Urethral calculi (URC)

• View:
  Lateral (male dogs only)
  
  
• Defining characteristics:
  Mineral opacity detected in the region of the urethra
  
• Common differential diagnoses:
  Urolithiasis, a possible artifact
  
  
• Helpful additional data:
  Has there been hematuria or stranguria?Polyuria?
  
  
• Commonly associated diagnostics:
  Consider *SignalCare MDB, consider abdominal ultrasound if available, consider urine culture, stone analysis
  
  
• Commonly associated treatments:
  Consider urethral catheterization if obstructed, discuss surgical options, discuss diet change
  
  
• Commonly associated home care:
  Based on primary

*SignalCare MDB = CBC/Chemistry/Urinalysis/Thoracic ultrasound/Abdominal ultrasound