Vol. 10, Issue 5, Part A (2025)

Author(s): SP Nandeshwar, GR Bhojne, VM Dhoot and CG Panchbhai

Abstract: A study was conducted on 189 dogs presented to the Veterinary Clinical Complex, Nagpur Veterinary College, and Nagpur, exhibiting clinical signs of hematuria, dysuria, pollakiuria, and anorexia/ inappetence. Of these, 135 dogs were diagnosed with cystitis. Bacterial cystitis was the most common etiology, accounting for 65.93% of cases, followed by cystoliths in 32.59%. Fungal cystitis and transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) were identified in only 0.74% of cases each, reflecting their lower prevalence. Diagnostic techniques, including urine culture, antibiotic sensitivity testing, and abdominal ultrasonography, were utilized for confirmation. The primary objective of the study was to explore the various etiologies of cystitis in dogs, with bacterial infections being the most prevalent cause. E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae were the common islolates. These findings emphasize the importance of comprehensive diagnostic approaches in identifying the underlying causes of cystitis and guiding appropriate treatment strategies.