Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Female German Shepherd puppy born incontinent with urinary tract
By Bargai, Uri & Bark, Hylton·Published in Veterinary Radiology·1982·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: MULTIPLE CONGENITAL URINARY TRACT ABNORMALITIES IN A BITCH: A CASE HISTORY REPORT
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 2-and-a-half-month-old female German Shepherd was brought to the vet because she had been leaking urine since birth. Tests revealed several urinary tract problems, including a missing left kidney, swelling in the right kidney, and issues with her bladder. Unfortunately, these abnormalities were confirmed after she passed away. This case highlights the importance of early detection of congenital urinary tract issues in puppies.
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Abstract
A 2 1/2‐month‐old, female German Shepherd Dog was examined because of incontinence since birth. Multiple urinary anomalies which included left renal agenesis, right hydronephrosis and hydroureter and urinary bladder dysfunction were found by excretory urography. These abnormalities were confirmed at necropsy. In addition, vesicovaginal continuity with apparent absence of the urethra was also found
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1740-8261.1982.tb00701.x