Os clitoris in dogs: 17 cases (2009-2017).

Abstract

Medical records of 17 client-owned dogs diagnosed with os clitoris on physical examination or diagnostic imaging were reviewed to describe the clinical signs and surgical management of this condition. All dogs were phenotypically female. The most common presenting complaints included an enlarged clitoris (= 10), urinary tract infection (= 5), and licking of the vulva (= 3). Other frequently reported clinical signs included vaginal discharge and/or lower urinary tract signs such as pollakiuria. Ten dogs were surgically managed with os clitorectomy. Concurrent related procedures included gonadohysterectomy (= 7), and episioplasty (= 3). Clitorectomy in the surgically managed dogs created a more normal female anatomy and resolved clinical signs associated with the exposed clitoris.