Urinary incontinence develops frequently in spayed female dogs. Most respond to medical treatment with either phenylpropanolamine or estrogens. Young dogs and dogs that respond poorly to medical treatment are potential surgical candidates as a treatment alternative. This paper presents one surgical treatment, colposuspension. Although few dogs are cured by this surgery, incontinence severity is generally reduced, particularly in dogs with supplemental drug treatment.

Urinary incontinence in spayed female dogs has been reported as occurring in >20% of spayed female dogs, with the frequency being 30% in dogs >20 kg.1 Although this frequency seems higher than commonly perceived, many spayed dogs do dribble inappropriately. Most leak urine when asleep or at rest. Many dribble daily or at least several times a week.1 The author postulates that the mechanisms at play are multifactorial. An intrinsic sphincter dysfunction is commonly thought to occur and is the rationale for treatment with alpha-agonist...

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