Urinary

Question 1

What is the most common signalment for urolithiasis in horses?

Answer 1

Males (75%) > females
> 10 years of age

Question 2

Name 6 clinical signs of urolithiasis (cystic calculi)

Answer 2

Abnormal urination
- dysuria, stranguria, pollakiuria
Haematuria post-exercise
Pyuria
+/-mild colic signs
+/- urin scalding

Question 3

How is urolithiasis diagnosed?

Answer 3

History, clinical signs
Cystoscopy
Rectal
Ultrasound

Question 4

What is the treatment for urolithiasis?

Answer 4

Fragmentation via laser or shockwave
Transurethral in females
For males - perineal urethrotomy
Celiotomy