Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Medical treatment for urinary incontinence in a 2-year-old beagle
By Hill, Katie et al.·Published in International journal of pharmaceutical compounding·2012·College of Veterinary Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Medical therapy for acquired urinary incontinence in dogs.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 2-year-old beagle was brought in for urinating inappropriately around the house. The vet found that the dog had a bladder infection (cystitis), which improved with antibiotics, but the incontinence continued. To address this, the vet prescribed a compounded medication called diethylstilbestrol, which is not available commercially anymore. This treatment successfully resolved the dog's urinary incontinence, allowing the beagle to regain control.
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Abstract
The objective of this case report was to review acquired canine urethral incontinence in a case of a 2-year-old beagle that presented for inappropriate urination. Commercially available medications, as well as compounded medical therapeutic options, were reviewed. Diagnostic results revealed cystitis, which responded to the prescribed antibiotics. The incontinence issue remained. Compounded diethylstilbestrol was prescribed and dispensed to achieve successful clinical results. The role of the compounding pharmacist was vital to achieve appropriate dosing of a drug no longer commercially available.
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