonate and magnesium ammonium phosphate (struvite). The patient remained hemodynamically stable at the end of the procedure and showed good recovery. It is concluded that the combination of clinical evaluation, complementary examinations, and surgical intervention was essential for treatment, highlighting the importance of mineral composition analysis and preventive follow-up to reduce recurrence.