Can dogs live with ectopic ureter?
The prognosis for a return to normal urination after surgical or laser repair of ectopic ureters is relatively good. Studies estimate that approximately 50-75% of dogs with ectopic ureters will no longer experience incontinence after appropriate treatment.
Why is my female lab leaking urine?
Urine leaking may be a symptom of a disease process or the consequence of aging. An examination by your veterinarian is in order to check for a urinary tract infection and other health conditions that might be causing the leakage.
Can urine leak from the ureter?
Causes. Like renal urine leaks, ureteral urine leaks may result from blunt or penetrating trauma, iatrogenic injury, or transmitted back pressure caused by downstream obstruction due to a ureteral stone, surgical ligature, or abdominal or pelvic mass.
How does a veterinarian diagnose ectopic ureter?
Your veterinarian can diagnose this condition using x-rays taken after a special dye is given intravenously. Ectopic ureters can be treated by surgically moving the ureter to the correct place, or, in severe cases, removing the affected ureter and the accompanying kidney.
How is urine stored in an ectopic ureter?
A tiny tube, called the ureter, transports urine from each kidney to the bladder. Urine is then stored in the bladder, normally at which point it is voluntarily emptied through a tube called the urethra. With ectopic ureters, one or both of the ureters do not connect normally to the bladder.
Why did Rosie need an IVP for ectopic ureters?
The dye is necessary since the ureters are too small to be seen on a regular X-ray. Rosie’s IVP showed urine flowing through the kidneys and the ureters normally. However, the urine was not going directly into the bladder. Instead, the ureters ended in an abnormal space around the bladder. This confirmed the diagnosis of ectopic ureters.
Why does my puppy leak urine all the time?
Urinary incontinence is the inability to hold urine, resulting in leaking or dribbling. There are several possible causes in a puppy with incontinence. While this may initially be written off as a house-breaking problem or an ongoing bladder infection, it is possible that the puppy has “ectopic ureters.”.