The bladder is a common cause of problems, particularly in dogs and cats.
Common problems
Cystitis
Incontinence and retention
Urolithiasis
disease | drugs used |
cystitis | antibacterials, (urinary antiseptics) |
urolithiasis | antibacterials and surgery, dietary control, urinary acidifiers / alkalinisers, diuretics, specific drugs to stop production of calculus |
sphincter mechanism incontinence | α1 agonists, oestrogens |
urinary retention | cholinergic agonists / antagonists, central muscle relaxants |