Application of Various Diagnostic Techniques for the Detection of Cystitis in a Persian Cat

Abstract

A male cat, about 10 years old, presented with symptoms of bloody urine, off-feeding, and weight loss at the Teaching and Training Pet Hospital and Research Center in Purbachal, Dhaka. Abdominal distention and dehydration were discovered upon clinical examination. Because of a suspicion of cystitis, a blood sample was taken and sent to the lab for evaluation of hematological profiles like WBC, platelets, etc., as well as biochemical profiles like AST, total protein, BUN, and serum creatinine etc. Additionally, a urine sample was collected for estimation of pH, specific gravity, protein, and a microscopic examination to determine whether RBCs were present. USG was performed to see the condition of the bladder wall in order to confirm the diagnosis. Examinations of the hematology and blood chemistry reveal lymphocytosis (48%), elevated SGPT (92 u/l), and serum creatinine (2.1 mg/dl). Analysis of the urine reveals pH (6.0), leukocytes (+), nitrite (-), urobilinogen (-), protein (200 g/l), blood (+), specific gravity (1.03), ketone (-), bilirubin (-), and glucose (19). Urine is dense and hazy when viewed macroscopically, and considerable red blood cells are visible when viewed microscopically. Cystitis was definitely indicated by the thickening of the wall observed during the ultrasound examination of the vesica urinaria.