Dog incontinence means that your dog has lost her ability to control her bladder.
This condition allows urine to dribble unchecked, and most often occurs when she is sleeping or lying down. She is often unaware of this embarassing habit and may be as shocked as you are to find a puddle.
Schatzi looked from me to the puddle and seemed to be wondering, "Oh my gosh, did I do that?" Since she normally does not have accidents in the house, especially on her bed, I called my vet after it happened the second time.
The vet said it was likely she had become incontinent.
Causes of Incontinence
Typically caused by a hormonal imbalance, it is more common in female and elderly dogs. Size can also play a role as it is more frequently seen in larger dogs - those that weigh over 40 pounds. Urinary incontinence in dogs can be caused by several factors.
Up to one in five female dogs have canine urinary incontinence, which is why it is sometimes called "spay incontinence." Male dogs can also develop incontinence, but it is not very common.
If your dog is unable to control her bladder, there are several things you can do to make her more comfortable and keep your house clean. My hesitation to put Schatzi on Proin spurred research into incontinence products information.
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