Based in Los Angeles, Joseph Bisignano, DVM, is the department head of internal medicine at Metropolitan Animal Specialty Hospital and an internal medicine consultant at Alicam, also in Los Angeles. Over the years, Joseph Bisignano, DVM, has treated animals for a wide range of issues, including ectopic ureter.
Ectopic ureter is present at birth in some dogs. Dogs with this condition have irregular ureters, the tubes that move urine from the kidneys to the bladder. Most dogs have two ureters that manage this process nearly around the clock, allowing urine to steadily collect in the bladder until the dog needs to urinate. However, some dogs are born with ureters that do not attach to the bladder but feed directly into the urethra or, in the case of female dogs, the vagina. The condition is much more common in females. Irregular ureter placement can create several problem, including an inability to properly store urine in the bladder. The main clinical symptoms of the condition are urinary incontinence or dribbling, typically from a young age though potentially not until adulthood. Licking the area or discolored hair in the area result from constant urine leakage. In the past, surgery was the treatment for ectopic ureter. In recent years, however, cystoscopic laser ablation has gained popularity. The benefits of the new procedure include less pain for the dog and quicker recovery time.
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AuthorA board-certified veterinary internal medicine specialist, Joseph Bisignano, DVM, recently completed advanced residency training before joining the staff of VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital as a veterinary specialist. Archives
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