Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Bulldog puppy urine leaking from anus fixed with new surgery
By Ralphs, S Christopher & Kramek, Betty A·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2003·University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
PetCaseFinder translated the abstract of this peer-reviewed paper into plain English so pet owners can read it. We do not publish original research — every detail traces back to the citation above. How we work →
Original publication title: Novel perineal approach for repair of a urethrorectal fistula in a bulldog.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 10-week-old male bulldog was brought in because he was dribbling urine from his anus, which indicated a urethrorectal fistula (an abnormal connection between the urethra and rectum). The veterinarian performed a new, less invasive surgical technique to repair the fistula, which successfully resolved the problem. After the surgery, the puppy no longer had any symptoms and was able to recover well.
People also search for: bulldog urine dribbling · urethrorectal fistula treatment · puppy surgery recovery
Abstract
A urethrorectal fistula was diagnosed in a 10-week-old, intact male bulldog, presented with a history of urine dribbling from his anus. The fistula was ligated using a novel perineal approach, resulting in resolution of clinical signs. The described procedure is simpler and less invasive than previously described repairs.
Find similar cases for your pet
PetCaseFinder finds other peer-reviewed reports of pets with the same symptoms, plus a plain-English summary of what was tried across them.
Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14601678/