Understanding canine urinary incontinence

Particular emphasis is placed on the common causes of urinary incontinence in puppies and adult animals and on the investigations and treatments that are available and what the response to therapy might be. It should prove invaluable to any pet owner with an incontinent dog struggling to understand this complex range of conditions. It will help them to prepare for visiting their vet, to know what questions to ask and what information may be required of them and to understand the treatments and investigations that have been recommended. The text will also prove useful to veterinary nurses and general practitioners who wish to review this topic. The author’s vast experience of investigating and managing incontinent dogs shines through and the text provides a balanced commentary on the subject.

Donald Yool BVMS, PhD, DiplECVS, CertSAS, MRCVS European Specialist in Veterinary Surgery; Senior Lecture (Soft Tissue Surgery) – R(D)SVS, University of Edinburgh, UK.

Complicated veterinary procedures are discussed but the language is very accessible and an easy-to-follow glossary of terminology enables owners with no medical knowledge to understand the condition. The depth of the information makes it equally useful for veterinary nurses, cattery staff, breeders and re-homing charities.  
 
This book also emphasises the need for practical lifestyle changes at home to manage FLUTD and gives excellent advice on subjects such as reducing stress in a multi-cat household and encouraging cats to drink.

FLUTD is a complicated subject for owners to fully appreciate so it is wonderful, at last, to have one book that contains all the necessary information that can be recommended to everyone!