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MANAGEMENT OF STRUVITE UROLITHIASIS IN AN AMERICAN BULLY DOG Yennifer; Widyastuti, Sri Kayati; Erawan, I Gusti Made Krisna
Buletin Veteriner Udayana Bul. Vet. Udayana. February 2026 Vol. 18 No. 1
Publisher : Fakultas Kedokteran Hewan Universitas Udayana

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24843/bulvet.2026.v18.i01.p16

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Urolithiasis is one of the most common urinary tract disorders in dogs and can be influenced by nutritional factors, breed, sex, water intake, and infections caused by urease-producing bacteria. This article reports a 4-year-old female American Bully dog presenting with intermittent hematuria for eight months. Urinalysis revealed an alkaline urine pH of 8, urine specific gravity ≤ 1.010, and a very high number of struvite crystals. Ultrasonographic examination showed hyperechoic sand-like material within the urinary bladder, while no uroliths were detected on radiographic examination. Hematological and serum biochemical analyses revealed mild changes that remained within physiological limits. The therapeutic approach included administration of cefadroxil, methylprednisolone, Cystaid®, Nutri-Plus Gel®, and dietary modification to a therapeutic Urinary S/O for 14 days. Clinical and ultrasonographic evaluations after therapy demonstrated a reduction in the number of bladder crystals, along with improvement in urine color and odor. This case highlights that a combination of pharmacological therapy and dietary management plays an important role in the treatment of struvite urolithiasis in dogs, particularly cases associated with uncontrolled dietary patterns.
LAPORAN KASUS: PANSITOPENIA BERAT AKIBAT EHRLICHIOSIS PADA ANJING LOKAL DISERTAI KOINFEKSI DEMODEKOSIS DAN DERMATOFITOSIS MR, Jazuli Azra; Putriningsih, Putu Ayu Sisyawati; Erawan, I Gusti Made Krisna
VITEK : Bidang Kedokteran Hewan Vol. 15 No. 2 (2025): VITEK-Bidang Kedokteran Hewan
Publisher : Fakultas Kedokteran Hewan Universitas Wijaya Kusuma Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30742/9vkdk642

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Ehrlichiosis is caused by bacteria of the genus Ehrlichia, which are transmitted by arthropod vectors, particularly the tick Rhipicephalus sanguineus. Mites of the genus Demodex cause demodicosis, which often occurs secondarily as a result of malnutrition or immunosuppressive conditions in dogs. Dermatophytosis in dogs can be caused by various fungal species, one of which is Microsporum sp., a zoonotic pathogen. This case report discusses a one-year-old local female dog with a combined infection of Ehrlichia canis, Microsporum sp., and Demodex sp. The dog exhibited clinical signs of pruritus, alopecia, skin lesions, and pale mucous membranes. Hematological examination indicated leukopenia, macrocytic hypochromic anemia, and thrombocytopenia. Serological testing revealed the presence of antibodies to Ehrlichia sp. Skin scraping and fungal culture confirmed a Demodex sp. infestation and a dermatophytosis infection caused by Microsporum sp. Treatment included intravenous fluids, doxycycline antibiotics, hematodin, and neurotropic agents. Although the patient initially showed clinical improvement, the condition worsened and ultimately resulted in death. This case emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and comprehensive management of multi-etiological infections in dogs.
Co-Authors Achoiro Wati Rasid Aditya Pratanto Aida Lousie Tenden Rompis Amir, Kiki Lestari Anak Agung Ayu Mirah Adi Anak Agung Sagung Istri Pradnyantari Anak Agung Sagung Kendran Anggung Praing, Umbu Yabu arsa, kadek adya Bambang Sumiarto baskaradwaja, i gede mardawa Bravanasta Glory Rahmadyasti Utomo Burhan, Haris Calista, Ruli Mauludina Djaya Putri Coornelia, Gledys Denny Widaya Lukman Deva Mutiara Giri Putri Dewi, I Dewa Ayu Dian Sasmita Dhika, I Gede Abijana Satya Diana Mustikawati Distira, Luh Ayu Yasendra Duarsa, Bima Satya Agung Dumayanti, Jeanni DWI SURYANTO Ekklesia Prasetya Emy Sapta Budiari Erika Erika Evi Marieti Hutagalung Gede Herdian Permana Putra Hasanah, Putri Nur I Gede Soma I Gusti Agung Ayu Suartini I Gusti Agung Gede Putra Pemayun I Gusti Ngurah Kade Mahardika I Gusti Ngurah Sudisma I Ketut Suada I Made Kardena I Made Kerta Pratama I Made Sukada I MADE SUMA ANTARA I NYOMAN MANTIK ASTAWA I Nyoman Suarsana I Nyoman Suartha I Putu Cahyadi Putra, I Putu Cahyadi I Putu Gede Yudhi Arjentinia I Wayan Batan I Wayan Puspa Ari Laxmi I Wayan Suardana I Wayan Suardana I Wayan Wirata I.H. Utama I.W. Batan Ida Ayu Pasti Apsari Ida Bagus Komang Ardana Ida Bagus Ngurah Swacita Ida Bagus Oka Winaya Ida Tjahajati Iwan Harjono Utama Iwan Haryono Utama Jamhari Jamhari Kadek Karang Agustina Ketut Berata Komang Andika Purnama Kristiawan, Vicky Kurniawati, Ni Made Ayu Lopes, Yoseph Adedoni Tola Luh Dewi Anggreni Luh Made Sudimartini M.Cs S.Kom I Made Agus Wirawan . M.D. Rudyanto Madania, Reydanisa Noor Made Suma Anthara Mesquita, Nelviana Mochammad Imron Awalludin MR, Jazuli Azra Ni Luh Eka Setiasih Nirhayu, Nirhayu Nurmayani, Seli Permatasari, Serly Nur Indah Pradnyani, Gusti Ayu Putu Indira Pratama, I Gde Andhika Putra Pratiwi, Rizki Purwaka Putra, Putu Adi Guna Purwitasari, Made Santi Puspaeni, Ni Ketut Juni Putu Ayu Sisyawati Putriningsih Putu Ayu Sisyawati Putriningsih Putu Devi Jayanti Puveanthan Nagappan Govendan Qutrotu ain, Salsabila Raden Wisnu Nurcahyo Rukisti, Eniza Sembiring, Messy Saputri Senja, Naomi Orima Sibang, I Nengah Anom Adi Nugraha Sibarani, Oktryna Hodesi Slamet Raharjo Sri Kayati Widiastuti, Sri Kayati Sri Kayati Widyastuti Steven Dwi Purbantoro Sugiyarto - T. Sari Nindia Takariyanti, Dzikri Nurma'rifah Tyas Pandieka Yoga Wiadnyani, Kadek Ayu Widya Asmara Widyanti, Agnes Indah Wisnu Nurcahyo Yedija Putra Kusuma Wardana Rumbay Yennifer Yoshihiro Hayashi Zefanya Christiani