Dog Incontinence Can Be Treated

A Physical Problem

Urine is stored in the bladder and normally when your dog has to relieve himself, the urine moves through the urethra and is then emptied from the body. When a dog is incontinent, urine trickles from the urethra while the dog is asleep or lying down. Infact most dogs are just as surprised as their owners when they realize what has happened.

What Causes Incontinence?

•  Aging
•  Diabetes (The urine is usually sticky)
•  Spay incontinence sometimes happens after a female has been spayed. Certain breeds such as Doberman's are prone to spay incontinence.
•  Any hormonal problem relating to a males testosterone or a females estrogen will affect his/her ability to hold urine.
•  Bladder infections which are often accompanied by blood in the urine as well as a kidney stone, can also cause incontinence.
•  If your dog has been on "Prednisone" for any reason, this drug will definitely make your dog urinate more. Many dogs that have been treated with "Prednisone" end up with a bladder infection.

Most Common And Successful Treatment Options For Incontinence In Dogs

•  Proin (Phenylpropanolamine/Sudafed)is the most common and effective RX treatment for dog incontinence.
•  Tofranil RX
•  Diethylstilbestrol (DES) RX is an estrogen supplement which is often prescribed for spay incontinence.
•  Veterinarians occasionally prescribe Testosterone injections for neutered males who are incontinent due to hormones.

Testosterone injections may cause male dogs to become more aggressive and urine mark their territory.

•  For treating dog incontinence naturally, Corn Silk is an herb that works well. It might take several weeks to see results, but it seems to work well for many people. It's available in capsules or liquid form and can be placed directly on the dog's food. Since dosage is according to size and weight, be sure to check into the correct amount needed daily.
•  Raw meat included in a homemade diet is very successful for many dog owners. This is not to say that you should run to the store and stock up on raw meat for your best friend. When switching your dog's diet to whole food (raw), there are necessary supplements that should also be added to the diet. We highly recommmend purchasing and reading Dr. Pitcairn's New Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats about all the benefits of a natural diet for your best friend.

•  Although it might not help every dog, eliminating grains from a dog's diet has helped others. This means switching to an all natural grain free dog food.
•  Piddle Pads are available to place underneath your dog
There are many options and treatments available for dog incontinence, don't give up!

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