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In Practice 19: 134-143 (1997)
© 1997 British Veterinary Association
URINARY tenesmus is defined as ineffectual and painful straining at urination. It can be a sign of many disorders, ranging from a mild bacterial cystitis through to a potentially life-threatening urethral obstruction. This article discusses those conditions affecting the dog which result in straining to urinate.
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The author thanks Mr J. W. Simpson and Dr A. J. Mackin for their help in the preparation of the article and for use of some of the illustrations.
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