In dogs referred for the investigation of urinary incontinence, urethral sphincter mechanism incompetence (USMI) is the commonest diagnosis made in adults and is second only to …

2018年6月22日 · A urethral pressure profile (UPP) is the diagnostic gold standard for USMI and is also helpful for evaluating urethral tone in dogs with ectopic ureters. To do this procedure, a …

Phenylpropanolamine is effective at improving continence in dogs with USMI, although routine blood pressure monitoring should be performed and special consideration should be taken for …

Alpha agonists and reproductive hormones are the most common agents used for the treatment of USMI, the most common form of urinary incontinence in mature female dogs. Reported …

Male dogs should be evaluated for urine retention and functional urethral obstruction. For patients with UI that fail medical therapy, or for which medical therapy is not an option, several …

2024年1月13日 · Consensus Statements of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) provide the veterinary community with up-to-date information on the pathophysiology, …

Urethral sphincter mechanism incompetence (USMI) is a diagnosis of exclusion once all other disorders have been ruled out. UI can occur after spaying the female dog, and the onset of …

USMI is the most common cause of urinary incontinence in adult female dogs ~80% of cases. Cause: inadequate function of external urethral sphincter. May be linked to bladder neck …

Urethral sphincter mechanism incompetence (USMI) is the most common cause of acquired urinary incontinence in dogs. The pathogenesis of USMI is multifactorial and complex. Studies …

Urethral sphincter mechanism incompetence (USMI) is the most common condition in adult dogs, with neutered females being over-represented6.