What to Do About Dog Incontinence

1 Dog Incontinence

I. Causes of Dog Incontinence

1. Extreme excitement or terror causes incontinence, especially in young dogs, so keep the dog’s mood stable.

2. Incontinence mainly comes from abnormal bladder function, with many causes—urinary infection, pelvic infection, bladder dysplasia, etc.

3. Most old dogs get incontinence from nerve problems disrupting the urination pathway; nerve causes are also hard to diagnose.

II. Solutions for Dog Incontinence

1. If from unstable mood, comfort the dog; some dogs with poor desensitization training easily become unstable—worth attention.

2. If from bladder-system problems, take the dog to a proper vet to avoid missing the best time.

3. Some dogs have incontinence from urethral obstruction; abnormal closure causes leakage, common in spayed females, treated mainly with surgery and medicine.

4. If an old dog’s nerves cause it, take it to the vet to ease symptoms.

5. Gut problems can also cause incontinence; watch the diet closely and see the vet promptly if gut issues appear.

As dogs age, fitness drops and many old dogs become incontinent, needing more patient care. If you have other related questions, you can also consult an online pet veterinarian.