Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Urinary incontinence and urinary tract defects in young female
By Callard, Jason et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2016·From the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Urinary Incontinence in Juvenile Female Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers: Hospital Prevalence and Anatomic Urogenital Anomalies.
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Plain-English summary
A group of young female Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers (SCWTs) was found to have a higher rate of urinary incontinence compared to other breeds. The study looked at 12 SCWTs and found that many had specific anatomical issues like ectopic ureters and shortened urethras that contributed to their incontinence. This suggests that SCWTs may be more prone to these urinary problems due to their unique anatomy. Understanding these breed-specific issues can help veterinarians provide better care and treatment options for affected dogs.
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Abstract
Urinary incontinence in juvenile female dogs is often associated with urogenital anatomic anomalies. Study objectives include: (1) determine hospital prevalence of urinary incontinence in juvenile female soft-coated wheaten terriers (SCWTs) compared to other affected dogs; (2) characterize anatomic anomalies affecting urinary incontinent juvenile female SCWTs utilizing uroendoscopy; and (3) compare incidence of ectopic ureters, paramesonephric remnants, and short urethras in juvenile female urinary incontinent SCWTs to other juvenile female dogs with urinary incontinence. We hypothesize juvenile SCWTs have an increased prevalence of urinary incontinence and an increased incidence of ectopic ureters, paramesonephric remnants, and short urethras compared to non-SCWTs with urinary incontinence within our hospital population. Medical records of female dogs 6 mo of age and younger with clinical signs of urinary incontinence and video uroendoscopic evaluation presenting to The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center from January 2000 to December 2011 were reviewed. Twelve juvenile SCWTs and 107 juvenile non-SCWTs met the inclusion criteria. Juvenile SCWTs were found to have an increased hospital prevalence of urinary incontinence compared to other affected breeds. Observed anomalies in SCWTs include: ectopic ureters, shortened urethras, paramesonephric remnants, and bifid vaginas. This information will help guide veterinarians in recognizing a breed-related disorder of the lower urogenital tract in SCWTs.
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