Detailed (5 page) PDF document of bladder cancer in dogs, from Purdue University.
Directed toward veterinarians, from DVM Magazine.
Purdue University researches have found a link between use of lawn chemicals and canine bladder cancer in those dogs that are exposed to chemical laden lawns.
Information about the drug Piroxicam and bladder cancer, from Oncolink.
Extensive coverage of canine kidney (renal) disease, including dietary concerns, heredity, current research, and links to more kidney sites.
Detailed information on juvenile kidney disease and the genetics of inheritance.
What to watch for as your pet ages, and how to manage this disease, from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine.
From ThePetCenter.com -- detailed discussion, terminology and photos.
See views of normal an diseased kidneys, learn about acute versus chronic kidney failure, and how nutrition and diet play a role in kidney care.
Different types of urinary incontinence, and various treatment modalities available.
Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) is a drug used to help with urinary incontinence in dogs. This article discusses uses, side effects, and cautions for this drug. NOTE from the Mar Vista site: This was a human drug that the FDA removed from the US market. This drug has not had significant problems in veterinary medicine, but it is now considerably more expensive than it used to be.
This is a clinical trial evaluating the effectiveness of two different forms of injectable collagen for the treatment of urinary incontinence in female dogs. This study is being performed by the Purdue University Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences.
Helpful product for incontinent pets (and their owners). Since urinary incontinence is often more of a problem while sleeping, these trademarked pet beds keep your pet dry and free from urinary scald and other problems resulting from incontinence.
There are several diseases that fall under the umbrella of prostatic disease and enlargment. Learn more about the various types of prostatic diseases and the treatment options here.
Veterinarian Henry De Boer Jr. discusses a swollen prostate diagnosis in a five year old show dog.
Also known as "bladder stones", this is an excellent site, complete with photos of stones, radiographs, and ultrasound images.
Well-organized and informative review of urinary crystals in dogs. Includes a brief definition of terms.
See illustrations of the bladder, urinary system and stones. Also available, an ultrasound photo of canine bladder stones.
Detailed article in a Question and Answer format.
This site is very well written - complete with photos of actual stones and radiographs of stones in a dog.
Participants sought for laser lithotripsy treatment(laser breakup of urinary bladder stones) at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine.
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