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Urinary incontinence

Healthcare imageUrinary incontinence means the 'loss of ability to control of urination' and can be caused by a variety of diseases. Incontinence is quite common in dogs but is usually more of a nuisance to the owners, than a cause of distress to their pet. Urinary incontinence is more common in females than males because of the anatomical differences in the urinary tract - especially the shorter urethra in the female. It is rarely seen in cats.

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arrow05Introduction: Urinary incontinence

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