Vol. 7, Issue 9, Part A (2025)

Urolithiasis is a common UT condition reported in canine patients. In the present study, six dogs with cystic calculi (4 male and 2 female dogs) were reported to the Department of Veterinary Surgery & Radiology, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, Puducherry, with clinical signs of blood mixed urine, difficulty in urination and general dullness. Biochemistry parameters showed a mild rise in BUN and creatinine levels in 3 dogs with normal haematology. Herbal supportive preoperatively, Aerva lanata or Mountain Knot Grass (Sirukann Pillai), one tsp mixed in 50 ml warm water once a day, was given for reducing the calculi formation. Surgical treatment by urethrotomy and cystotomy was performed in 3 dogs with complete urethral obstruction. All the dogs were given a tablet. Amoxicillin @ 10mg/kg b.wt. P.O. BID for 7 days, supplemented with syrup neeri @ 5ml per 20 kg b.wt. BID, Preoperative and postoperatively for 2 weeks, followed by twice weekly for 3 months. All the dogs showed improvement in BUN and creatinine levels with no recurrence of calculi on follow-up for 6 months. The dogs were also advised to follow the renal diet. The improvements in the conditions are mainly being supported by the renal supplementation of Neeri syrup,a herbal supportive which acts as a urinary neutraliser, a gentle diuretic, and an antiseptic. All six dogs were recovered uneventfully. Hence, for the general UT health in dogs, herbal supplements are beneficial pre- and post-treatment.