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A 10\u2010point continence score was assigned before, immediately after, and at a minimum of 12\u2009months postprocedure via owner telephone contact. Neutering status prior to and postprocedure was recorded.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Continence scores increased in all dogs after CLA (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009&lt;\u2009.0001, mean duration of follow\u2010up: 63.9\u2009\u00b1\u20095.7\u00a0months) with an increase of the median score from 2 (preprocedure) to 10 (postprocedure). A urethral tear occurred in 2\/34 dogs immediately after the procedure, successfully managed conservatively. Mild hematuria was present in 2\/34, lasting less than 48\u2009h. Postoperative urinary tract infections were documented in 6\/34 dogs. Two dogs died of urinary\u2010related issues at 1 and 5 months after CLA. Complete and near\u2010complete urinary continence (scores 9 and 10\/10) was achieved in 26\/32 dogs including 3 dogs requiring medical (2) or surgical interventions (1). Post\u2010CLA neutering did not affect continence scores (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u00a0=\u00a0.44).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>A large proportion of dogs regained and maintained full continence after CLA alone. Subsequent medical or surgical therapy allowed further improvements when needed. 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