Lesser vestibular periurethral gland-like inflammation associated with lower urinary tract signs in a female dog.

CASE DESCRIPTION

A 4-year-old female spayed mixed breed dog presented with a 2-year history of painful urination and recurrent hematuria.

CLINICAL FINDINGS

The dog had a large sensitive bladder, palpation of which was followed by painful urination. Pollakiuria accompanied by vocalization were noted during observation of voiding.

DIAGNOSTICS

Cystoscopy identified a focal, rounded expansion of epithelial tissue in the right lateral aspect of the urethral papilla containing purulent material consistent with an abscess. A sample submitted for culture yielded growth of Staphylococcus pseudintermedius and Proteus mirabilis.

TREATMENT AND OUTCOME

Purulent material was expelled by manual pressure during cystourethroscopy. Enrofloxacin (10 mg/kg PO q24h for 42 days) and carprofen (4.4 mg/kg PO q24h for 14 days) were initiated. Clinical signs resolved within 2 days.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Inflammation in the region of the lesser vestibular paraurethral glands should be considered as a differential for female dogs presenting with chronic dysuria.