Ectopic Ureter Golden Retriever. When this occurs the ureters are called ectopic. However the mechanism for this inheritance is not yet known.
What is the incidence of ectopic ureter in Golden Retrievers. In normal anatomy the ureters leave the kidney and attach to the bladder at the rear third of the bladder. Canine Ectopic Ureter Wet Puppies FAQ on Ectopic Ureter in the Golden Retriever By Sy Guth 5 May 2015 What are the symptoms.
Some dogs are born with a genetic deformity that leaves their ureters draining to an improper place.
In a female puppy the defect is normally detected between a few days old and eight weeks of age. We want to find the genes responsible for ectopic ureters. Both cats and dogs can be born with this condition however it appears to be more common in female dogs with some breeds such as Golden. Ectopic ureters DO exist in clinically normal Golden retrievers 85 overall Slightly higher incidence in males A vaginal band appears to be highly associated with ectopic ureters in females This is also noted in clinical ectopic ureter cases.
