Sometimes when she gets up she has a small wet spot where her butt was. they don't smell just are wet usually no bigger then a half dollar, but some times are hug and when they are huge it looks like a pee spot. but they have no smell or color. Any one know what it is? or what might cause it?
2006-07-20 15:38:55 · 12 answers · asked by M 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Well there are two types of "leaks."
1) If it smells, and I mean smell really bad, then, she need to have her anal sac popped. It sounds gross, but trust me, for your dog it would feel really good. Take her to the Vet to have this done.
2) If there's no smell & looks like urine almost, then, she could probably be experiencing incontinence. Usually happens in female dogs. It's an involuntary urine leakage.
Incontinence can be due to bladder infection, excessive water consumption, weak bladder (common in female dogs), and spinal cord disease.
Either one, it's best that you take her for a check up soon. The sooner the better she is diagnosed, the better you'll feel too.
Good luck.
2006-07-20 16:21:12 · answer #1 · answered by violetviolet 3 · 7⤊ 0⤋
This is a common problem encountered in aged dogs. You should aware about elder care of your dog.
Your dog can be called as "incontinent leaky dog".
In case if your dog is suffereing from anal sac infection, the wet spot may smell stingy.
You can use an exceptional dog bed that will keep your pet dry at night, avoiding wet spots and dog urine on the floor or furniture.
A product called "The SleePee-Time Bed®" will be useful for managing this condition. This may be obtained from - http://www.sleepeetime.com/
Anyhow, you can approach your vet to get an opinion about this condition.
2006-07-20 22:52:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your vet about a product called "Sasha's Blend." My friend's Rottweiler started to "leak" too, and this product solved the problem. It's very reasonably priced, too - if your vet doesn't carry it you can get it online.
It's not anal gland fluid, or it would smell strongly - trust me on that! I'm a dog groomer. It's probably just weak urine. If you like you can take her water dish away at about 7 pm so she doesn't need to go during the night. Considering her age it is not surprising that she has accidents, but it is always safest to have a vet check her out.
2006-07-20 22:48:40 · answer #3 · answered by Samlet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 16yr. old shepherd/collie mix, my dog does that too. It's just cause her bladder is not as strong as it used to be, that's why she leaks. It's unintentional. The only thing that kinda sucks is that eventually your floor will start smelling, because there will be a smell, and because your dog lies in it, she will have wet fur that will turn into knots. Just make sure that there's someone to put her outside whenever she needs.
2006-07-20 22:45:26 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when a pet gets older they start to lose control of bodily functions. When people love their pets (as you and I do) we just use a pet deoderizer (odor eliminator) spray where they leaked (and clean it up) and get on with life. You might want to ask your vet the next time your pet is in for shots, or sooner if you are really concerned. There might be a flea problem or infection.
2006-07-20 22:47:11 · answer #5 · answered by sophieb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be she needs her anal glands squeezed. They do this at the vets and at Pet Smart.
I would also go to the vet to make sure it's not a bladder issue. The same thing happened to my cat, and that's what it was.
2006-07-20 22:40:57 · answer #6 · answered by adelinia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Older dogs get this as a symptom of their aging. It could be one of the first signs of her inability to control her bladder or she could have a bladder infection or beginning symptoms of renal failure. Girl dogs get infections them just like humans. Here's some sites for you to read, plus I hope you'll get her to your vet. Older dogs need vet care just like older people need doctor care.
http://www.seefido.com/html/which_are_the_visible_symptoms.htm
http://www.vetinfo4dogs.com/dindexnz.html#U
http://www.canismajor.com/dog/older.html#Signs
http://www.petplanet.co.uk/petplanet/health/geriatrics.htm
2006-07-20 22:50:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
older dogs do start to lose control of their bladder just as older people do sometimes. Talk to your vet about it, they do have medications that can stop this from happening.
2006-07-20 22:43:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have your dog seen by a vet. Sooner the better
2006-07-20 22:42:30 · answer #9 · answered by Pulaski8229 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your vet about a rx for phenylpropanalomine. It doesn't work for all dogs, but those it works for it is amazing.
2006-07-20 23:17:04 · answer #10 · answered by Mustang Gal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋