Sentences with phrase «urethral sphincter mechanism»

The condition called USMI (urethral sphincter mechanism incontinence) occurs when the muscles do not completely stop urine from flowing through the urethra.

Because other conditions can cause similar signs, it is very important that you have your veterinarian rule out spinal disease, pelvic bladder (where the bladder is located in the pelvis instead of the belly), ectopic ureters (where the ureters open below their normal location), bladder stones, hormone imbalances (urethral sphincter mechanism incompetence) and even bladder cancer.

Urethral Sphincter Mechanism Incompetence (USMI): Problem that causes incontinence in female dogs.

Urethral Sphincter Mechanism Incompetence (USMI)(acquired urinary incontinence, mostly after spaying) is a diagnosis of exclusion once all other disorders have been ruled out.

For example, if she was sound asleep, it might be due to a condition called urethral sphincter mechanism incompetence (USMI).