I just read a Facebook thread in which almost every single female Doberman has urinary incontinence. A couple of folks said it is sooo bad that every single one of their females in their past had it and they will only have males thus forth. Yes, I know it’s Facebook....and were they from BYB’s??? but it does have me question and wonder:
1. Is urinary incontinence in female Dobermans that common?
2. Why does it seem to appear after the spaying surgery? Is there some kind of mechanical insult that is caused? Does the surgery cut through or weaken some supporting urinary tract musculature/structures?
3. Do you know of any Dobermans that are urinary incontinent?
I think @jazzies mum had issues early on? Why?
Your thoughts?
1. Is urinary incontinence in female Dobermans that common?
2. Why does it seem to appear after the spaying surgery? Is there some kind of mechanical insult that is caused? Does the surgery cut through or weaken some supporting urinary tract musculature/structures?
3. Do you know of any Dobermans that are urinary incontinent?
I think @jazzies mum had issues early on? Why?
Your thoughts?