RECURRENT BACTERIAL CYSTITIS IN DOGS: CASE REPORT

Abstract

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most frequent causes of clinical care in dogs.  Escherichia coli is the agent most associated with this morbidity, however, other bacteria may be involved, and tests for definitive diagnosis are indispensable. UTI can be classified as sporadic, recurrent, subclinical bacteriuria, or pyelonephritis. The objective of this report is to describe a case of recurrent cystitis as well as its diagnostic method and therapeutic approach in an 11-year-old male mixed breed dog, weighing 25 kg and presenting persistent hematuria. After anamnesis, clinical examination, laboratory tests and imaging, the predisposing factor and the causative agent were determined, and appropriate treatment was instituted with satisfactory clinical improvement.