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In this session, Dr. Acierno will provide a comprehensive overview of diagnosing and treating urinary incontinence in dogs. His discussion will include common causes of incontinence, including urethral sphincter incompetence and ectopic ureters, which account for 85% of cases.

This talk will cover the urinary cycle, the neuroanatomy involved in micturition, important questions to ask when obtaining a history, and components of a physical examination. Advanced diagnostic techniques and treatment options, both medical and surgical, will be discussed, ensuring veterinarians are equipped to manage even the most challenging cases. Learning objectives include:

• How to differentiate among the common causes of canine incontinence, including urethral sphincter mechanism incompetence, ectopic ureters, detrusor instability, and pelvic bladder
• The systematic approach to evaluating dogs with urinary incontinence
• Formulating evidence-based treatment plans for the management of urinary incontinence
• The indications, benefits, and limitations of various interventional procedures
  
  

Approved for 1 hour of CE credit by AAVSB RACE and NY State

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