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Small Animal Internal Medicine

Consensus Statement: Urinary Incontinence

Thursday, June 15, 2023
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET
Location: PCC Ballroom AB
CE: 1
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Presentation Description / Summary: 

Urinary incontinence (UI) is a disorder of micturition characterized by the passive, involuntary leakage of urine. Disorders of micturition can present in all ages, sex, and breed of dogs dependent on the underlying cause and age of onset. While the exact prevalence of all dogs with UI is unknown, some studies have reported 3%-20% of spayed female dogs develop acquired UI.  The prevalence of acquired UI in male dogs is much lower.


Clinical descriptions and diagnostic algorithms for diagnostics and management of UI in small animal medicine are lacking. The use of human terminology and diagnostic schemes may be inappropriate in veterinary medicine given the variations in anatomy and etiology between species and sexes. Furthermore, large prospective studies evaluating management of UI in both male and female dogs are still necessary. An evidence-based and expert panel summary will help guide clinicians through necessary diagnostics to determine the underlying cause of UI as well as choosing the most appropriate treatment. 


The objectives of this consensus statement are therefore to provide guidelines on both the recommended diagnostics and treatment for various causes of canine UI. Specifically, historical diagnostic and therapeutic challenges will be addressed. Pathophysiology directly related to the dog micturition system will be reviewed to guide diagnostic interpretation and treatment options. Contributions to this consensus statement were provided by members of the working group as well as members of the American Society of Veterinary Nephrology and Urology. 




Learner Outcomes: To come

Learning Objectives:

  • Upon completion, participant will be able to follow a diagnostic algorithm and adapt that algorithm to their individual patient presenting for urinary incontinence.
  • Upon completion, participant will be able to categorize causes of urinary incontience based on pattern recognition and diagnostic capabilities.
  • Upon completion, participant will be able to develop a therapeutic plan and modify that plan to their patient and underlying cause of urinary incontinence.