Urinary incontinence
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Urinary incontinence is a condition when a rabbit is unable to control their urination, which is usually observed as accidental urine leakage and urine scald.
Symptoms
- Urine scald
- Dribbling small amounts of urine when picked up or in atypical areas outside of the litter box.
Causes
- Damage to the nerves that control bladder function
- Arthritis
- Bladder stones
- Encephalitozoon cuniculi
- Renal disease
- Spinal injuries
For a full differential list, see the Urinary Incontinence in rabbits (Graphic) article on MediRabbit.
Further reading
- PetMD. (2010). Loss of Voluntary Control of Urination in Rabbits
- Vetlexicon. Urinary incontinence
- Dana Krempels, Ph.D. Urine Scald: A Symptom of a Greater Problem