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What causes hypospadias in male dogs?
What causes hypospadias in male dogs?
- Overuse of antibiotics during pregnancy
- Failure of the urethral grooves to fuse during phallus elongation (correct)
- Exposure to certain environmental toxins
- Genetic mutation during embryonic development
Which domestic species is most affected by hypospadias?
Which domestic species is most affected by hypospadias?
- Male horses
- Female cats
- Female dogs
- Male dogs (correct)
What are the clinical signs of urethral stenosis?
What are the clinical signs of urethral stenosis?
- Frequent urination and abdominal pain
- Urinary incontinence and bladder distension
- Hematuria and polyuria
- Urine scalding and increased susceptibility to urinary tract infection (correct)
Which animal is more likely to develop urethrorectal fistulas?
Which animal is more likely to develop urethrorectal fistulas?
What modification of surgical correction is generally useful for hypospadias in male dogs?
What modification of surgical correction is generally useful for hypospadias in male dogs?