Ectopic Ureters

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Ectopic ureter is an abnormality present at birth in which one or both of the ducts that bring urine from the kidneys to the bladder fail to open into the bladder in the normal way. The affected animal is born with this problem and the resulting urinary incontinence usually begins at birth. Siberian huskiesHuskies Book
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The docile, friendly, affectionate lab makes a fine household pet and is very good with children. Barron's Labrador Retrievers Book provides ... retrievers and miniature poodles may be more predisposed than other breeds. This problem is diagnosed in females 20 times more often than in males.

Urinary incontinence in a young animal is often misinterpreted as difficulty in housebreaking the pet. Ectopic ureters can predispose the animal to urinary tract and kidney infections. Urinary incontinence can persist even after surgical correction and often leads owners to elect euthanasia for the pet.

Surgical correction of the abnormal ureter(s)

Home Care and Prevention

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Your dog may be given medications to increase the urethral muscle tone in order to minimize dribbling after surgery or if no surgery was done.

Watch for potential complications after surgery, including:

Distension of the abdomen

This abnormality is present at birth and cannot be prevented. Although the cause of the developmental abnormality is not completely known, it is advisable not to breed the affected dog.

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