01/10/2026
Animalius is so proud to announce a WA first – leading the way with advanced treatment for pets of Western Australia! Puppies born with ectopic ureters, a developmental abnormality, suffer debilitating urinary incontinence with terrible consequences like ongoing infections. The most common form of this condition can be treated with minimally invasive laser ablation, but this has never before been available in WA. Traditional treatment involves invasive surgery to cut and re-attach the ureters, or patients and their families have had to travel interstate to access laser treatment.
This is no longer the case! Daisy is a sweet little 2-year-old Cavoodle who came to us for investigation and treatment of ongoing urinary incontinence, and diagnostics revealed ectopic ureters. Thanks to the dedication of Dr Fleur James and our internal medicine service, Animalius is now equipped with a tiny 0.4 mm diode surgical laser and the skills to perform the minimally invasive treatment Daisy needed. This technique enabled the team to treat the ectopic ureter endoscopically, from inside the urinary tract. The laser was used to remove the wall of the portion of the ureter abnormally tunnelling in the bladder wall, creating a new opening into the bladder — where it was always meant to be.
And the best news? Daisy is recovering well, and her owner reports that the urine dribbling has stopped. 👏
We are incredibly proud to bring this advanced procedure to Western Australia, and we are committed to advancing veterinary medicine, investing in state-of-the-art equipment and tertiary-level training so that we can continue to offer our patients the very best treatment options. 🏥
Procedures like this are only possible because of the collaboration between our teams of specialists in internal medicine, surgery, diagnostic imaging and anaesthesia. Bringing different areas of expertise together allows us to tackle complex cases and deliver advanced care right here in WA. We are smarter together.
