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Ectopic Ureter Survey 2
Anna Marzolino
2026-08-02T22:29:07+00:00
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Have you ever bred or owned a SCWT that was diagnosed with an Ectopic Ureter or a similar condition where the dog leaked urine?
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No
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I have bred multiple litters with this condition
I have bred one litter with this condition
Date of birth of the affected puppy or dog? If you do not remember the exact date please enter a year.
there condition apply:
To your knowledge did the sire or dam of this litter have signs of incontinence? UTI's Excessive licking?
Has this dog ever been diagnosed with an ectopic ureter or another congenital urinary tract abnormality?
Yes - confirmed with surgery
Suspected but no surgery performed
At what age were signs first noticed on the affected puppy?
Birth to 8 weeks
9 weeks to under 6 months
6 to 12 months
Over 1 year
No signs were observed
Unknown
Which signs were observed? Check all that apply:
Urinary incontinence or leaking urine
Constant or frequent dribbling of urine
Wetness while resting or sleeping
Excessive licking of the vulva or prepuce
Damp or stained coat around the genital area
Urine scalding or skin irritation
Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Frequent urination
Straining or discomfort while urinating
Strong or unusual urine odor
Kidney infection (pyelonephritis)
No obvious clinical signs
Other
Unknown
How was the condition evaluated or confirmed? Check all that apply
Cystoscopy
Ultrasound
CT scan or CT urography
Contrast radiography or excretory urography
Surgical exploration
Necropsy
Urine culture
Other
Unknown
Please list the veterinary hospital, university, or specialist, if known:
Which structural findings were identified? Check all that apply:
One ectopic ureter (unilateral)
Two ectopic ureters (bilateral)
Ureter into the bladder and end somewhere else ectopic ureter
Outside of the bladder ectopic ureter
Abnormal ureteral opening
Short urethra
Recessed or juvenile vulva
Vestibulovaginal abnormality
Abnormal bladder neck or urethral structure
Other congenital urinary or reproductive tract abnormality
No additional structural abnormality reported
Bladder placement
Vaginal issues (strictures, abnormal vaginal issues)
Sphincter issues
Unknown
Please describe any additional anatomical or structural findings?
What treatment was used? Check all that apply:
Cystoscopic laser ablation
Open surgical correction or ureteral reimplanation
Nephroureterectomy or removal of an affected kidney/ureter
Medication for urinary continence
Antibiotics for UTIs
Other procedure or treatment
Unknown
How many corrective procedures were performed?
One
Two
Three or more
Unknown
Were there complications from the procedure?
No
Yes - minor
Yes - major
Unknown
If complications occurred, please describe:
Overall, how successful was the procedure?
Completely successful - no further urinary leakage or incontinance
Marked improvement - rare or occasional leakage remains
Partial improvement - leakage remains, but is less frequent or less severe
No improvement
Symptoms worsened
Too early to determine
Unknown
After the final procedure, was the dog continent?
Completely continent without medication
Completely continent with medication
Mostly continent with occasional leakage
Still regularly incontinent
Unknown
Did urinary tract infections continue after treatment?
No
Yes, but less often
Yes, at the same or greater frequency
Unknown
Please identify affected relatives or provide pedigree details, if known:
Did the dog have a full life, or was it rehomed or euthanized primarily because of urinary incontinence or urinary tract abnormalities?
Full life
Died young
Euthanized
Unknown
Would you be willing to DNA swab your dog and/or the sire/dam if still living?
Yes
No
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