I had a spinal injury a few years ago and the surgeon warned me of permanent nerve damage causing incontinence being a potential consequence if it got worse. It's called "cauda equina syndrome", I did a quick search and it looks like it occurs in dogs too. Essentially you lose all nerve feeling on your bowel, hence not knowing when you need to go. I'm not sure what the solution is (if any) but it could be a clue.
EPI Survey
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The Basenji Club of America's health committee is looking for information about EPI (Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency) affected basenjis. If you own an EPI affected Basenji it would be greatly appreciated if you filled out the survey below and submitted the answers to epi@basenjinet.net . If you know owners of EPI affected basenjis please pass this survey along.
Thank you.
EPI Questionnaire
Dog's Registered NameDog's Registration Number
*If your dog is not listed in the pedigree database, http://pedigrees.zandebasenjis.com/ please provide a 3 generation pedigree.Age of Onset
Symptoms Observed
Method of Diagnosis
Did the dog develop SIBO?
How has the dog responded to treatment?
Is the dog registered with the Canine Phenome Project (CPP)?
*If you dog is not registered with the CPP, http://www.caninephenome.org/, please consider doing so. It is free and helps provide information to our researchers.If yes, when was the health survey for the dog last updated?
Does the dog have blood submitted to the CPP?
Would you be willing to submit a fresh blood sample for the dog in the future if requested?
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Hey Lisa, will this be on the BCOA site? I think I can link from here but I'd to put this on our club FaceBook page.
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I am not sure but I do have a facebook note with the questionnaire so you can share that on your club's facebook page.
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Thanks. I linked to the note. Hopefully there won't be permission issues sharing it. But I'm sure someone will comment if there is.
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I set the privacy settings for the note to Everyone so it should be fine.