Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Botulinum toxin helps female dogs with urinary incontinence for months
By Lew, Sylwia et al.·Published in Acta veterinaria Hungarica·2010·University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Therapeutic efficacy of botulinum toxin in the treatment of urinary incontinence in female dogs.
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Plain-English summary
Eleven female dogs suffering from urinary incontinence were treated with botulinum toxin injections into their bladder walls. This new approach aimed to improve their condition after traditional medications failed to provide satisfactory results. About 70% of the dogs showed positive effects, with improvements lasting an average of five months. This treatment could be a promising option for pet owners dealing with urinary incontinence in their dogs.
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Abstract
Urinary incontinence in animals poses a growing therapeutic problem. Satisfactory results in the treatment of incontinence are not reported despite the wide availability of pharmaceuticals addressing the problem. The growing number of side effects and the need for sustained pharmacotherapy have prompted a search for new treatment methods. The experiment described in this study was performed on 11 bitches with clinical symptoms of urinary incontinence. The dogs underwent cystoscopy during which botulinum toxin solution was injected into the wall of the urinary bladder (50-100 botulinum toxin units were given per animal in 10 injections), causing changes in its innervation. Positive therapeutic effects lasting for 5 months in average were noted in 70% of the treated animals.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20460215/