Incontinence
See also:
Treating Canine Incontinence
See also:
Treating Canine Incontinence
Urinary incontinence occurs when a dog loses control of his/her bladder. This can range from occasional small urine leaks to a large amount of urine.
Causes include:
- Hormonal imbalance
- Weak bladder sphincter
- Urinary tract infection
- Urinary stones
- Spinal injury or degeneration
- Protruding intervertebral disc
- Prostate disorders
- Presence of other diseases that cause excessive water consumption, such as diabetes, kidney disease, hyperadrenocorticism
- Congenital abnormalities
- Anatomic disorders
- Certain medications
Some incontinence can progress and cause more serious bladder and kidney infections. A skin infection may also result in areas that are in constant contact with urine.
Be careful if you go to your conventional vet with regard to use of drugs. There are other options and seeking advice regarding herbal treatments is a good starting place. As with many conditions, incontinence needn't always be something that is only going to get worse or be untreatable. A little research can make a huge difference.