Is there any treatment for this type of condition?
2006-11-09 00:21:49 · 29 answers · asked by JOHN M 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Sounds like spay incontinence, which often affects older spayed females. Your vet can give you hormone pills which will take care of it.
2006-11-09 03:55:39 · answer #1 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your vet, but yes, there are some treatments available.
PPA (phenylpropanolamine) has been helpful in some cases of female incontinence.
http://www.vetinfo.com/dincont.html
http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&C=31&A=614&S=1
for some more info, or look up "ppa dog urinary incontinence" in Google.
Our dog (12 year old female Mini Schnauzer) is also prone to incontinence. Oddly enough, she is on chlorpheniramine for allergies, and if she goes off her meds for a while, the incontinence returns.
One thing that we used that was a lifesaver (since the diapers were a pain in the butt to handle) were waterproof crib pads - they have fleece on both sides, but a plastic barrier in the middle so the moisture doesn't soak through. We put those in the places where she liked to sleep (couch, bed, etc) so that if she did urinate in her sleep, at least it was easier to clean up.
2006-11-09 02:29:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My ridgeback is only 7 years old and she sometimes does the same thing. I spoke to the vet about it and she gave me a small container in which she wants me to catch some of my dogs wee. Have you any idea how difficult that is, she my dog turns around and gives me a dirty look and then refuses to wee. So far i have not been lucky , still trying though.:)) She the vet did mention it might be a bladder infection but will only be sure when i can bring in the urine.
2006-11-09 00:39:44 · answer #3 · answered by Duisend-poot 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The vet can possibly give her something to help. If not, and if she isn't in pain, she might sport a diaper. I mean, if she still has some good years left in her, why not? If she is happy and feeling well otherwise, I say give her a chance with a doggie diaper. Incontinence happens to people and pets as we age. She can't help it. Don't assume that because of this she needs to be put down. Consult your vet AND your heart. Your vet and you are the only ones who can determine what is best for her.
2006-11-09 00:38:25 · answer #4 · answered by Pooh-Z 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sadly no, as we humans and especially females incontinence happens as we get older. If she has been spayed or has had puppies this is far more likely. Our german shepherd was on tablets for this at it started at a very early age, but in later years when she had a heart problem it was important to get rid of excess fluid, so the treatments conflict with each other. Check out with your vet for the safest course of action.
2006-11-09 00:25:20 · answer #5 · answered by Breeze 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing would be to take her to the vet. In my opinion though, it seems as if she's just getting older. Just how older people need "Depends undergarments", this is totally normal. Hope this helps in any way.
P.S Don't ever let anyone besides an actual VET convince you to put down your dog, EVER.
2006-11-09 00:31:00 · answer #6 · answered by johnnybutt12 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's doubtful 13* 7 = 91.
I'd be a happy man if I could last to 91 before becoming incontinent. Christ - I'd be happy just to live to 91!
I suppose you could put a nappy on her (unless you can get her to do pelvic floor exercises) but that might be nasty if a #2 comes along! Just get her a nice comfy bed with a few washable blankets and live with it.
2006-11-09 00:26:45 · answer #7 · answered by le_coupe 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is it all the time or just during the night. My mams dog done this before she unfortunatly had to get put down due to ill health but the best thing to do is get up during the night and let her into the yard or garden as she might just be too lazy to be bothered to get up with been old.
2006-11-09 00:36:42 · answer #8 · answered by CrayzeeKat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its old age even old folk cant hold their water she may just have a weak bladder but also she could have a wee infection i would take her for a checkup and see which ...the vet can give you something for her if its an infection.....dont be tempted to withhold water as it will cause irritation to the bladder and make her wee more..also she will get dehydrated...the vet is the fist call so you know what you are dealing with.....
2006-11-09 01:41:26 · answer #9 · answered by madison 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some dogs do get incontinent when they get old, it's a fact. I used to have a dog that used to randomly wee itself as it was walking around the house!
I think some breeds are more susceptible to it than others.
2006-11-09 00:34:07 · answer #10 · answered by Deviated 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋