SURGICAL-TREATMENT OF URINARY-INCONTINENCE RESULTING FROM A COMPLEX CONGENITAL ABNORMALITY IN 2 DOGS

Two young dogs were presented for the investigation of urinary inconti nence. Both were found to have complex urogenital anatomy including a micropenis and a midline vestibuloperineal fistula situated just below the anus. Both dogs were considered to be intersexes and had the kary otype 78XX. In both cases, incontinence was attributed to, increased r esistance to the passage of urine, with vaginal reflux and subsequent passive leakage. This report details the investigation of these dogs a nd their surgical treatment to resolve the urinary incontinence.